Blu Ocean Grille
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
39
Score
Blu Ocean Grille has been inspected eight times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 30, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Restaurants in Port St. Lucie average 81, so Blu Ocean Grille trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
39
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
95
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 raw salmon ROP.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Found at 25 ppm. Reran and primed 2x still found at 25 ppm. Three compartment sink is set up. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy whipping cream 3 containers. Chef date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom.
32-04-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 1 salmon raw.
06-09-1
Basic - Light not functioning. 2 light bulbs under hood system. **Corrected On-Site**
36-62-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Glass dish machine at bar actively leaks when running.
29-03-4
45
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Must date tags last date used **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
90
Oct 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: Vacuum breakers are on order. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna poke on menu. Informed Sous Chef. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
70
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 9 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41F sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); Caesar dressing (46F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (48F - Cold Holding); feta (48F - Cold Holding). Sous Chef stated items olaced in cooler this morning, all items must be rapidly chilled. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. House made ranch 9-21. Manager discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Soda gun soiled main bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Prep area hand sink blocked by trash cans. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - In the social room there is no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device, hand wash sign or soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna poke on menu. Informed Sous Chef. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No high temp test kit provided when using high temp dish machine for warewashing. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels. Sous Chef Found tags and applied to product. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01C-01-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice made Saturday **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Upstairs bar **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
21
Jun 4, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In test kitchen
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Both coolers in bar.
29-49-6
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blu Ocean Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blu Ocean Grille on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blu Ocean Grille?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Blu Ocean Grille.
How does Blu Ocean Grille compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?
Blu Ocean Grille most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.
Has Blu Ocean Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blu Ocean Grille have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Blu Ocean Grille means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Blu Ocean Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Blu Ocean Grille is inspected around five times per year on average.
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