Blue Collar Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
55
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Blue Collar Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 2, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about 14 violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Blue Collar Restaurant on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs (50F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per operator since the night before. Operator segregated.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs (50F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per operator since the night before. Operator segregated.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line. Operator provided the soap.
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles on disrepair at cook line.
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed at washing area.
36-11-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knives between 2 reach in coolers across cook line. Observed 2 knives between reach in cooler and prep table across cook line. Operator removed all the knives. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled. Observed top exterior of oven soiled at cook line.
23-03-4
55
Sep 29, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 27, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Observed establishment operating without a license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: 30 days Time extension approved by DDM Maurice Chi. **Time Extended**
50-08-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed change of ownership remodel no Plans submitted. Observed office was replaced with Dishwasher area room and ice machine near. Owner needs to submit new plans with all equipments and remodeling done. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: Observed change of ownership remodel no Plans submitted. Observed office was replaced with Dishwasher area room and ice machine near. Plans being submitted not yet approved. 30 days Time extension approved by DDM Maurice Chi. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: **Time Extended**
21-04-4
74
Jun 26, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over RTE vegetables stew at walk in cooler. Employee rearranged correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Observed establishment operating without a license. **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided by email. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board at cook line. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of manager certificate for Ali Cinar. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed change of ownership remodel no Plans submitted. Observed office was replaced with Dishwasher area room and ice machine near. Owner needs to submit new plans with all equipments and remodeling done. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed Yilmaz Karakurt and Firat Gunultas hired less than 60 days. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked vegetables stew and beans with lamb stew prepared as per operator 3 days prior not date marking. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor at ware washing area. Employee stored 6 inches off floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed three hoods filter missing. As per employee is been washed. **Warning**
14-42-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at kitchen. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice machine ware washing area. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed three pairs of knives between reach in cooler table and prep table. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils at cook line stored in standing water at 98°F. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a employee bottle of water stored inside reach in cooler across cook line. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen beef liver thawing at room temperature at prep sink by dishwasher area. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled at ware washing area. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed a white chest freezer stored outside in a storage container with raw fish,vegetables and cheese rolls. **Warning**
08B-42-4
23
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handled soiled food containers, then touched clean food containers in dish machine without wash hands first. **Warning**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Both manager certifications have been expired. Roan Brown, expired on 04/17/2024; Daniel Serfer, expired on 05/07/2024. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by trash can at dish machine area. Knives stored in handwash sink at dish machine area. Operator removed all items from handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only 1 food employee has proof of training. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on cutting board at cook line. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of potatoes, raw pork and other food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Employee moving to shelves at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
55
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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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. Dish machine next to three compartment sink, 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing hands.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Container of shredded beef in reach-in cooler across from cook line grill. Manager stated item was placed in cooler 15 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved item to another reach-in cooler to reduce the temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored next to cook line grill: cheese sauce (89F - Hot Holding). Manager stated item placed next to grill thirty minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed item on grill to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on both sides of splitter at faucet outside of back door.
29-34-4
High Priority - Wait station lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Salt and sugar stored behind front counter in area where patrons walk by to use restroom.
08B-01-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in coolers across from cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife stored in hand washing sink across from three compartment sink. Employee removed knife from hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ribs in walk-in cooler, manager stated ribs were prepared on 1/31.
02C-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink across from three compartment sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on cook line stored in standing water, 103F. Manager placed container of water on stove to heat.
10-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers stored behind front counter not inverted. To go containers stored on floor in dry storage shed.
25-05-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelves in walk-in cooler.
14-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil and margarine stored on floor behind front counter. Bag of carrots stored on floor in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
21
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on cutting board next to food preparation area.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed onions stored on the floor in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blue Collar Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blue Collar Restaurant on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blue Collar Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Blue Collar Restaurant.
How does Blue Collar Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Blue Collar Restaurant most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Blue Collar Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Blue Collar Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Blue Collar Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Blue Collar Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Blue Collar Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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