Blue Collar Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
43
Score
Blue Collar Restaurant appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 12, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around six violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked”, which has been cited five times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
5
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled by prep area near ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bowl stored inside hand sink by cook line. Observed a container stored inside hand sink bar area. Owner removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By cook line. Owner provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray with windex not labeled at bar outside and server area. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed by shelves storage oil across walk in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and ceiling vents soiled by cook line and ware washing area.
36-34-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a box with raw chicken stored on floor at walk in cooler.
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of sweet potatoes on floor across walk in cooler. Observed cooking oil stored on floor across walk in cooler. Owner stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not labeled at waiter station. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
43
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
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. Observed Dishwasher bar area (Chlorine 0ppm). **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license 2025. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Mussel tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Mussels tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink by cook line. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink by prep area near cook line. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled across walk in coolers gaskets drawers. Observed cutting boards at prep area across cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed by shelves storage oil across walk in coolers. **Warning**
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above cook line and ware washing area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean plates stored near hand sink by cook line exposed to splash. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-27-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink container stored near clean containers above three compartment sink. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored above microwave and near clean plates. Emploremoved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed one tong stored on oven handle door. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers gaskets drawers soiled by cook line. Observed fan cover of walk in coolers gaskets drawers soiled. Observed fans at bar area heavily dusty. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at prep area and ware washing area. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour containers and rice container not labeled at storage area by mop sink. **Warning**
02D-01-5
27
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Mussels tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Ware washing area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in chest reach-in freezers **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
64
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed mussels tag not marked with last day served. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed mussels tag not marked with last day served. **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
90
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed blue cheese (50F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to hand sink. As per manager for more than 4 hrs. Manager discarded the product.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese sauce (46F - Cold Holding); hash browns (47F - Cold Holding); chicken soup (46F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per manager for less than 4 hrs. As per manager door I constantly opened at preparation time. Observed blue cheese (50F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to hand sink. As per manager for more than 4 hrs. Manager discarded the product.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed mussels tag not marked with last day served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Employee started to clean equipment. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in at bar and kitchen area. Employee provided the paper towels.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with table cleaner at bar without label. Employee properly marked the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice. Observed at bar. Employee started to removed the ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-18-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates and bowls stored next to hand sink exposed to splash.
24-05-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at washing area.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside chest freezer. Next to kitchen entrance.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle at cook line. Employee removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
39
May 22, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Located on top of the dishwasher area. Operator inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Near to walk in cooler and dishwasher area.
29-18-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
86
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored above unwashed tomato in cooler. Chef rearranged during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In semolina flour. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blue Collar Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blue Collar Restaurant on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blue Collar Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” has been cited five 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 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Blue Collar Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Blue Collar Restaurant have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Blue Collar Restaurant 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 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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