Blue Ginger Seafood Steakhouse
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
50
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Blue Ginger Seafood Steakhouse, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to 11 violations.
Looking across the full record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which Blue Ginger Seafood Steakhouse's 50 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
50
Jan 7, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
35
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
16
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Dec 27, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle containing degreaser, employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 3 Boxes of food stored on walk in freezer floor
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Cook line -Rear kitchen
31B-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind storage racks inside walk in cooler.
36-27-5
78
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Jan 10, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expiration date, December 1, 2023 Employee renewed by phone, confirmation # 236045192. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Approximately 5 employees certificates, out of 12 certificates.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Dining room-bottle containing sanitizer solution, employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board from sea food station
14-09-4
67
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Observed same **Time Extended**
50-09-4
95
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired, December 1, 2022
50-17-2
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. WIF- chicken over crab meat, operator placed chicken on bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Poster emailed and explained **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle in bar area, employee cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Main cook line, blocked by boxes of cooking oil, employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back entrance door bottom side
35B-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table in cook line, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two coffee drinks over shelf of single service utensils, Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles of cooking oil and water, employee labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Sushi cooler, open can of energy drink, employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Cooking utensils for hamachi, seating on dirty surface of cart. Employee removed to be clean and sanitize **Corrective Action Taken**
10-02-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Two Knives and serving spoon on dirty shelf border above cook line station, Employee removed to be wash and sanitize **Corrective Action Taken**
10-17-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar area, employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of sushi ginger in sushi bar area
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blue Ginger Seafood Steakhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blue Ginger Seafood Steakhouse on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blue Ginger Seafood Steakhouse?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Blue Ginger Seafood Steakhouse.
How does Blue Ginger Seafood Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Miramar?
Blue Ginger Seafood Steakhouse most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Miramar average of 78.
Has Blue Ginger Seafood Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Blue Ginger Seafood Steakhouse have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Blue Ginger Seafood Steakhouse 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 Ginger Seafood Steakhouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Blue Ginger Seafood Steakhouse is inspected around three times per year on average.
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