Blue Grill and Smoothies
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
41
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Blue Grill and Smoothies stretching back to 2022. On Feb 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to 10 violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up six times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Blue Grill and Smoothies trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef in the reach in cooler. Employee placed the chicken on bottom shelf below beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled multiple door gaskets of reach in coolers. Also observed shelves with heavy rust built up used to store clean food equipment located above 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for the reach in across handwashing sink.
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw breaded chicken no covered inside reach cooler near exit door. Employee placed covers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed soiled inside the ice machine located at the front counter. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing from the wall to the 3 compartment sink and the handwashing sink.
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee purse stored next to single use items. Employee removed from area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed in poor repair the sliding door corners of reach in freezer in the front area, the cover for the reach in unit on the front counter, the reach in cooler cover in the kitchen near reach in freezer.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris on the floor under and inside the back of reach in cooler at front area near television.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing and disrepair tiles in the front prep area.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer at the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed plastic fork handle touching ready to eat tuna in reach in cooler at front area. Employee removed fork. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
41
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with food debris at preparation table in kitchen area. Employee cleaned properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean trays inside handwashing at front counter. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink inside men bathroom.manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towels dispenser not working inside men's bathroom.
31B-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents at kitchen soiled with black substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal drink on top preparation table in kitchen area.
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer behind front counter .
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door handle soiled with food debris in kitchen area.
23-03-4
55
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
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
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
12
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease accumulation under the fryer in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler in the storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
90
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed In the reach in cooler located behind the preparation table cooked beans (52F - Cooling), as per chef cooling overnight, employee discarded cooked beans on site. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook went outside touched the door came in the kitchen and continued preparing food without washing hands prior. Coached employee on proper hand washing techniques. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed probe thermometer with old food buildup. **Warning**
22-12-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed In the reach in cooler located behind the preparation table cooked beans (52F - Cooling), as per chef cooling overnight, employee discarded cooked beans on site. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed degreaser spray bottle stored on the storage shelves in the kitchen. Manager removed it. **Warning**
41-10-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Obse slicer machine soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in the hand sink located in the kitchen. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing a blender in the hand wash sink located in the kitchen. Corrected employee and explained where to washed cooking equipments. **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. During the inspection observed cook grill chicken and did not used the thermometer to check temperature. **Warning**
05-10-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no with no handle In the raw chicken container. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door handle has with old food residue, reach in cooler located in the cook line. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler against the wall next to the storage shelves, observe reach in cooler behind the preparation table in the kitchen has door handle broken. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease accumulation under the fryer in the kitchen. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand wSh sink interior soiled, observed storage shelves in front of the three compartment sink with grease and old food buildup. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler in the storage area. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ground beef thawing in standing water in the three compartment sink. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed a small plastic jar cracked on the bottom and wrapped up with tape, employee discovered it jar on site. **Warning**
14-38-4
17
May 1, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of Vitamin Gummies stored near food on the food storage shelves above the reach in cooler located in the kitchen area. Employee removed bottle and placed it in the medicine cabinet. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed WC chlorine sanitizer solution exceeded 100+ppm. Employee discarded some water and lower the chlorine solution to approximately 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At front counter.
31B-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler lid soiled with old food residue, reach in cooler located by the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler handle broken, reach in cooler located against the wall near the 3 compartment sink.
14-11-5
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed a plastic container lid burned and not longer durable.
14-10-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. By the ice machine located at front counter.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with old food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in cooler by the 3 compartment sink.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall near the reach in cooler and three compartment sink soiled.
36-27-5
41
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled at prep table in front of grill area. Also slicer has food debris next to chest freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: Observed cutting boards soiled at prep table in front of grill area. Also slicer has food debris next to chest freezer. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rack next to clean dish rack. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At prep table next to grill area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At prep table next to grill area. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a small air gap bottom of exit door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: Observed a small air gap bottom of exit door. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in any reach in cooler or upright coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: Observed no ambient thermometer in any reach in cooler or upright coolers. **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not hung to dry in mop sink area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Time Extended**
42-01-4
64
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ribs ( for less than 1 hour) (48 F ); cheese sliced ( for less than 2 hours ) (49F - Cold Holding) cheese (for less than 1 hour) (52 F - Cold Holding) Manager moved product to reach in freezer in ice to rapid cooling **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled at prep table in front of grill area. Also slicer has food debris next to chest freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rack next to clean dish rack. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Under upright freezer and cooler. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At prep table next to grill area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a water bottled above prep reach in cooler. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Both reach in coolers and upright cooler nearly holding temperature. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a small air gap bottom of exit door. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of ribs and French fries stored on the floor next to chest freezer. Manager had them picked and moved to reach in freezer to rapid cool. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave next to the three compartment sink. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in any reach in cooler or upright coolers. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By prep table. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not hung to dry in mop sink area. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food prepped ready to use not labeled in reach in cooler. Also squeeze bottles at front prep station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
39
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish above plantains and French fries.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed eggs scrambled (46F - Cold Holding). As per manager less than 1 hour.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer and cutting boards soiled in kitchen area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rack next to clean plates rusted in kitchen area.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed sauces packed for distribution not labeled.
02D-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior water reservoir of ice machine with a green like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowls used to dispense rice, and chicken wings. Manager removed both bowls from the food. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above upright freezer by slicer machine.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots ready to be used not inverted in utensils rack. Manager had the pots inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At beck exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of French fries stored on the floor next to upright by slicer. Manager picked box and stored it in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in the ice, employee removed the ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in reach ins and upright coolers in kitchen area.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled in kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in shelves in upright coolers and prep station soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind slicer soiled with food debris, in kitchen area.
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blue Grill and Smoothies last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blue Grill and Smoothies on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blue Grill and Smoothies?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Blue Grill and Smoothies.
How does Blue Grill and Smoothies compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Blue Grill and Smoothies most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Blue Grill and Smoothies' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Blue Grill and Smoothies 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 Grill and Smoothies 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 Grill and Smoothies inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Blue Grill and Smoothies is inspected around three times per year on average.
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