Blue Marlin Ami

121 Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217

Seafood

Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Blue Marlin Ami stretching back to 2023. Blue Marlin Ami was last inspected on Apr 22, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about five violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, showing up three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Bradenton Beach restaurant scores 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 22, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee using tongs to handle raw animal food and then ready-to-eat food without first washing, rinsing and sanitizing tongs. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-22-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice with black mold like substance. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Oct 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef in 2 door reach-in cooler on cook line over ready to eat sauces. Employee moved beef to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Jun 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on interior of ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Apr 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line and the bar respectively: Butter (60F - Cold Holding); Cheese olives (65F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hrs. Instructed operator on time as a public health control and sent the forms. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the inside bar hand wash sink used to dump ice.

31A-11-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice machine bin with black build up.

22-20-5

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed lime build up on the inside of the dish machine.

16-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food and cannoli oil stored on the floor of the walk in cooler and dry storage area. Operator placed items on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Food stored outside. Observed a cooler with fish stored outside.

08B-42-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at the outside bar hand wash sink.

31B-04-4

Dec 6, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in Walk in cooler outside lobster stock date marked 11/28/23. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discarded the stock.

01B-13-4

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in Walk in cooler outside lobster stock date marked 11/28/23. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discarded the stock.

02C-01-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Reach in cooler on cooks line in main kitchen area raw shell mix over cheese and whipped cream. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage. Person in charge removed shell egg mix. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Jan 6, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blue Marlin Ami last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blue Marlin Ami on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blue Marlin Ami?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Blue Marlin Ami.

How does Blue Marlin Ami compare to other restaurants in Bradenton Beach?

Blue Marlin Ami most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton Beach average of 77.

Has Blue Marlin Ami's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Blue Marlin Ami have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Blue Marlin Ami means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Blue Marlin Ami inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Blue Marlin Ami is inspected around two times per year on average.

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