Blue Martini Fort Lauderdale
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
58
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Blue Martini Fort Lauderdale stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 17, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Cookline low boy - raw shell eggs stored” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Fort Lauderdale restaurant, which scores around 80. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Cookline low boy - Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat sauces. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee entered cookline, put on gloves and began working with food, without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
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. Cookline - triple door True - cream (54-55F). Per operator items in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - triple door True - cream (54-55F). Per operator items in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Cookline - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 200ppm). Operator diluted. Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Stage bar. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above dish area. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cookline - triple door True unit.
05-09-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Outside bar.
29-17-4
35
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Lemonade Drink bottle stored in ice used for drinks - outside bar. See stop sale.
08B-56-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Left cookline flip top - raw tuna stored over ready to eat strawberries. Cookline low boy - raw beef stored over ready to eat cooked shrimp. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Lemonade Drink bottle stored in ice used for drinks - outside bar. See stop sale.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - right flip top - raw chicken (48-50F); raw beef (48-50F). Per operator items placed in unit approximately an hour ago. Per operator, unit was unplugged. Operator moved all items to freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks in storage room are not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. VIP bar, Outside bar and Stage bar. **Repeat Violation**
29-17-4
43
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Left cookline flip top - Raw fish stored over ready to eat vegetables. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touching ready to eat lemons with bare hands. Employee washed hands and put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Outside bar soda gun. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employees filled out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Scoop stored directly on shelf across from ice machines. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. VIP bar - first soda gun on left. Stage bar - middle soda gun.
29-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both machines.
22-20-5
39
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked beef in cookline low boy unit. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Drink ice stored under dripping water line - outside bar ice bin. Advised operator to refrain from using ice bin until leak is repaired. See stop sale.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 2 outside bar soda guns. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Drink ice stored under dripping water line - outside bar ice bin. Advised operator to refrain from using ice bin until leak is repaired. See stop sale.
08B-52-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put bandana on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
58
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - 4 Dented cans Ketchup present. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Left soda gun - VIP bar. All soda guns - stage bar. 2 soda guns - outside bar.
22-02-4
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Right ice machine unit. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blue Martini Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blue Martini Fort Lauderdale on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blue Martini Fort Lauderdale?
Across the inspection record, “cookline low boy - raw shell eggs stored” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Blue Martini Fort Lauderdale.
How does Blue Martini Fort Lauderdale compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Blue Martini Fort Lauderdale most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Blue Martini Fort Lauderdale's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blue Martini Fort Lauderdale have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Blue Martini Fort Lauderdale 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 Martini Fort Lauderdale inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Blue Martini Fort Lauderdale is inspected around two times per year on average.
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