Blue Surf American Grill
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
70
Score
Going back to 2022, Blue Surf American Grill has eight inspections in the public record. On Feb 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, which has been cited three times.
Blue Surf American Grill's latest score of 70 falls below the Bradenton average of 83. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator filled the paper towel dispenser in the back kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents over dish area and in server aisle. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of sugar not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener in the back of kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 Co2 tanks not secured in the soda syrup room. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents over dish area and in server aisle. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
82
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar removed from its packaging, stored in a container and not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl used to scoop spice from a Lawrys container without a handle. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 Co2 tanks not secured in the soda syrup room.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents over dish area and in server aisle.
36-34-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
78
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in Walk in cooler raw Chicken over raw Bacon. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed Raw Chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area raw Beef over Ham. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed Beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed in front kitchen area employee cracked raw shell Eggs, changed gloves,put on clean gloves and failed to wash hand before putting on clean gloves. Employee grabbed cheese with glove hand. Stopped employee ,educated Person in charge on glove use ,hand washing and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout . Employee discarded cheese,removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Reach in cooler in main kitchen area Waffle Batter (56F - Cold Holding) Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge stated it had been in the Reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour and placed it in the Walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in front kitchen area employee cracked raw shell Eggs, changed gloves,put on clean gloves and failed to wash hand before putting on clean gloves. Employee grabbed cheese with glove hand. Stopped employee ,educated Person in charge on glove use ,hand washing and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout . Employee discarded cheese,removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves.
01B-13-4
Basic - 2 Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Person in charge stopped employee's and had them put on hair restraint and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed on grill Lin employee engaged in food preparation with a bracelet on wrist. Person in charge had employee remove bracelet and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed on wait staff hot station eating food. Educated Person in charge on Employee eating while preparing food. Employee discarded food and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-01-4
41
Oct 13, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Food handler training due 60 days from licensing inspection date.
53B-01-5
90
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg wash (62F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature on the cook line. Owner stated the items had been at room temperature for one hour. Owner placed the egg wash in the reach in cooler.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled soiled.
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in the back kitchen area.
22-16-4
67
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed three bins in kitchen under prep table with items removed from original container without a label. Employee labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blue Surf American Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blue Surf American Grill on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blue Surf American Grill?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Blue Surf American Grill.
How does Blue Surf American Grill compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Blue Surf American Grill most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Blue Surf American Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blue Surf American Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Blue Surf American Grill 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 Surf American Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Blue Surf American Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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