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Blue Water Cafe

100 Chopin Plaza, Miami, FL 33131
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Blue Water Cafe stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 24, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.

The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting Blue Water Cafe on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
90
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed bar attendance touching hairs and then engaging in food preparation.
12A-25-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Provide were needed.
31B-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 - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provide were needed.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Provide around food preparation area.
21-12-4
64
Oct 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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 - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All employee handwashing sink.
31B-04-4
74
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
70
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
70
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blue Water Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blue Water Cafe on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blue Water Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Blue Water Cafe.

How does Blue Water Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Blue Water Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Blue Water Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blue Water Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Blue Water Cafe 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 Water Cafe inspected?

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

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