Lou's Blues
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
61
Score
Across the available record, Lou's Blues has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 17, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average sits at 83, which Lou's Blues' 61 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Pizza sauce can 6lbs.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dry wiping cloths stored in hand sink in kitchen. Cook removed towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Label on container of raw pre-shucked clams/mussels/oysters is missing required information. See stop sale. Fresh oysters in reach in cooler have no tag, 12pc.
01C-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease and dust build up
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Outside ice machine downstairs
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Small Reach in freezer in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
61
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat onions in prep cooler. Manager moved chicken **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen. Employee put soap by sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Upstair bar, operator chained it. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Yogurt in freezer. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer in kitchen has ice build up
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
64
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in cook line drawer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cloth towel in handwashing sink in downstairs kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have dust and grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container with Avocados is cracked. Discarded container **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
70
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage crumbles 56F in 2 drawer cooler.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw Philly beef steak above fish, in cook line cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Several tags missing sell date.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half creamer opened over the weekend not date marked. Manager discarded product. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink nozzle upstairs bar and one at downstairs bar **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 cooks no hair restraint **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above flat grill are soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Top bar **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
43
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw oysters at 51 F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, raw oysters at 51F, temperatures were not taken this morning, operator discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 x 6.63 pounds cans tomato sauce
01B-01-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with battered fish in chest reach-in freezer
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw hamburger Patties stored over raw Mahi in drawers under flat top **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Repeat Violation**
32-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair, Gaskets torn on white reach-in freezer
14-11-5
Basic - Ice bin at upstairs bar with black mold like substance, nozzles on downstairs bar soiled and one holster clogged **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink at upstairs bar **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
37
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
95
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. *Chicken in bottom drawer of cooler below small reach-in freezer. Operator stated the product had been there overnight, and the high temperature may be due to over stocking. *cooked shrimp in tall reach in cooler cooling for approximately three hours, suggested rapid chill. *ground beef patties stocked in reach in cooler approximately three hours, suggested rapid chill. Items moved to different cooler. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. *Chicken in bottom drawer of cooler, see stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. *nozzle on soda gun at upstairs bar **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Repeat Violation**
32-02-4
58
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In mini fridge on north side of downstairs bar. whipped cream (65F - Cold Holding); 1/2 and 1/2 (65F - Cold Holding).
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In mini fridge on north side of downstairs bar. whipped cream (65F - Cold Holding); 1/2 and 1/2 (65F - Cold Holding). Ambient temperature of unit is 65°F. SEE STOP SALE
03A-02-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Propped open
32-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In shed on north side of building. Soda bibs stored on the floor. In walk in cooler on north side of building. Cases of plastic water bottles stored on the floo
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Condenser fan covers in walk in cooler have an accumulation of dust
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In shed on north side of the building. Multiple cases of single service items stored on the floor throughout the shed
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Unwrapped straws on bar top are within reach of customers. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
25-09-4
58
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over ready to eat lettuce walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half. Reach in cooler
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda Gunn nozzle outside upstairs bar
22-02-4
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Oysters were shucked yesterday and tag was filed and dated. Educated employee that tag stays with oysters until all gone **Corrective Action Taken**
01C-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Inside of both doors
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions dry storage Bbq sauce container
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Upstairs bar **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid missing **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed Avacado over cooked pork reach in single door cooler
08B-17-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lou's Blues last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lou's Blues on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lou's Blues?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Lou's Blues.
How does Lou's Blues compare to other restaurants in Indialantic?
Lou's Blues most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Indialantic average of 83.
Has Lou's Blues' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lou's Blues have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lou's Blues 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 Lou's Blues inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lou's Blues is inspected around two times per year on average.
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