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The Blonde Bistro

3390 Mary St #136, Coconut Grove, FL 33133
American
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

The Blonde Bistro has been inspected nine times since 2022. On Jan 21, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Ready-to-eat” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Coconut Grove average 68, so The Blonde Bistro is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at refrigerator unit in kitchen area for containers of veggie soup, and cooked ground beef not date marked. As per operator was made Monday.
02C-02-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks at prep table not inverted in container. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
86
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at reach in fridge a container of olive spread made onsite not date marked. As per operator was made 2 days ago. Operator placed date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at front counter hand sink blocked by bin. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees uncovered coffee mug stored on prep counter next to cutting board. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
78
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed at front counter Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400+ppm). Operator diluted solution to Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed needed for menu item eggs that can be ordered temperature. Provided operator with poster. Operator posted sign. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in reach in freezer containers of frozen ground chorizo not marked with date of production to track. As per operator items were prepped the day before and frozen.
02C-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at three compartment sink a container of raw frozen chicken in standing water thawing. Operator removed and placed into cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
67
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. standing glass door unit:; raw chicken ,as per operator about 1 hr ago, operator removed to other cooler for rapid cooling. (48F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed for the glass door standing reach in cooler.
05-08-4
67
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Blonde Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Blonde Bistro on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Blonde Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Blonde Bistro.

How does The Blonde Bistro compare to other restaurants in Coconut Grove?

The Blonde Bistro most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Coconut Grove average of 68.

Has The Blonde Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Blonde Bistro have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Blonde Bistro 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 The Blonde Bistro inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Blonde Bistro is inspected around three times per year on average.

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