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The Blu Halo

3431 Bannerman Rd Unit 2, Tallahassee, FL 32312
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show eight inspections at The Blu Halo stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 26, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Looking across the full record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The Blu Halo's latest score of 74 falls below the Tallahassee average of 87. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine only reaching 141°.
22-49-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
53A-02-7
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
74
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade and mixer head.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
67
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish 50°F, goat cheese 48°F, items left out in between transfer from walk in to prep line.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rinsing coffee basket.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Drink in reach in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
70
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles stored on dishwasher.
41-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes at 55°F Less than 4 hours per operator.
03A-02-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
61
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
74
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of windex above liquor. Properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
10-12-5
78
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Partially used box no tag.
01C-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
23-03-4
70
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical stored by dishes and on ice maker, and on dishwasher.
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade and mixer head.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
22-56-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wall in dish area has mold-like substance.
36-34-5
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Blu Halo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Blu Halo on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Blu Halo?

Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Blu Halo.

How does The Blu Halo compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

The Blu Halo most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has The Blu Halo's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Blu Halo have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Blu Halo 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 The Blu Halo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Blu Halo is inspected around two times per year on average.

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