The Blues Burgers
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
78
Score
Going back to 2022, The Blues Burgers has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Nov 18, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Hallandale Beach restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining Oyster tags for 90 days. Current supply tagged. Operator unable to provide tags at time of inspection **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Operator provided recent tags. Next unannounced **Time Extended**
01C-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Not provided for new employees **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above prep area in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
36-36-4
78
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
27
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
64
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
74
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chef labeled vinegar spray bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Interior of small toaster oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee opened water bottle stored on top shelf in cooler. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
70
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At dry storage area- Raw shell eggs 80F- cold holding- operator states food not prepared or portioned today- food left out at room temperature- food out of temperature for 4 hours- operator placed in walk in freezer to quick chill. At cookline flip top cooler - shredded cheese 58-62F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- left out at room temperature- food out of temperature for 45 minutes- operator placed in reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At handwash sink by three compartment sink - strainer and strainer holding device inside handwash sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At cookline prep area- spray bottle with cleaner inside not labeled- operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water cup on prep counter by cookline- operator removed.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at cookline handling bee Pattie's - no hair restraint- operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler - utensil used to serve avocado- in standing water of 42F- educated operator- employee removed for water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At cookline flip top cooler- in use avocados with stickers still attached- educated operator- employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
58
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top front of flat top- Sliced Swiss cheese (40-50F - Cold Holding). Per chef food item in unit less than 4 hours.. Observed pan overfilled. Cook removed top parts and placed in walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of degreaser stored on prep table next to container of cheese. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.. Cook labeled degreaser bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Containers stored in hand washing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Cook removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in kitchen. Cook stored in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
58
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. After using personal cell phone, employee proceeded to prepare burger without changing gloves and washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored above container of raw shrimp in walk in cooler. Chef inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put hat on during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil stored on the floor next to triple sink. Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on and under prep table. Chef stored in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open water bottle stored next to to go plates on prep table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Blues Burgers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Blues Burgers on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Blues Burgers?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Blues Burgers.
How does The Blues Burgers compare to other restaurants in Hallandale Beach?
The Blues Burgers most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Hallandale Beach average of 80.
Has The Blues Burgers' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Blues Burgers have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Blues Burgers 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 Blues Burgers inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Blues Burgers is inspected around three times per year on average.
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