The New Blue Mountain Restaurant & Lounge
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
100
Score
The New Blue Mountain Restaurant & Lounge has been inspected 10 times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 11, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ready-to-eat”, showing up three times.
Compared to the broader Lauderhill restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in reach in freezer , raw goat and fish stored in printed to go bags. Operator removed and stored in food grade containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee currently engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in kitchen ,us refrigerator , cooked pasta salad , potato salad prepared 3 days ago not date marked. Advised operator to date mark food prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours . Operator date marked 12-16-2025 during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. At bar, cases of juice in plastic bottle stored on floor. In kitchen , Bucket of pig tail and jerk seasoning on floor. Operator elevated items during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
67
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands at 3 compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked by table. Not accessible at all times. Operator moved table. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At reach in cooler per operator cooked potatoes and pasta salad prepared onsite and held over 24 hours not properly date marked. Advised operator of proper date marking for food prepared onsite and held over 24 hours. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. At women's restroom, an uncovered receptacle.
32-12-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. At bar, plastic bottles of juice stored on floor. At kitchen near stove, oil stored on floor. Operator moved items to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar, ice scoop handle down inside ice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen prep table, in use utensils in standing water 87F.
10-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At kitchen tall single door reach in cooler soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
58
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked chicken stored in reach in cooler. Per operator , chicken cooked on 03/30/ 2025 more than 24 hours.
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front line ice machine.
10-08-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of old foods residue buildup inside Frigidaire refrigerator.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed a wet wiping cloth on food preparation table not stored in sanitizer solution between used . **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed sugar removed from the original container not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
64
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
45
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on us 2 door reach in refrigerator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
14-11-5
86
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1 2023. Operator renewed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw chicken over juice in us 2 door refrigerator. Operator placed chicken on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-11-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on us 2 door reach in refrigerator. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water 87F on prep table. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with dried beans corn meal and rice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food salt removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting on floor in kitchen. **Warning**
42-01-4
47
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam to dispense curry. Observed plastic bowl with no handle used to dispense corn meal. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in rice container handle of scoop in contact with rice. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on kitchen counter In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature of 119F. Operator discarded water changed container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
82
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
95
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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.
05-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle in macaroni salad. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both men and women restrooms. Operator posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
23-03-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The New Blue Mountain Restaurant & Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The New Blue Mountain Restaurant & Lounge on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The New Blue Mountain Restaurant & Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The New Blue Mountain Restaurant & Lounge.
How does The New Blue Mountain Restaurant & Lounge compare to other restaurants in Lauderhill?
The New Blue Mountain Restaurant & Lounge most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lauderhill average of 74.
Has The New Blue Mountain Restaurant & Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The New Blue Mountain Restaurant & Lounge have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The New Blue Mountain Restaurant & Lounge 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 New Blue Mountain Restaurant & Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The New Blue Mountain Restaurant & Lounge is inspected around three times per year on average.
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