BLUE LAGOON SALOON

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed oysters tags not in order by last date. Warning

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink in kitchen. Warning

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. L. Weatherspoon and A. Scott did not have any proof of training. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink like substance on white guard in ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on prep table in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on the preparation table in the kitchen, employee moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 4 cases of meat in the walk in freezer on the floor. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer in the kitchen. Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on the oven door, employee moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled with grease buildup. Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed employee had test strips for chlorine and not quaternary. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at prep table in the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed no drain cap at the mop sink outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under all equipment soiled with grease and food debris. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of bacon, grouper and ground beef patties on the floor in the walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the reach in freezer in the bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods are soiled with grease build up and gaskets on the reach in cooler in the kitchen are soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Time Extended

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw shrimp then the handles of the reach in cooler without changing gloves and washing their hands. Employee washed their hands , changed gloves and sanitized the handles of the reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Manager discarded the tuna.

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Several items stored in the hand washing sink on the cook line. Employee removed the items. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in the bar used as a dump sink.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at the hand washing sink on the cook line. Employee placed soap at the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin on the soda machine in the bar area soiled.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents and exhaust fan on the cook line soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Manager discarded the tuna. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under all equipment in the kitchen and bar area soiled.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Several case of food stored on the floor in the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Manager placed the items on a shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves under all preparation tables on the cook line soiled. Racks in the walk in cooler soiled. Hood filters soiled. Exterior of all equipment on the cook line soiled.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature in the kitchen. Manager placed the chicken in the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed both cooks change their gloves but never washed their hands.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler bacon stored over ready to eat pretzels.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese, temperature was at 50F, educated cook how high cheese should be in containers, cook removed. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker for mop sink outside.

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed some tags not in order and some tags not dated.

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Christopher Moore a cook working for 2 years has no proof of training.

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. Printed and emailed for the employees to sign. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Cole slaw in walk in cooler not date marked.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen and bar area, ceiling tiles with an accumulation of dirt.

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. Observed tuna in walk in cooler and on prep line thawed in their package, cook corrected on site. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed two stalls with incorrect receptacles without lids.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board grooved and soiled by prep area.

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in between ice machines and oil machines. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food on the floor in storage area and walk in freezer. Delivery was yesterday. Repeat Violation

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed not sealed next to the spices and walk in cooler.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in freezer in the bar area with build up of ice.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed three tongs hanging on stove door, cook removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven, sandwich press and other equipment has a lot of build up and food debris on it.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in storage area gallon soy sauce and apple cider vinegar, outside dirty and the floor fan in kitchen has build up on it. Observed dirty gaskets on all coolers.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed soufflé cups in storage area not stored properly.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water in the bottom of reach in cooler between the freezer and fryers.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pie crusts were not covered and black pepper with the lid off in storage area.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete throughout kitchen and storage areas. Finish in front dining and bar worn through. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: Time Extended

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Also observed solid green tag in tag box where items were already sold. Informed operator not to accept solid color tags in future as they are restricted to specific use and not permitted at retail sale locations. No oysters onsite at inspection.

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Inspector provided by email to operator who posted sign at inspection. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

Basic - Bathroom facility has urine odor in mens restroom.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed exterior of ice machine with old splas and food debris.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed puddle of water under equipment near ice bin at front bar.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavy blackened debris and bottle caps under equipment at front bar. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food on the floor on freezer.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed unused soda gun holsters suspended over drink well. Observed old blackened food debris and liquid in holsters. Operator removed and discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reachin cooler of liquor storage and clean glass storage where bottom of cooler has old food and liquid debris buildup.

Basic - Reach-in cooler with clean glasses stored inside and top opening glass sliding doors wherev1 door is replaced with a piece of unsealed hard insulation. This is covered in ice on interior which could drop off onto glasses taking particles of insulation into glassware. Not all glasses inverted and those inverted could transport particles via glass opening as it is in contact with tray on bottom of cooler where ice particles would collect when dislodged from insulation board.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Tub of bread in freezer not covered.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored on top of beer kegs. Manager moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shrimp stored over washed onions. Manager moved to another shelf. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.manager printed and posted during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Hood filters with heavy grease. Manager states scheduled for next Monday. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored in customer area of bar not inverted. Manager nverted. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food after touching raw fish. Operator washed hands. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Operator placed tags in order. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, light covers on line soiled.

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.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing near ice bin.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Drinks in cooler.

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor, raw chicken in walk in cooler and walk in freezer.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, gasket soiled on line.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Dishes not protected. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle by sink.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed open pans of raw chicken stored on top of beer kegs in walk-in cooler.

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled on guards and handles.

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided Advisory to operator at inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed half eaten candy bar stored in freezer at cookline. Removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment at bar.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed broken glass and old food debris in beer cooler/glass storage at bar.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice bin left open at bar. Bulk corn meal with lid off on dry storage area.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout establishment

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust,on wall and along drink lines at front bar.

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.found at 200+ppm strip turned black, wait staff corrected by making new bucket at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed waitress empty and rinse squirt condiment bottle in 3 compartment sink using water only then place on shelf for refilling.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at back ice machine area.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed bulk cornmeal container with broken lid repaired with duct tape.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris on back ice machine and storage areas.

Basic - Food storage container for time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of frozen foods stored on floor under racks on walk-in freezer.

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Buildup of old grease at outside of fryer in kitchen

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken , shrimp plates and sauce stored uncovered in wa Kin cooler

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floors at kitchen, back ice machine areas and storage, in front of walk-in coolers.

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall unfinished at walk-in cookers. Raw unsealed wood also framing walk-in cooler.