BLUE DOG BAR & GRILL

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women's restroom door not tight fitting. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Time Extended

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. The Manager changed out sanitizer bucket during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw scallops and raw grouper over ready to eat pasta in reach-in cooler under cook line. The chef moved the pasta to another reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed door for women's restroom not tight fitting. Warning

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed grey duct tape used on stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in prep area. Warning

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container flour. Warning

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. The owner changed out sanitizer bucket during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed gray duct tape used on door handle on stand up reach-in cooler.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food and personal drinks in stand up reach-in cooler.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container in family.

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

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager. The manager posted form during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen blocked by container of dishes. The manager removed container of dishes. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed grey duct tape used on stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of flour. The manager removed scooper from container of flour. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board across from cook line.

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.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personnel items in front counter reach-in cooler.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw scallops (49F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler under cook line. The owner had ice placed on raw tuna and raw scallops. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor on cook line.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw tuna over produce in reach-in cooler. The manager moved raw tuna on bottom shelf in reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers on prep table. The manager removed open drink from prep table. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on floor beside cook line. The manager placed sanitizer in a double bucket. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 cracked eggs in egg carton. The owner had cracked removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. Corrective Action Taken

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

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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. The owner placed a name on the sanitizer bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. The owner discarded open drink in reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in kitchen.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw hamburgers over raw bacon in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mash potatoes (110F - Hot Holding) the cook is reheating in microwave. Re-Check after reheating in microwave.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in reach-in cooler behind front counter. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of flour. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Educated operator on proper hand washing.

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets torn beside deep fryer.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of flour. Corrected On-Site