Blu Bistro
19 Sombrero Blvd, Marathon, FL 33050 · Permanent Food Service · License 5400057
What drove the grade
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 29 routine inspection2 high priority (1 fixed by the Aug 11 follow-up, 1 repeat), 4 intermediate (2 repeats), 18 basic (5 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-37
- Administrative complaint on Jul 29, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score51
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitAug 11, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
13 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
At callback inspection observed Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibboutside back door @ green hose
Administrative complaint
Basic12
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk-in cooler
there is no thermometer in walk-in cooler at callback inspection
Administrative complaint
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in coolers in poor repair, water dripping onto floor, doors do not stay closed ,
At callback inspection Walk-in coolers in poor repair, water dripping onto floor, doors do not stay closed ,
More time given
Ice buildup in slide top reach-in freezer and black lift lid chest freezer
More time given
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
More time given
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
More time given
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven and microwave oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
More time given
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
At callback inspection observed Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Administrative complaint
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Floor Drain cover(s) missing under dish machine drain boards
More time given
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Repeat violationMore time given
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
Repeat violationMore time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk-in cooler
More time given
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
More time given
- First visitJul 29, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
24 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Observed thawed raw Fish still in the ROP packaging in lift lid unit . Observed fresh garlic in oil and butter @80°F overnight in kitchen .
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Intermediate4
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Hard boiled eggs , cooked chicken wings, pasta, rice not date marked .
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Dumped ice in handwashing sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Ice machine are
Repeat violation
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Ice machine area
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Basic18
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk-in cooler
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 06, Food properly thawed: 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.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice bucket stored on floor between uses.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in coolers in poor repair, water dripping onto floor, doors do not stay closed ,
Ice buildup in slide top reach-in freezer and black lift lid chest freezer
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven and microwave oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Exterior of the two Fryers are covered in grease and food debris
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor in storage room
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Floor Drain cover(s) missing under dish machine drain boards
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Ice machine area
Repeat violation
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk-in cooler
Back area Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.
- Ambient temperature
- The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.