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BIMINI SEAFOOD HOUSE DEEP BLUE

14651 CHELONIA PKWY, Orlando FL 32821 · 407-390-2300

Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats176
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5812749
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flying insects in the bar area around soda holster, notify Supervisor on duty next unannounced inspection. Recommend to contact current professional pest control service.
High priority/35A-02-6
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Inspection history

12 visits, newest first

Jul 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Checked gnocchi 49f, spinach 50f, sugo sauce 50f stored inside reach in cooler overnight.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature gnocchi 49F, spinach 50f sugu sauce 50 f stored inside reach in cooler overnight. Labeled 7/21 issued stop sale notice Chef notify engineering technician to check the reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed yellow stains on the white cutting board in the prep kitchen recommend to replace or resurface.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on the bottom of reach in cooler.(sauté)
Basic/29-49-6
Feb 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusty shelves inside walk in cooler (beverages)
Basic/14-17-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 4, 2026 · Checked rusty shelves remain inside walk in cooler Per Chef has been purchased. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken
Jan 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Checked dishmachine twice not properly sanitizing wash cycle gauge 147F rinse cycle 147F, recommend to use the Main kitchen dishmachine until repaired.
High priority/22-57-6/Warning
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Mussels and clams tagged not marked with the last date sold.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed terrible dust accumulation on the two fan guard covers in the walk in cooler.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusty shelves inside walk in cooler (beverages)
Basic/14-17-4/Warning
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board hanging up has yellow stains on the surface. Recommend to replaced or resurface cutting boards.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on the floor front service line.
Basic/29-03-4
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flying insects in the bar area around soda holster, notify Supervisor on duty next unannounced inspection. Recommend to contact current professional pest control service.
High priority/35A-02-6
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Checked clam chowder 54°f stored inside walk in cooler overnight. Checked short ribs 45/46°f stored on top panel reach in cooler overnight.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked clam chowder 54°f stored in walk in cooler overnight issued stop sale. Checked temperature of short rib 45°f stored over night in the top panel reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed gallon of milk also half half not date marked stored in reach in cooler overnight (server area).
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed blender has old food debris dried on the surface.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan guards has terrible dust accumulation located in the walk in cooler used for kegs.
Basic/36-34-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up old food debris underneath the prep counter in the main kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on the floor in the front service line, Chef notify engineering
Basic/29-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Aug 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed heavy cream not date marked stored on the top reach in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old food debris dried on the blender
Intermediate/22-02-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign provided at hand sink behind the bar.
Basic/31B-04-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plates for to go not properly stored in the on main kitchen line.
Basic/25-06-4
Apr 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 8, 2024 · Time Extended
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - front counter no soap and no paper towels - hand wash sink dish station no paper towels
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 8, 2024 · Time Extended
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. - water filter in storage room install date 8/18/21
Intermediate/29-28-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 8, 2024 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - in dry storage
Basic/36-34-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 8, 2024 · Time Extended
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - in dish station causing retention of standing water
Basic/36-03-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 8, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 8, 2024 · Time Extended
Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. - sushi rice mixing bowl
Basic/14-25-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 8, 2024 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - milk cooler
Basic/14-33-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 8, 2024 · Time Extended
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - front coolers
Basic/29-49-6/Warning/Return visit Apr 8, 2024 · Time Extended
Water draining onto floor surface. - below dish machine
Basic/29-03-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 8, 2024 · Time Extended
Apr 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
High priority/22-57-6/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw bacon over fish ceviche
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - shrimp held overnight (45 - Cold Holding). Chef voluntarily discarded
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - front counter no soap and no paper towels - hand wash sink dish station no paper towels
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. - water filter in storage room install date 8/18/21
Intermediate/29-28-4/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - in dry storage
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - in dish station causing retention of standing water
Basic/36-03-4/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning
Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. - sushi rice mixing bowl
Basic/14-25-5/Warning
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - milk cooler
Basic/14-33-4/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - front coolers
Basic/29-49-6/Warning
Standing water in floor drain. - front area. Maintenance cleared.
Basic/29-19-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Water draining onto floor surface. - below dish machine
Basic/29-03-4/Warning
Aug 29, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked the dishmachine final rinse not reaching 160f wash cycle 140f notify Director of Engineering Checked the booster on the dishmachine, not working properly called dishmachine company at time of inspection. Recommend to use 3 compartment sink to wash, rinse and sanitize.
Intermediate/27-24-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 29, 2023 · Checked hand wash sink due to boiler has not been installed waiting on Orange County Permits to Approve to be installed is not reaching proper temperature of spoke to Supervisor on duty Courtney Vaughan, next unannounced inspection will checked boiler at time. Time Extended Time Extended
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall damage on the corner broken tile located by the hand wash sink in the dishmachine area.
Basic/36-24-5/Return visit Aug 29, 2023 · Checked the wall has not been replaced spoke to Engineering will repair my next month. Time Extended
Aug 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed mussels tags does not have last date served spoke to Chef.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed transport cart stored in front of hand wash sink in the prep area.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked the dishmachine final rinse not reaching 160°f wash cycle 140°f notify Director of Engineering Checked the booster on the dishmachine, not working properly called dishmachine company at time of inspection. Recommend to use 3 compartment sink to wash, rinse and sanitize.
Intermediate/27-24-4/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall damage on the corner broken tile located by the hand wash sink in the dishmachine area.
Basic/36-24-5
Aug 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Hot water supply not maintained or available in the entire establishment engineering stated there's a problem with the boiler. Water 76f.
Intermediate/27-18-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 21, 2023 · Time Extended

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.