BLUE COLLAR RESTAURANT
6789 BISCAYNE BLVD, Miami FL 33138
Last inspected Nov 12, 2025 · 7 visits since May 2024
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
MAY 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
NOV 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license 2025.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled by prep area near ware washing area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bowl stored inside hand sink by cook line. Observed a container stored inside hand sink bar area. Owner removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By cook line. Owner provided.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray with windex not labeled at bar outside and server area. Employee labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed by shelves storage oil across walk in coolers.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and ceiling vents soiled by cook line and ware washing area.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a box with raw chicken stored on floor at walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of sweet potatoes on floor across walk in cooler. Observed cooking oil stored on floor across walk in cooler. Owner stored properly.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not labeled at waiter station. Employee labeled.
Oct 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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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. Observed Dishwasher bar area (Chlorine 0ppm).
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license 2025.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled across walk in coolers gaskets drawers. Observed cutting boards at prep area across cook line soiled.
Mussel tags not marked with last date served.
Mussels tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink by cook line. Employee provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink by prep area near cook line. Employee provided.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed by shelves storage oil across walk in coolers.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above cook line and ware washing area.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean plates stored near hand sink by cook line exposed to splash. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink container stored near clean containers above three compartment sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored above microwave and near clean plates. Emploremoved.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed one tong stored on oven handle door. Employee removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers gaskets drawers soiled by cook line. Observed fan cover of walk in coolers gaskets drawers soiled. Observed fans at bar area heavily dusty.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at prep area and ware washing area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour containers and rice container not labeled at storage area by mop sink.
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Mussels tags not marked with last date served.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Ware washing area.
Ice buildup in chest reach-in freezers
Sep 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed mussels tag not marked with last day served.
Sep 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed blue cheese (50F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to hand sink. As per manager for more than 4 hrs. Manager discarded the product.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese sauce (46F - Cold Holding); hash browns (47F - Cold Holding); chicken soup (46F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per manager for less than 4 hrs. As per manager door I constantly opened at preparation time. Observed blue cheese (50F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to hand sink. As per manager for more than 4 hrs. Manager discarded the product.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed mussels tag not marked with last day served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Employee started to clean equipment.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in at bar and kitchen area. Employee provided the paper towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with table cleaner at bar without label. Employee properly marked the bottle.
Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice. Observed at bar. Employee started to removed the ice.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates and bowls stored next to hand sink exposed to splash.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at washing area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside chest freezer. Next to kitchen entrance.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle at cook line. Employee removed the tongs.
May 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Located on top of the dishwasher area. Operator inverted during inspection.
Drain cover(s) missing. Near to walk in cooler and dishwasher area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
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.