BLUE DOG COOKHOUSE AND BAR
6000 GLADES RD SPACE 1008C, Boca Raton FL 33431 · 9412860722
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
APR 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
MAR 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Employee washed hands with cold water. Business has no hot water
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 7, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface of can opener soiled with food debris, or slime at food prep table in kitchen.
Menu does not identify, Poached eggs, eggs Benedict, and lox salmon which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in walk in cooler.
No soap provided at handwash sink.p in the walk in cooler.
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Ceiling tiles missing by water heater and walk in cooler in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed large ice machine door hinges broken and repaired with zip ties in kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed build up of spilled coffee beans and debris on floors at wait station area.
Light not functioning. Observed two lights not functioning at hood above cookline in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Observed on door gaskets at three door reach in cooler at the expo line. 2. Observed on door gaskets at three door beverage air reach in cooler in prep area. 2. Observed on door gaskets at two door beverage air reach in cooler gaskets in prep area.
Old labels and old label residue stuck to several clear and nested food containers after cleaning, stored on cleaned utensil rack in warewash area.
Standing water in bottom of three door reach-in-cooler at wait station.
Mar 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 12, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then grabbed clean dishes to put away; no handwash Employee washed hands
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw calamari, removed gloves then grabbed fried basket handle; no handwash Employee washed hands and operator sanitized handle
Live, small flying insects found Approximately One flying insect by door leading to mall Approximately One flying insect landing trash can by walk in cooler for beer Approximately One flying insect at expo station landing on container used to store clean dishes Approximately 5 flying insects at bar line landing on bar counter and clean cups Advised operator to remove flies and to clean and sanitize cups
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer Walk in freezer: raw chicken stored over ready to eat lobster ravioli - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish stored over dumpling filled with cooked chicken - not all products commercially packaged. Operator stored properly
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At flip top cooler by rice cooker: Raw salmon stored over ready to eat kimchi Operator stored properly
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Walk in cooler: cooked potatoes date marked 3/4/26 Cooked noodles date marked 3/4/26 Garlic butter date marked 3/4/26 Butter date marked 2/23/26 Feta cheese date marked 3/1/26
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Fliptop cooler 2: raw shell eggs (52F - Cold Holding) as per operator since an hour ago Not prepped or portioned Operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. expo station: Creamer (49F - Cold Holding) as per operator left out and last coffee was made at 11:30am Above flip top cooler on shelf: hollandaise sauce (60F - Cold Holding) as per chef stored an hour ago Not prepped or portioned Operator moved products to walk in cooler to quick chill
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Egg Benedict and sushi section and Raw bar section contains raw or undercooked animal foods and not identified on menu Advised operator to place an asterisk on menu next to items
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. Advised operator to have new employee sign employee health reporting agreement Operator had new employee sign form at the end of inspection
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed form to operator and advised operator to print and fill form
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator broke valve to hot water below handwash sink Advised operator to repair
Feb 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Walk in cooler raw beef burgers over cooked ready to eat chicken. 2. Cookline flip top raw shell eggs over ready to eat cut lettuce. Operator stored properly.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No soap provided at handwash sink. 1. Ware washing station hand washing sink. Operator provided.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. 1. Cookline hand washing sink area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1. Prep station bowl with no handle in bulk pizza flour. Operator removed.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable throughout kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1. Bar right side reach in cooler employee chic-fil-a sandwich bag on shelf with drinks for customers. 2. Service area employee energy drink stored on shelf above condiments for the restaurant. Operator discarded.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Bar area on the left under the sinks.
Food stored on floor. 1. Walk in freezer; case of frozen squid.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At drying rack by ware washing station.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at service area.
Stored food not covered. 1. Walk in freezer; rack of frozen vegetable burgers and shrimp heads not covered. 2. Cookline reach in freezer; container of cooked shrimp, tater tots not covered.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster at bar.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1. Prep station bulk containers of flour, sugar, breading.
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Soda nozzles at front bar not cleaned
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in walk in cooler blocked with containers of food
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at front bar and in walk in cooler handwashing sinks
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled. Manager labeled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine for crushed ice has mold like substance by ice chute.
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags do not have the last day of use
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at handwashing sink by salad station, no water
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. The ice machine by the dishwasher has black mold like substance by the ice chute.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Two door cooler on cook line withstanding water.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado with stickers not washed on cook line cooler, chef removed and washed avocados.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed slice American cheese (50F - Cold Holding); slice Swiss (45F - Cold Holding) on cook line per operator removed from walk-in cooler and placed on line. Held out of temperature less than 3 hours. Operator placed in walk in cooler to chill. Not portion or prep today.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in hand washing sink located in dishwasher area
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed manager dump ice in the handwashing sink on cook line
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.prep area and cook line.
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. 3 New employees hired less than 60 days. Email form.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Dishwasher area and prep area.
Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser substance not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both ice machine interiors accumulation of black/green mold-like substance
Ceiling tile missing. Located by mop sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired on December 1 2024
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on cook line shelf next to clean plates. Operator removed
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in chicken salad container the scoop in contact with chicken salad. Operator removed
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 scoops in stored in standing water temperature 65F. Operator discarded water.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed plastic containers with old labels
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open water bottle in walk in cooler. Operator discarded
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator removed.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor on cook line operator elevated.
Jan 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Main kitchen at walk in cooler- observed measuring cups being stored inside hand washing sink. Operator removed measuring cups.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Main kitchen shelf at mop sink- observed pots being stored not inverted. Operator stored pots properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Pastry station prep shelf- observed employee cellphone on prep table shelf. Operator removed employee cellphone.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front bar ice bin- observed hand of ice scoop touching ice. Operator removed ice scoop.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook line- observed tongs hanging on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs.
Jul 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Business has no hot water
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Yellowtail is served raw
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.no tags dated with last day used
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in front bar full with ice.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Business has no hot water
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Business has no hot water
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. holes around pipes going into ceiling have holes that need to be sealed
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Found the ceiling around vent covers soiled with a dusty build up.
No hot running water at mop sink. Business has no hot water
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
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.