BLUE GINGER SEAFOOD STEAKHOUSE
14395 MIRAMAR PKWY, Miramar FL 33027
Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Two live roaches crawling on storage rack in front of dishwasher machine.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025088768 | Dec 11, 2025 | Jan 12, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Poster emailed to operator.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar/sushi area- employee provided.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Container of flour and container of bread crumbs inside storage area. Employee placed labels.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Large ice machine- build up of black like substance in rear kitchen.
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Dumpster overflowing garbage. Garbage falling out of dumpster
Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer- 3 bags of ice, employee moved to shelves.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Small ice machine, employee removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Serving spoons for rice in standing water temperature (90F). Employee removed from water.
Open dumpster lid.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Water faucet from hand wash sink in sushi station. Second hand wash sink available in station.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on storage rack, employee inverted.
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 6-hour limit. See stop sale. Sushi rice left overnight. Employee discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 6-hour limit. See stop sale. Sushi rice left overnight. Employee discarded.
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. poster emailed to operator.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sushi counter, bottle containing marble cleaner, employee labeled.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Women- handicapped bath out of service.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup inside container of teriyaki sauce, employee removed.
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. Observed one package of escolar being defrost without removing from package,fish taking from freezer, one hour ago. Employee removed from bag and placed inside lower cooler to continue thawing process.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license no available on site.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee sweater, bag and phone charge in same shelf of to go containers in sushi area. Employee removed all items.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Inside cook line- employee removed.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.Rear kitchen- large ice machine- ice scoop stored on soiled surface. Employee removed to be wash and sanitize
Dec 12, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No available on site.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Bottom of back entrance door.
Dec 11, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 20 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority7 Intermediate8 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm), after 3rd. Attempt.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Manager picked up dead rodent, went outside to disposed, came back to dishwasher area and failed to wash hands. After instructed, manager washed hands.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line- cooking utensils inside soiled water, employee removed utensils from water to be clean and sanitize
Live rodent present. Observed live rodent came from back entrance door, collapsed on the floor and died. Employee removed, cleaned and sanitized area.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Two live roaches crawling on storage rack in front of dishwasher machine.
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. Poster emailed to operator.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.,Bar are- hand wash- hot water faucet completely shut off.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area- employee provided.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area- employee provided.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. No names, no issue date for all certificates. Six employees working with food at the time of inspection.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink, 3 compartment and prep sink, inside bar area.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Under prep table shelf, storage of bulk onions.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -4 missing tiles above preparation area in rear kitchen. -one tile with water damage above flip top in rear kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No available on site.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Bottom of back entrance door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen and dishwasher area, several broken tiles.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Dry goods Storage room- Plastic cups inside container of flour, rice and sugar. Manager removed to be wash and sanitize,
Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
Open dumpster lid.
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In rear kitchen, employee provided.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Large machine in rear kitchen- build up of black like substance
Equipment in poor repair. Substantial build up of rust - Under prep table in cook line -storage shelf of juices and cans, outside of dry storage area.
Food stored on floor. Two containers of soy sauce inside walk in cooler, operators moved to shelf.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on floor below storage rack inside Walk in Freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs on stove handle,employee removed.
Dec 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle containing degreaser, employee labeled.
Food stored on floor. 3 Boxes of food stored on walk in freezer floor
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Cook line -Rear kitchen
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind storage racks inside walk in cooler.
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm). Observed gallon of sanitizer with a different color of chemical, manager removed and changed for a new sanitizer gallon. After 3er, attempt- Chlorine sanitizer at 100 ppm.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. raw shell eggs (61F - Cold Holding). Per manager eggs on serving cart less than one hour, employee placed back inside walk in cooler, until customer arrives.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several wiping lotus on prep tables in kitchen area, employee removed to placed on sanitizer solution.
Jan 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expiration date, December 1, 2023 Employee renewed by phone, confirmation # 236045192.
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. Approximately 5 employees certificates, out of 12 certificates.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Dining room-bottle containing sanitizer solution, employee labeled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board from sea food station
Nov 13, 2023□ 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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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Nov 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. --bar area- 3 flying insects around floor drain, below triple sink No food contact. Employee cleaned and sanitized area.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Raw beans sprouts stored on cardboard box, inside walk in cooler, employee removed and placed on food grade plastic container
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Bar area-Raid can of pesticide under -front counter shelf, next to container of paprika. Employee removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prep or portioned today. Walk in cooler-bean sprouts (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F-Cold Holding ), per operator employee placing food boxes inside unit. Ice added for a quick chill, advised operator to monitor temperatures, inside unit.
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. Poster emailed
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. cook line, not available for employees used due to slow flow of water.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Flip flops under shelf of sing,e service storage table. Employee removed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Inside walk in cooler, by the entrance of walk in freezer
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -inside walk in freezer -around bar area -around dry goods storage area -under cook line equipment
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles, inside walk in cooler,
Food stored on floor. Sushi bar, container of ginger on floor below, hand wash sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -all floor drains, heavily soiled with substantial build up of food debris, grease and black like substance.
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.