BLUE LAVENDER CAFE
1414 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 305-494-0230
Last inspected Feb 24, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
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FEB 26
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5 inspections trending up, 17 points better than where it started.
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. Form provided.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a cook drinking with gloves on then removed her gloves and put on gloves without washing her hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting boards soiled at the cook line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. The food put towels at the location.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a purple liquid not labeled at the front counter. The owner labeled it.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of sugar. The chef discarded the bowl.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a plate of pasta and a coffee cup being eaten on a preparation table. The owner discarded the items.
Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. Observed at the front counter. The owner moved it.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the cook line. The cook's removed them.
Sep 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed an employee touching her ear while putting gloves on.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board soiled at the cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open can of coke next to the dish machine where the clean dishes were. The manager removed it.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife between the wall and preparation cooler. The Chef removed it.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed several utensils in a water temperature of 88°F. The chef poured out the water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards soiled. Observed the reach in coolers gaskets soiled at the cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles with different liquids not labeled at the cook line. The chef label ped them,
Mar 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed a server drink juice and continued to touch clean plates without washing hands.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 3 salmon fillets still in the vacuum with an internal temperature of 41°F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
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 3 salmon fillets still in the vacuum with an internal temperature of 41°F.
Nov 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a food handler change tasks and put on gloves without washing her hands.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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. Observed the following food handlers have been employed for more than 60 days and don't have a food handlers certification; Pilar, Jorge,Luis, and Paola.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a brown liquid. The chef labeled it degreaser.
Employee eating while preparing food. Observed a cook chewing while cutting vegetables.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a measure cup handle in the flour. The chef inverted it.
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed 5 Mahi-mahi filets in vacuum bags. As per the chef it was done in house.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed a sever handle dirty dishes and then poured four glasses of orange juice.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed 5 Mahi-mahi filets in vacuum bags. As per the chef it was done in house.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the front counter dish machine uses chlorine as the sanitizer and the establishment only has quaternary test strips.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed the dish machine in the kitchen uses temperature as the sanitizer.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. The manager brought soap.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed at the front counter. The manager moved the bucket.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on the oven at the cook line. The manager removed them.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in a water temperature of 83°F. The manager poured out the water.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. The manager put up a sign.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed at the front counter. The manager inverted the items.
Dec 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Form provided.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. The manager put a roll of towels.
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. Form provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed next to the ice machine.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in the public and employee restrooms. The manager put a trash can with lid in the employee restroom.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. The manager installed the sign during the inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a couple of plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at the cook line.
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.