BLUE MARTINI FORT LAUDERDALE
2432 E SUNRISE BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33304 · 7693904623
Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024
APR 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
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MAR 26
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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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022008915 | Jan 20, 2022 | Mar 17, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 18, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge- Alysha Henderson
Mar 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All of the soda gun nozzles in the inside bars.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge- Alysha Henderson
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. In the men's restroom
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In the dish area, plastic pans have moisture between them. Dishes, pots and pans have not been washed today.
Equipment in poor repair. The single door reach in cooler door handle is broken
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. The triple door reach in cooler.
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Cookline - right flip top - sliced tomatoes- ambient cooling 1 hour at 4pm (45-53F - Cooling) at 4:30pm 45-53F. At this rate proper cooling will not occur. Operator moved item to lower section of unit to quick chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1 bar soda gun - outside bar. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Outside bar. Operator stored properly.
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cookline low boy - Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat sauces. Operator stored all items properly.
Employee entered cookline, put on gloves and began working with food, without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - triple door True - cream (54-55F). Per operator items in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - triple door True - cream (54-55F). Per operator items in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Cookline - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 200ppm). Operator diluted. Chlorine 100ppm.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Stage bar. Operator replaced.
Ceiling tile missing. Above dish area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cookline - triple door True unit.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Outside bar.
Nov 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In flip top cooler, seared tuna stored over cooked shrimp.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In reach in cooler, half and half opened more than 24 hrs not date marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On prep table, can opener blade spiked with food residue
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At bar, handwashing sink blocked with paper towel holder.
Ceiling tile missing. Above cookline, ceiling vent missing
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above cook line, ceiling tiles and vents soiled with dust
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. By office door, reach in freezer has accumulated ice build up
Apr 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Lemonade Drink bottle stored in ice used for drinks - outside bar. See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Left cookline flip top - raw tuna stored over ready to eat strawberries. Cookline low boy - raw beef stored over ready to eat cooked shrimp. Operator stored all items properly.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Lemonade Drink bottle stored in ice used for drinks - outside bar. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - right flip top - raw chicken (48-50F); raw beef (48-50F). Per operator items placed in unit approximately an hour ago. Per operator, unit was unplugged. Operator moved all items to freezer to quick chill.
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.
Carbon dioxide tanks in storage room are not adequately secured.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. VIP bar, Outside bar and Stage bar.
Feb 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touching ready to eat lemons with bare hands. Employee washed hands and put on gloves.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Left cookline flip top - Raw fish stored over ready to eat vegetables. Operator stored all items properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Outside bar soda gun. Operator cleaned during inspection.
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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employees filled out during inspection.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. 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. Both machines.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Scoop stored directly on shelf across from ice machines. Operator stored properly.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. VIP bar - first soda gun on left. Stage bar - middle soda gun.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. 8 LP tanks in dry storage room next to liquor cage. Inspection report will be emailed to Fire Marshall for review.
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.