BLUE MOON FISH COMPANY
4405 W TRADEWINDS AVE, Lauderdale By The Se FL 33308 · 9545715220
Last inspected Jun 25, 2026 · 10 visits since April 2024
NOV 24
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 23 points off 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. Provided handout to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024023506 | Apr 1, 2024 | May 9, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 25, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cookline drawers - ice buildup in back of unit.
Jun 24, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 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 0ppm). Operator has triple sink set up for sanitizing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - right flip top - raw chicken (50-55F); clam juice (49F); cut tomatoes (45-46F). Per operator items placed in init approximately 3.5 hours ago. Operator moved items to freezer to quick chill. Cookline - grill drawers - raw fish (49-50F); raw chicken (49-50F). Observed ice buildup in back of unit. Per operator items placed in init approximately 3.5 hours ago. Operator moved items to freezer to quick chill.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Quaternary 400+ppm) - greater than 400ppm. Advised operator to dilute.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cookline knife rack visibly soiled.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and consumer advisory provided does not contain the required verbiage. Provided oyster advisory to operator and operator posted.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar - spray bottle with sanitizer. Operator labeled.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cookline drawers - ice buildup in back of unit.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind and beside triple glass door low boy in prep area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar. Operator stored properly.
Jan 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
7 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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1. Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Storage room reach in freezer - raw fish stored over ready to eat prepared spinach. Operator stored all items properly. 2. Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler - 1 entree of cooked fish stored under raw lobster on speed rack. Operator stored all items properly.
Dish employee handled soiled utensils and then handled clean utensils without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk in cooler - raw beef burgers stored over raw fish. Operator stored all items properly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Seafood area - flip top #2 - meringue (58-60F). Per operator item ambient cooling since 10:30am, current time 3pm. Reviewed proper cooling. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Seafood area - flip top #2 - key lime pie (48-52F). Per operator item placed in unit almost 4 hours ago. Operator moved item to walk in cooler to quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Seafood area - flip top #2 - meringue (58-60F). Per operator item ambient cooling since 10:30am, current time 3pm. Reviewed proper cooling. See stop sale.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Cookline- Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary over 400ppm). Operator diluted solution. Quaternary 400ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 2 bar soda guns. Operator cleaned during inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary and chlorine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine #1 and flake ice maker.
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Fronte Pomodoro San Marzano dell' Argo Sarnese- Nocerino two 5 lb cans Seawatch ocean clam juice 14 oz
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked up dropped mushroom from floor with gloved hands while preparing food item then continued food preparation. Reviewed proper hand washing, Employee washed hands and changed gloves.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In container of ceviche at front line, operator stored properly.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at front line dessert reach in cooler.
Jun 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator canning cooked cabbage at retail. Operator to stop process until plans have been approved.
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust in kitchen, prep, and ware wash areas.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in employee unisex bathroom.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing on lights in dry storage area.
Standing water in bottom of single door, True reach-in-cooler at sushi prep counter
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen black beans thawing at room temperature on speed rack in kitchen.
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Prep area 1 dented 64oz can of V8 vegetable Juice.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Cookline; 1 door reach in raw chicken stored over ready to eat cooked noodles and sauce. Operator stored properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Bar; soda gun nozzles soiled with mold like substance, operator washed rinsed and sanitized at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar handwashing sink, operator provided.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Dessert Storage room: Bowl used as scoop in bulk brown sugar and flour. Operator removed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Prep area reach in; employee beverages stored on top shelf over restaurant food. Operator removed and stored properly.
Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors. -Outdoor dock seating area.
May 14, 2024Inspection 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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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed with operator and provided
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed in warehouse washing area. Operator removed
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed at bar area. Operator removed
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at 1 door stainless right side cook line
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
May 14, 2024□ 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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Interior of refrigerator in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Kool-it unit on cookline.
Apr 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 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. Main dish machine - Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator changed solution- chlorine 100ppm.
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Oyster bar - oysters and stone crabs not protected from customer contamination.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish stored over ready to eat cooked bacon in reach in freezer. Operator stored all items properly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat chocolate mousse in pastry flip top. Operator stored all items properly.
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. Provided handout to operator.
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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and around all freezers in out back storage room.
Interior of refrigerator in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Kool-it unit on cookline.
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