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BLUE WATER CAFE

100 CHOPIN PLAZA, Miami FL 33131 · 305-577-1000

Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats50
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2327620
Grade history
AUG 24
OCT 24
JUL 25
NOV 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Jul 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed bar attendance touching hairs and then engaging in food preparation.
High priority/12A-25-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Provide were needed.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provide were needed.
Basic/31B-04-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Provide around food preparation area.
Basic/21-12-4
Oct 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All employee handwashing sink.
Basic/31B-04-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Aug 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
Show 5 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Sep 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.