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LOU'S BLUES

3191 N HWY A1A, Indialantic FL 32903 · 407 619 4684

Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats90
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1505890
Grade history
JAN 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 28 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw oysters at 51 F.
High priority/01B-02-5
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Pizza sauce can 6lbs.
High priority/01B-01-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dry wiping cloths stored in hand sink in kitchen. Cook removed towels.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Label on container of raw pre-shucked clams/mussels/oysters is missing required information. See stop sale. Fresh oysters in reach in cooler have no tag, 12pc.
Intermediate/01C-08-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Outside ice machine downstairs
Basic/22-20-5
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Small Reach in freezer in kitchen
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease and dust build up
Basic/23-03-4
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Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat onions in prep cooler. Manager moved chicken
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen. Employee put soap by sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Upstair bar, operator chained it.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Yogurt in freezer. Operator removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer in kitchen has ice build up
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in cook line drawer
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cloth towel in handwashing sink in downstairs kitchen
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container with Avocados is cracked. Discarded container
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have dust and grease build up.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw Philly beef steak above fish, in cook line cooler.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage crumbles 56F in 2 drawer cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Several tags missing sell date.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half creamer opened over the weekend not date marked. Manager discarded product.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink nozzle upstairs bar and one at downstairs bar
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 cooks no hair restraint
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above flat grill are soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Top bar
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

5 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 x 6.63 pounds cans tomato sauce
High priority/01B-01-4
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with battered fish in chest reach-in freezer
High priority/14-31-5
Raw hamburger Patties stored over raw Mahi in drawers under flat top
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw oysters at 51 F.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, raw oysters at 51F, temperatures were not taken this morning, operator discarded
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Basic/32-02-4/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair, Gaskets torn on white reach-in freezer
Basic/14-11-5
Ice bin at upstairs bar with black mold like substance, nozzles on downstairs bar soiled and one holster clogged
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink at upstairs bar
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Basic/32-02-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Aug 16, 2023 · Time Extended
Aug 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. *Chicken in bottom drawer of cooler below small reach-in freezer. Operator stated the product had been there overnight, and the high temperature may be due to over stocking. *cooked shrimp in tall reach in cooler cooling for approximately three hours, suggested rapid chill. *ground beef patties stocked in reach in cooler approximately three hours, suggested rapid chill. Items moved to different cooler.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. *Chicken in bottom drawer of cooler, see stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. *nozzle on soda gun at upstairs bar
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Basic/32-02-4/Repeat Violation

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.