NEW BLUE MOUNTAIN RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
1430 N SR 7, Lauderhill FL 33313 · 954.584.8781
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1 2023. Operator renewed during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,240
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2019014645 | Mar 20, 2019 | May 2, 2019 | $800 |
| 2--2018001578 | Dec 19, 2017 | Feb 21, 2018 | $440 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside oven - cooked pork (82F - Hot Holding); fried chicken (83F - Hot Holding). Per operator items were out of temperature for less than 3 hours ago. Operator placed oven on to reheat items during the inspection.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Observed employee leaving used disposable gloves in contact with ready-to-eat cut lettuce. Operator discarded during the inspection.
Mar 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in reach in freezer, raw goat and fish stored in printed to go bags. Operator removed and stored in food grade containers.
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. One employee currently engaging in food preparation.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in kitchen,us refrigerator, cooked pasta salad, potato salad prepared 3 days ago not date marked. Advised operator to date mark food prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours. Operator date marked 12-16-2025 during the inspection.
Food stored on floor. At bar, cases of juice in plastic bottle stored on floor. In kitchen, Bucket of pig tail and jerk seasoning on floor. Operator elevated items during the inspection.
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands at 3 compartment sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked by table. Not accessible at all times. Operator moved table.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At reach in cooler per operator cooked potatoes and pasta salad prepared onsite and held over 24 hours not properly date marked. Advised operator of proper date marking for food prepared onsite and held over 24 hours.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. At women's restroom, an uncovered receptacle.
Food stored on floor. At bar, plastic bottles of juice stored on floor. At kitchen near stove, oil stored on floor. Operator moved items to shelf.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar, ice scoop handle down inside ice. Operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen prep table, in use utensils in standing water 87F.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At kitchen tall single door reach in cooler soiled with food debris.
Mar 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked chicken stored in reach in cooler. Per operator, chicken cooked on 03/30/ 2025 more than 24 hours.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front line ice machine.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of old foods residue buildup inside Frigidaire refrigerator.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed a wet wiping cloth on food preparation table not stored in sanitizer solution between used.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed sugar removed from the original container not labeled.
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator rinse pepper at hand washing sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.in kitchen.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Batteries expired
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam cup with no handle used to dispense curry powder.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on us 2 door reach in.
Food stored on floor. Frying oil stored on kitchen floor
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 96F on prep table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood fans
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food salt removed from original container not identified by common name.
Apr 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on us 2 door reach in refrigerator.
Feb 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1 2023. Operator renewed during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw chicken over juice in us 2 door refrigerator. Operator placed chicken on lower shelf.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on us 2 door reach in refrigerator.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with dried beans corn meal and rice. Operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water 87F on prep table.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting on floor in kitchen.
Working containers of food salt removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled
Nov 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam to dispense curry. Observed plastic bowl with no handle used to dispense corn meal. Operator removed
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in rice container handle of scoop in contact with rice. Operator removed
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on kitchen counter In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature of 119F. Operator discarded water changed container.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
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.