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PROVIDENT AT THE BLUE

5300 NW 87 AVE, Doral FL 33178 · 305.597.8600

Last inspected Jan 30, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats126
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2332330
Grade history
APR 24
DEC 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

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/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2022016519Mar 28, 2022Jan 17, 2023$400

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jan 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
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter for the tea machine at kitchen area missing service date.
Intermediate/29-28-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover at walk in cooler soiled with debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Aug 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed salmon in original ROP packaging thawed at cook line reach in. Manager removed and discarded product.
High priority/01B-13-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at preparation table soiled with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels and handwashing sink at cook line manager refilled paper towels during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup inside a bin of panko bread crumbs at dry storage. Manager removed cup.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon in original ROP packaging thawed at cook line reach in. Manager removed and discarded product.
Basic/06-09-1
Equipment in poor repair. Observed center flip top handle at cook line broken and in poor repair.
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed three carts inside walk in cooler soiled with food debris. Observed spray hose nozzle at ware washing area, soiled with mold like substance.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler across from stove, soiled with food debris at cook line.
Basic/22-16-4
Mar 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled in dry storage area.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil on the floor in dry storage area.
Basic/08B-38-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed sensor on handwashing sink in disrepair by the walk in freezer.
Basic/29-08-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of single service lids on the floor in dry storage area.
Basic/25-05-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside walk in cooler.
Basic/14-17-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic bottles with no labels with oil inside at kitchen prep area.
Basic/02D-01-5
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink next to walk-in cooler.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled.
Basic/16-21-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent at dry storage soiled.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed chef wearing watch while doing food preparation at cook line.
Basic/13-07-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Scoop was correctly stored.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided person in charge with choking poster via email.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken
Dec 6, 2024□ 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 ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled top exterior of kitchen dish machine.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 6, 2024 · Observed soiled top exterior of kitchen dish machine. Time Extended
Apr 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed no sneezeguards or proper protection of bread, bagels, muffins, croissants, pastries, raisins, brown sugar and nuts provided at breakfast buffet area.
High priority/08B-01-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut melon (54F - Cold Holding); individual butter packet (70F - Cold Holding); milk (98F - Cold Holding) located at breakfast buffet, less than 4 hours. Manager immediately directed employee to place into walk in freezer for rapid cooling. Discussed 4hr - Time as a Public Health Control and provided procedure form.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda nozzle at bar area.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands located in front of elevator at kitchen area.
Intermediate/27-19-4/Warning
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. At time of inspection used an irreversible registering temperature label to test surface temperature during final rinse at kitchen dish machine, label indicated that surface temperature did not reach 160F and above.
Intermediate/22-56-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Establishment provided a digital laser thermometer that takes surface temperatures but cannot be placed into dish machine during the rinse process, while dish machine is running.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located next to walk in cooler at kitchen area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw salmon not removed from commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging prior to thawing, stored in reach in cooler drawers, across from cookline. Chef removed salmon from ROP packaging.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Temperature rinse gauge not functioning on hot water sanitizing dish machine at kitchen area.
Basic/16-38-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled top exterior of kitchen dish machine.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Observed plates and bowls provided at breakfast buffet not kept inverted.
Basic/24-11-4/Warning
Straws/ stir straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed stir straws provided at self service coffee station at dinning area, not individual wrapped or protected.
Basic/25-27-4/Warning
Mar 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Cutting board grooved cut marks on cutting boards at kitchen prep cooler, across from cookline.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Mar 19, 2024 · Time Extended
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed final rinse temperature gauge on hot water sanitizing dish machine not functioning, gauge does not move during rinse process, unable to determine accurate temperature.
Basic/16-38-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 19, 2024 · Time Extended
Dec 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority6 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed a box of raw shell eggs stored over bags of carrots and celery inside walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-04-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
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/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed and tested surface temperature of dishwasher using thermal testing strips and surface temperature did not reach 160F and above, at hot water sanitizing dish machine. Establishment has a three compartment sink setup using DDBSA Sink and Surface Cleaner.
Intermediate/22-56-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. None provided at the time of inspection. Provided list of accredited examination providers for Food Manager Certification to Operator.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No (DDBSA Sink and Surface Cleaner) chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at time of inspection.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Establishment uses a hot water sanitizing dish machine, no measuring device provided.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Warning
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/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
Accumulation of debris on top exterior of warewashing machine located at kitchen area.
Basic/16-21-4/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food located in a container of Panko bread crumbs at dry storage area.
Basic/14-01-5/Warning
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large plastic containers on top shelf of storage rack, not kept inverted, located next to three compartment sink.
Basic/24-05-4/Warning
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wiping cloths lining food containers of raw shelled eggs and raw pork chops stored at kitchen area. Chef removed wiping cloths from food containers.
Basic/21-05-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed Hotel and Restaurant license dated October 1, 2023 posted on bulletin board at hotel office area.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Cutting board grooved cut marks on cutting boards at kitchen prep cooler, across from cookline.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Floor soiled/drain has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor drain located across from kitchen fryer station.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of flank steak and raw chicken breast on floor of walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed final rinse temperature gauge on hot water sanitizing dish machine not functioning, gauge does not move during rinse process, unable to determine accurate temperature.
Basic/16-38-5/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets at bar area.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food storage container of Panko bread crumbs not labeled located at dry storage.
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning

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.