Holmes Beach, Manatee County

BLUEBERRIES CAFE AND WINE

5337 GULF DR STE 300, Holmes Beach, FL 34217

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Dec 18, 2025
City
Holmes Beach
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

13-03-4

Detail 24261280

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep without a hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

35B-03-4

Detail 24261281

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed entrance/exit door without a self-closer at the time of this inspection. Repeat Violation

Aug 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

32-04-4

Detail 23996438

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom door without a self closer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23996441

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cup being used to dispense feta cheese. Operator removed solo cup. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35B-08-4

Detail 23996439

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky tape in corner over food preparation table near oven. Operator removed fly sticky tape. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35B-03-4

Detail 23996437

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exit door at front of establishment without a self closer.

42-01-4

Detail 23996440

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in corner near mop sink not hung to dry. Repeat Violation

Mar 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

32-04-4

Detail 23655035

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed no self closer on bathroom door. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23655031

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cup being used to dispense feta cheese. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23655032

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottled water stored on floor at entrance to kitchen. Operator moved water off floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35B-02-4

Detail 23655034

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device over food preparation area on cook line. Operator shut device off nd is in the process of moving it. Corrective Action Taken

42-01-4

Detail 23655033

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry.

Aug 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

41-10-4

Detail 23046522

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed glue on shelf above toaster. Operator removed glue. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23046521

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on interior of machine.

32-04-4

Detail 23046525

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment with out a self-closing doors.

14-01-5

Detail 23046523

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cup being used to dispense feta in reach-in cooler under make station. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23046524

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of avocados stored on floor in dishwashing area. Operator moved avocados off the floor. Corrected On-Site

Feb 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Total: 2

41-10-4

Detail 22683138

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand Soap stored next to ice scoop on top of the ice machine. Owner removed the soap. Corrected On-Site

41-27-4

Detail 22683137

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine Sanitizer bucket at plus 200ppm. Operator corrected chlorine sanitizer bucket to 100ppm Corrected On-Site

Oct 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

14-86-1

Detail 22345635

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel lining bin storing sliced cucumber. Operator removed paper towel. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22345632

Basic - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

32-04-4

Detail 22345634

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom door not self closing.

24-08-4

Detail 22345633

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers over triple sink stacked together wet nesting. Operator moved containers to clean and sanitize. Corrective Action Taken

Jun 26, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

22-42-4

Detail 22082425

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 10ppm); Educated Person in charge. Person in charge added chlorine to Triple Sink (Chlorine Retest 100ppm). Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22082427

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on front counter area Half and Half (59F - Cold Holding) Educated Person in charge on cold holding TCS foods. Person in charge stated the half and half had been out at room temperature for appropriately 1 hour and placed in Reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 22082429

Intermediate - 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. Educated Person in charge and emailed a copy to Person in charge

11-26-1

Detail 22082426

Intermediate - 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. Educated Person in charge and emailed a copy to Person in charge.

13-03-4

Detail 22082428

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in main kitchen. Person in charge put on hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

Mar 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

12A-09-4

Detail 21857838

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee cracked raw shell Eggs with gloves on and grabbed clean utensils and failed to remove soiled gloves and wash hands. Educated Person in charge on glove use and hand washing. Employee removed soiled gloves and placed utensil in dishwasher area. Washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21857837

Intermediate - 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. Educated Person in charge on clean up procedures and employee handout to Person in charge.

11-26-1

Detail 21857839

Intermediate - 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. Educated Person in charge on employee health agreement and emailed a copy of procedures to Person in charge

08B-38-4

Detail 21857836

Basic - Banana's stored on floor under food preparation table in main kitchen area. Person in charge removed from floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 21857835

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting food containers stored above 3 compartment sink. Educated Person in charge on wet nesting. Person in charge placed in 3 bay compartment sink to be washed. Corrected On-Site

Oct 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 21239669

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over milk. Operator placed eggs underneath the milk. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

41-18-4

Detail 21239671

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed high concentration of chlorine over 200 ppm in three compartment sink. Operator diluted sanitizer bath to contraction 200ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21239673

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator washing blueberries in hand washing sink. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 21239668

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21239667

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink. Operator using chlorine as a sanitizer but no chlorine test kit provided. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21239670

Intermediate - 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. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21239672

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of avocados stored on floor. Case of the bottled water stored on the floor. To go boxes stored on the floor next to hand washing sink. Warning

Apr 8, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Total: 7

41-07-4

Detail 20997674

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed probiotics and bag of aloe for personal use stored in reach-in cooler. Educated operator.

08A-05-6

Detail 20997676

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over milk in reach-in cooler at cook line. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20997672

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Brita filter installed on hand washing sink in kitchen. Educated operator.

16-37-1

Detail 20997675

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed sanitizer solution in three-compartment sink. Operator stated chlorine, but had only quaternary ammonium test strips.

05-08-4

Detail 20997673

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Educated operator.

02B-02-5

Detail 20997671

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed consumer advisory for operator. Operators posted in conspicuous place. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 20997677

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand washing sink in kitchen. Operator turned on hot water. Corrected On-Site