TEQUESTA, Martin County

BLUE POINTE BAR AND GRILL

18701 SE FEDERAL HWY, TEQUESTA, FL 33469

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
6 High Priority
Oct 30, 2025
City
TEQUESTA
County
Martin
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
17

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.

Oct 30, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 1Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 24159170

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw tuna over spinach dip at walk in cooler. Operator stored products properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-20-5

Detail 24159168

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw ground beef over raw scallops at reach in cooler on cook line. Operator stored products properly. Corrected On-Site

01B-24-5

Detail 24159166

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed Black beans opened 10/23 at walk in cooler.

01B-02-5

Detail 24159169

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. bar beverage cooler: half½ (48F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 24159167

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. bar beverage cooler: half½ (48F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. flip top on cook line: chicken wings (46F - Cold Holding) Observed overstocked over rim of food storage pan. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 20 minutes. Operator cut portion in half and placed in lower portion of cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 24159171

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Butter missing time stamp at cook line. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 3.5 hours. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24159172

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Oct 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 24082239

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw scallops over sauerkraut at low boy cooler in prep area. Operator stored products properly. Corrected On-Site

01B-24-5

Detail 24082240

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed Cooked black beans made 9/23, bruschetta topping (diced tomatoes) made 9/23 at walk in cooler.

03A-02-5

Detail 24082245

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top by char grill: Fish (50F - Cold Holding); beef patties (50F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator added ice bags to product. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 24082242

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At hose Bibb by outdoor walk in coolers.

03D-15-4

Detail 24082243

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. walk in cooler: horseradish sauce (sour cream) (50F - Cooling) at 2:14; cooling since 1:29 - 50F at 2:50 Observed in deep container with tight fitting lid. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator placed product on ice bath inside cooler. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 24082246

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink at bar. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24082241

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

21-08-4

Detail 24082244

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) Operator corrected to 200ppm quaternary sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

Jun 27, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 9

12A-13-4

Detail 23843127

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At dishwashing area- employee handled dirty dishes than proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing their hands. Corrective Action Taken

01B-13-4

Detail 23843120

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. At reach in cooler at prep area- salmon bearing label not removed from packaging -see stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 23843124

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler by cookline- sliced cheese 50- cold holding, raw burger 50F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out temperature for 45 minutes- food over stacked above fill line- operator moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 23843125

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At area table on prep table- Hollandaise sauce 120F- hot holding- food out of temperature for 1 hour- operator placed to be reheated.

01C-05-4

Detail 23843128

Intermediate - Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

01C-03-4

Detail 23843122

Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served.

06-09-1

Detail 23843126

Basic - 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. At reach in cooler at prep area- salmon bearing label not removed from packaging -see stop sale.

10-17-4

Detail 23843123

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between reach in cooler and prep counter at cookline- operator removed.

08B-39-4

Detail 23843121

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At flip top cooler- In use avocados with stickers- still attached- operator removed and removed.

Nov 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23364983

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over guacamole and mushrooms low boy cooler in prep area. Raw scallop over cooked shrimp at walk in cooler. Operator stored all products properly. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23364981

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top by double stack oven: lobster (50F - Cold Holding) Observed in overstocked pan. Operator placed overstocked portion inside cooler; pina colada sauce (51F - Cold Holding) Unit not functioning properly. Operator placed on time control for remaining 2 hours. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03D-15-4

Detail 23364979

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Walk in: beef skewers (50F - Cooling) at 3:10; cooling since 1:30 - 49F at 3:44 At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator iced down product. Corrective Action Taken

02A-01-4

Detail 23364982

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed to operator and posted during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23364980

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line.

Jul 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 6

01B-02-5

Detail 22981451

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Flip top refrigerator ; coleslaw overnight (50F - Cold Holding).

03A-02-5

Detail 22981449

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Flip top refrigerator ; coleslaw overnight (50F - Cold Holding). See stop sale

01C-03-4

Detail 22981450

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed a few without last date marked

05-08-4

Detail 22981453

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

06-01-5

Detail 22981454

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed plantain defrosting at room temperature at cook line. Operator moved to refrigerator Corrected On-Site

29-03-4

Detail 22981452

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed 3 compartment sink leaking.

Feb 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 5

01B-13-4

Detail 22665103

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Tuna 43°F in walk in cooler kept inside sealed package since yesterday.

01B-02-5

Detail 22665102

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked plantains 50°F, in flip top cooler at cook line. Not prepped or cooked today. Stored double panned in the top part of cooler, since yesterday.

03A-02-5

Detail 22665105

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked plantains 50°F, in flip top cooler at cook line. Not prepped or cooked today. Stored double panned in the top part of cooler, since yesterday. See stop sale.

02B-01-5

Detail 22665106

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche containing undercooked cobia and Blue Pointe Oysters served raw not identified on menu. Operator identified during inspection. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 22665104

Basic - 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. Tuna 43°F in walk in cooler kept inside sealed package since yesterday. See stop sale

Jul 19, 2023

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 10

08A-02-6

Detail 22131958

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw coconut shrimp no commercially packaged over potatoes tots not commercially packaged at reach in freezer at cook line; operator reversed Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22131952

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. burgers (41-50F - Cold Holding); roasted garlic oil (77F - Cold Holding) by pizza oven. Food taken out if cooler in the morning and left at room temperature; food out of temperature for less than 2 hours; food moved in ice and moved to cooler; in unit #2 at cook line across from the grill; food overstocked Foods not prepared or portioned today; foods out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; Operator made smaller portions and moved foods on the bottom of cooler to quick chill; Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 22131955

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking- plantains; chicken tenders and garlic butter at cook line; as per operator foods outside since10:00am; operator time marked ; Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01C-03-4

Detail 22131959

Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served.

12B-07-4

Detail 22131951

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks on prep table at cook line; on drying clean dish rack at three compartment sink ; next to flat breads by ovens Operator removed Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 22131953

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment- between reach in cooler and chest freezer at cook line; Operator removed Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22131950

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit- spatulas at 90 F on the grill Operator discarded water Corrected On-Site

14-20-4

Detail 22131957

Basic - Ripped/worn plastic covers used as shelf covers in walk-in cooler

06-01-5

Detail 22131956

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner- scallops in standing water at three compartment sink Operator moved to walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 22131954

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation

Nov 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31A-04-4

Detail 21568219

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink at the bar removed. As per bartender sink removed last week due to plumbing issues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: Hand sink is on order per operator , will be installed by next week. Time Extended

Nov 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 13

03A-02-5

Detail 21555924

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cole slow (49F - Cold Holding) in small cold holding unit at servers station ; as per operator food prepared Sunday; food out of temperature for one hour; Food placed in ice bath. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 21555921

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking : chicken tenders, butter, sliced tomatoes at cook line; As per operator food on time since 11:00; operator time marked Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21555915

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Rice cooker - heavy food debris accumulation; can opener food debris Repeat Violation Warning

31A-04-4

Detail 21555916

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink at the bar removed. As per bartender sink removed last week due to plumbing issues. Warning

01C-10-4

Detail 21555918

Intermediate - oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied- operator placed tag back with the original batch Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21555922

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour at cook line; operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

06-09-1

Detail 21555919

Basic - 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. ROP fish thawed under water no longer frozen still in ROP package. Operator removed packages Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21555923

Basic - Food stored on floor- case of chicken and pickles in walk-in cooler Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 21555920

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 21555914

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop stored in water at 88 F next rice cooker. Operator discarded water. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21555925

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust- gaskets at reach in coolers at cook line Warning

22-16-4

Detail 21555917

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- at cook line Repeat Violation Warning

06-01-5

Detail 21555913

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. ROP fish , shrimp and calamari thawed in standing water at three compartment sink. Foods moved to walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site Warning

Aug 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 21248780

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw calamari stored above chicken wings in reach in cooler at cook line; Operator reversed. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21248783

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. burgers (40-48F - Cold Holding); streak skewers (44-45F - Cold Holding); in reach in cooler at cook line; Food not prepared or portioned today; Food out of temperature for less than 4 hours; Foods moved to walk-in cooler to quick chill Corrective Action Taken

03F-02-5

Detail 21248785

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking- chicken tenders and egg wash at cook line on four hour plan ; As per operator food on time since 10:00. Operator time marked foods; Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21248782

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at cook line soiled;

02B-04-5

Detail 21248786

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Cobra in ceviche is raw and not identified on the menu

01C-10-4

Detail 21248781

Intermediate - oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Operator placed tag with the container. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 21248784

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues/ mold like growth - all at cook line;

02D-01-5

Detail 21248779

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in the kitchen; Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Apr 14, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03F-10-5

Detail 21012886

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Butter, plantains

08B-38-4

Detail 21012887

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pretzels/Red wine vinegar containers/kitchen/corrective action taken/operator stored foods properly. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 21012888

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic containers/by dishmachine area.

02D-01-5

Detail 21012885

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/kitchen/corrective action taken/operator labeled food. Corrected On-Site

Feb 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-41-4

Detail 20883430

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine sanitizing at 0/ppm chlorine

08A-05-6

Detail 20883428

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw scallops over cooked lobster meat/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator stored raw scallops on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 20883429

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk/opened over 24 hours before/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator date labeled food.. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20883431

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cookline

Sep 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

03F-10-5

Detail 20553067

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.clarified butter/cookline

08B-36-4

Detail 20553068

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust.beef stored under 3 compartment sink (defrosting)/corrective action taken/operator stored foods back in cooler. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20553065

Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator stored foods properly. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 20553069

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop/cookline/corrective action taken/operator stored utensil properly. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20553066

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar/kitchen

Jul 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

16-46-4

Detail 20388351

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-30: Time Extended

Jul 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 20387328

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm. Corrected to 50ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 20387327

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 landing on prep make table cutting board. 1 landing on chef. 2 landing on prep table at front of toaster in prep area. 7 landing on prep table near reach in cooler in prep area. 2 landing on bread box in prep area. 2 landing on ice chest in prep area. 2 landing on food service film box in prep area. 1 landing on garnish box at bar. 1 landing on bread see stop sale. Warning

01B-03-5

Detail 20387325

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 landing on bread see stop sale. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 20387326

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning

Jul 7, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

51-16-7

Detail 20319966

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. 3 door reach in freezer stored outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-07: Time Extended

08B-42-4

Detail 20319967

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. 3 door freezer stored outside not fully enclosed has overhead protection and is secured. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-07: Time Extended