How many health inspections has BLUE RIDGE GRILL had?

BLUE RIDGE GRILL has had 30 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has BLUE RIDGE GRILL ever been shut down?

No, BLUE RIDGE GRILL has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at BLUE RIDGE GRILL?

The most frequently cited violations at BLUE RIDGE GRILL are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

BLUE RIDGE GRILL

1037 N BROADWAY, Bartow, FL 33830

Polk County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: VRG RESTAURANT GROUP LLC · License: SEA6301067

BLUE RIDGE GRILL in Bartow, FL has 30 inspections on record with 218 total violations (7.3 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

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Data current as of March 19, 2025

Inspection History (30)

Mar 19, 2025 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Oct 30, 2024 — Routine - Food· 11 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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