Blue Water Bay in Melrose
Last inspected:
319 Sr 26, Melrose, FL 32666Blue Water Bay in Melrose has accumulated 359 violations across 42 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.5 per visit. The facility was shut down once for roach and rodent activity. Fire safety records document three citations for portable fire extinguishers with gauges in the red zone, with the most recent in 2022. Recent enforcement shows a pattern of repeated non-compliance: between January 20-22, 2026, inspectors conducted three consecutive inspections, with the facility failing to comply on the second day despite an emergency order.
Most recent closure: November 30, 2022 for roach & rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Blue Water Bay in Melrose: Comparison to Putnam County Averages
This Facility
8.3
violations / inspection
8.3 violations per inspection
Putnam County Avg
5.4
violations / inspection
5.4 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Putnam County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Blue Water Bay in Melrose: Emergency Closure History (1)
Blue Water Bay in Melrose: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $1,360.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2026021997 | $400.00 | Jan 20, 2026 | Tampa | |
| 5--2023006234 | $960.00 | Nov 30, 2022 | Jacksonville |
Blue Water Bay in Melrose: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
At double pan sink by tea station.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2017-04-05: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Next to rear exit in kitchen. Manager stated that the extinguisher was recently used. - From follow-up inspection on 2017-04-07: Next to rear exit in kitchen. **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Next to rear exit in kitchen. Manager stated that the extinguisher was recently used.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Blue Water Bay in Melrose: Full Inspection History — DBPR (45)
— 6 inspections25 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections29 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections25 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 8 inspections46 violations · 26 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections30 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections35 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections28 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections23 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Blue Water Bay in Melrose: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Blue Water Bay in Melrose under active enforcement?
- Records show 3 emergency order inspections between January 20, 2026 and January 22, 2026. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was Blue Water Bay in Melrose last inspected?
- Blue Water Bay in Melrose was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 8, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Blue Water Bay in Melrose last shut down?
- Blue Water Bay in Melrose was last shut down on November 30, 2022 for roach & rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Blue Water Bay in Melrose?
- The most frequently cited violations at Blue Water Bay in Melrose are: Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Blue Water Bay in Melrose had?
- Blue Water Bay in Melrose has had 45 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Blue Water Bay in Melrose find?
- Blue Water Bay in Melrose was most recently inspected on April 8, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Blue Water Bay in Melrose ever been shut down?
- Yes, Blue Water Bay in Melrose has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- Has Blue Water Bay in Melrose had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Blue Water Bay in Melrose has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Blue Water Bay in Melrose faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Blue Water Bay in Melrose has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,360.00 in fines.
- How much has Blue Water Bay in Melrose been fined?
- Blue Water Bay in Melrose has been fined a total of $1,360.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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