Blue Matisse Restaurant in Miami

Last inspected:

2505 Nw 87 Ave, Miami, FL 331721610
Overview

Blue Matisse Restaurant in Miami has accumulated 180 violations across 22 inspections dating back to at least 2016, averaging 8.2 violations per inspection—more than 50 percent above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared consistently across the facility's recent inspection history, including management awareness failures in 6 of the last 8 inspections, employee health policy violations in 4 inspections, food contact surface violations in 7 inspections, and chemical storage violations in 5 inspections. The facility has also been cited repeatedly for shell stock handling requirements and consumer advisory failures—critical issues for a establishment serving raw shellfish. Fire safety violations related to missing boiler inspection certificates have been documented since at least 2016 and recurred in 2025. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on March 26, 2026 identified 6 violations including shell stock and food contact surface deficiencies and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

22Inspections
180Violations
0Closures
4Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Blue Matisse Restaurant in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 8.2 violations / inspection 8.2 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Blue Matisse Restaurant in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)

— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed Boiler # 142919 # 021243 and not current boiler certificate available, as per chief engineer due to a delay with the state.

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed 059615 11/17/24. 021243 01/09/25. As per chief engineer units had been inspected and pending certificates to be issued.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. One certificate expired today
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. One certificate expired

Blue Matisse Restaurant in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)

— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections29 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

Blue Matisse Restaurant in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blue Matisse Restaurant in Miami last inspected?
Blue Matisse Restaurant in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 26, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Blue Matisse Restaurant in Miami?
The most frequently cited violations at Blue Matisse Restaurant in Miami are: Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Blue Matisse Restaurant in Miami had?
Blue Matisse Restaurant in Miami has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Blue Matisse Restaurant in Miami find?
Blue Matisse Restaurant in Miami was most recently inspected on March 26, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Blue Matisse Restaurant in Miami ever been shut down?
No, Blue Matisse Restaurant in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V40 (Wiping cloths usage) mean?
Violation 40 (Wiping cloths usage) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/40.
Has Blue Matisse Restaurant in Miami had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Blue Matisse Restaurant in Miami has 4 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Blue Matisse Restaurant in Miami operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Ihc Armillary Grille (2015).

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