Question 1

How many health inspections has BLUE IGUANA had?

Accepted Answer

BLUE IGUANA has had 5 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Question 2

Has BLUE IGUANA ever been shut down?

Accepted Answer

No, BLUE IGUANA has no emergency closures on record.

Question 3

What are the most common violations at BLUE IGUANA?

Accepted Answer

The most frequently cited violations at BLUE IGUANA are: Food in good condition, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.

Question 4

What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?

Accepted Answer

FOOD QUALITY HAZARD: Food in poor condition — spoiled, contaminated, mislabeled, or adulterated — can cause foodborne illness, allergic reactions, or poisoning. Spoiled food may contain dangerous levels of histamine (causes scombroid poisoning from fish), Listeria (grows during refrigeration), or toxin-producing molds. Mislabeled food can trigger fatal allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Inspect all food upon delivery and regularly during storage. Reject food that is: spoiled, damaged, at incorrect temperature, past expiration, improperly labeled, or from unverified sources. Date-mark all ready-to-eat TCS foods — use within 7 days if held at 41°F or below. Discard any food of questionable quality.

Question 5

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

Accepted Answer

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

BLUE IGUANA

Inspection History (5)

High Priority Violations

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

High Priority Violations

High Priority Violations

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