Blue a Tampa Bistro in Tampa

Last inspected:

1001 N Westshore Avenue, Tampa, FL 33607
Overview

Blue A Tampa Bistro has been emergency-closed once, on January 29, 2024, for rodent and fly activity. The facility has accumulated 189 violations across 25 inspections dating back several years, averaging 7.6 violations per inspection — roughly 46 percent above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurrent: proper hand and arm washing violations appeared in at least 4 inspections; employee health reporting violations in at least 3 inspections; food contact surface violations in at least 5 inspections; handwashing facility violations in at least 3 inspections; management awareness violations in at least 3 inspections; and approved food source violations in at least 2 inspections. The facility also has a history of fire safety violations — boiler inspection documentation was cited as missing in November 2023 and July 2024. Three disciplinary actions totaling $1,000 in fines have been issued. The most recent inspection on March 2, 2026 resulted in a Warning Issued disposition after 21 violations were found, including high-priority violations for management awareness, approved food source, proper hand and arm washing, and handwashing facilities. A follow-up inspection on March 9, 2026 found 3 violations and was marked Call Back - Complied.

Most recent closure: January 29, 2024 for rodent & fly activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
189Violations
1Closures
2Fire
$1,000in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Blue a Tampa Bistro in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 7.6 violations / inspection 7.6 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.75 violations / inspection 5.75 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Blue a Tampa Bistro in Tampa: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Blue a Tampa Bistro in Tampa
DateReasonReopened
Rodent & fly activity 10:11:00

Blue a Tampa Bistro in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)

Total fines on record: $1,000.00

Disciplinary action history for Blue a Tampa Bistro in Tampa
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2025071466 $400.00 Sep 4, 2025 Miami (Doral)
3--2024009219 $400.00 Jan 29, 2024 Fort Lauderdale
3--2021022901 $200.00 Mar 9, 2021 Miami (Doral)

Blue a Tampa Bistro in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— 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 two boiler certificatesexpired 132939-7/12/24; 052583-7/12/24
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

Blue a Tampa Bistro in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections24 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 2 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections25 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Blue a Tampa Bistro in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blue a Tampa Bistro in Tampa last inspected?
Blue a Tampa Bistro in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 9, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
When was Blue a Tampa Bistro in Tampa last shut down?
Blue a Tampa Bistro in Tampa was last shut down on January 29, 2024 for rodent & fly 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 a Tampa Bistro in Tampa?
The most frequently cited violations at Blue a Tampa Bistro in Tampa are: Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Blue a Tampa Bistro in Tampa had?
Blue a Tampa Bistro in Tampa has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Blue a Tampa Bistro in Tampa find?
Blue a Tampa Bistro in Tampa was most recently inspected on March 9, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Blue a Tampa Bistro in Tampa ever been shut down?
Yes, Blue a Tampa Bistro in Tampa has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
Has Blue a Tampa Bistro in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Blue a Tampa Bistro in Tampa has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Blue a Tampa Bistro in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Blue a Tampa Bistro in Tampa has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,000.00 in fines.
How much has Blue a Tampa Bistro in Tampa been fined?
Blue a Tampa Bistro in Tampa has been fined a total of $1,000.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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