Blue Pointe Bar and Grill in Tequesta
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18701 Se Federal Hwy, Tequesta, FL 33469Blue Pointe Bar and Grill in Tequesta has been emergency-closed twice, both for fly activity in May and July 2021. The facility has accumulated 179 violations across 39 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.6 violations per inspection — slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. However, the establishment faces a severe pattern of recurring high-priority violations: management awareness, employee health reporting, and proper hand washing violations have been cited in nearly every inspection over the past two years, indicating systemic failures in food safety management and employee hygiene practices. Four disciplinary actions totaling $1,800 in fines have been issued. The most recent three inspections—on June 27, October 1, and October 30, 2025—each resulted in administrative complaint recommendations, with the October 30 complaint inspection documenting 6 high-priority violations including management awareness, hand washing, and employee health reporting. This escalating enforcement activity reflects ongoing non-compliance with core food safety practices.
Most recent closure: July 29, 2021 for fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Blue Pointe Bar and Grill in Tequesta: Comparison to Martin County Averages
Blue Pointe Bar and Grill in Tequesta: Emergency Closure History (2)
Blue Pointe Bar and Grill in Tequesta: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $1,800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025083728 | $200.00 | Oct 1, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2023042294 | $400.00 | Jul 19, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2021035953 | $800.00 | Jul 30, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2021021508 | $400.00 | May 6, 2021 | Fort Lauderdale |
Blue Pointe Bar and Grill in Tequesta: Full Inspection History — DBPR (39)
— 3 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections13 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 6 inspections23 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 8 inspections32 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 13 inspections40 violations · 27 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 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· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Blue Pointe Bar and Grill in Tequesta: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Blue Pointe Bar and Grill in Tequesta last inspected?
- Blue Pointe Bar and Grill in Tequesta was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 30, 2025. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- When was Blue Pointe Bar and Grill in Tequesta last shut down?
- Blue Pointe Bar and Grill in Tequesta was last shut down on July 29, 2021 for 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 Pointe Bar and Grill in Tequesta?
- The most frequently cited violations at Blue Pointe Bar and Grill in Tequesta are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Management awareness.
- How many health inspections has Blue Pointe Bar and Grill in Tequesta had?
- Blue Pointe Bar and Grill in Tequesta has had 39 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Blue Pointe Bar and Grill in Tequesta find?
- Blue Pointe Bar and Grill in Tequesta was most recently inspected on October 30, 2025 with 7 violation(s), including 6 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Blue Pointe Bar and Grill in Tequesta ever been shut down?
- Yes, Blue Pointe Bar and Grill in Tequesta has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has Blue Pointe Bar and Grill in Tequesta faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Blue Pointe Bar and Grill in Tequesta has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,800.00 in fines.
- How much has Blue Pointe Bar and Grill in Tequesta been fined?
- Blue Pointe Bar and Grill in Tequesta has been fined a total of $1,800.00 across 4 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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
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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