Bluefin Grill and Bar in The Villages
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2738 Brownwood Blvd, The Villages, FL 32163Bluefin Grill and Bar in The Villages has 26 inspections on record dating from 2022 to October 2025, accumulating 117 violations and averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have been a persistent concern, appearing in 17 of the 26 inspections. Employee health reporting violations were cited in at least 5 inspections, and handwashing and chemical storage violations recurred across multiple inspections. Chemical properly stored violations appeared in at least 7 inspections, indicating a systemic management issue with hazardous substance control. Two disciplinary actions have been taken against the facility with combined fines of $360. A fire safety violation was documented on June 2, 2025, when a portable fire extinguisher gauge was found in the red zone. The most recent inspection on October 14, 2025 was a complaint-based inspection that found 18 violations including four high-priority violations for employee health reporting, chemical storage, consumer advisory, and handwashing, resulting in an administrative complaint recommendation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Bluefin Grill and Bar in The Villages: Comparison to Sumter County Averages
Bluefin Grill and Bar in The Villages: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $360.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025078354 | $200.00 | Oct 14, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2016009148 | $160.00 | Feb 19, 2016 | Miami (Doral) |
Bluefin Grill and Bar in The Villages: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended
Bluefin Grill and Bar in The Villages: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 2 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections0 violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Bluefin Grill and Bar in The Villages: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Bluefin Grill and Bar in The Villages last inspected?
- Bluefin Grill and Bar in The Villages was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 14, 2025. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Bluefin Grill and Bar in The Villages?
- The most frequently cited violations at Bluefin Grill and Bar in The Villages are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Bluefin Grill and Bar in The Villages had?
- Bluefin Grill and Bar in The Villages has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Bluefin Grill and Bar in The Villages find?
- Bluefin Grill and Bar in The Villages was most recently inspected on October 14, 2025 with 8 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Bluefin Grill and Bar in The Villages ever been shut down?
- No, Bluefin Grill and Bar in The Villages has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Bluefin Grill and Bar in The Villages had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Bluefin Grill and Bar in The Villages has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Bluefin Grill and Bar in The Villages faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Bluefin Grill and Bar in The Villages has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $360.00 in fines.
- How much has Bluefin Grill and Bar in The Villages been fined?
- Bluefin Grill and Bar in The Villages has been fined a total of $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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