Bluefin Grill and Bar in The Villages

Last inspected:

2738 Brownwood Blvd, The Villages, FL 32163
Overview

Bluefin 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.

26Inspections
117Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$360in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Bluefin Grill and Bar in The Villages: Comparison to Sumter County Averages

This Facility 4.5 violations / inspection 4.5 violations per inspection
Sumter County Avg 4.23 violations / inspection 4.23 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Sumter County Avg 0.14 closures / facility 0.14 county average

Bluefin Grill and Bar in The Villages: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $360.00

Disciplinary action history for Bluefin Grill and Bar in The Villages
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement 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

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. In the recharge zone located by employee bathroom.

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
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 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
— 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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 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

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

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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