BLUE LAVENDER CAFE
1414 COLLINS AVE, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139
License #2337918
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →BLUE LAVENDER CAFE in MIAMI BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 83.4 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 24, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 12 total violations — 1 critical, 4 major, 7 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on February 24, 2026 had no critical findings, but inspectors still documented 3 major and 3 minor violations.
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Inspection History
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- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. The food put towels at the location.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting boards soiled at the cook line.
- [12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a plate of pasta and a coffee cup being eaten on a preparation table. The owner discarded the items.
- [10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the cook line. The cooks removed them.
- [14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of sugar. The chef discarded the bowl.
- [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a purple liquid not labeled at the front counter. The owner labeled it.
What do locals think?
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Would you eat here?
BLUE LAVENDER CAFE has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?
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