Gainesville, Alachua County

BLEU BIRD WINGS

5156 SW 34 ST, Gainesville, FL 32608

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 Intermediate
Apr 8, 2024
City
Gainesville
County
Alachua
Status
Closed
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 8, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 22785093

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed both tea spouts with buildup.

53B-02-5

Detail 22785097

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 employee over 60 days, Logan.

29-18-4

Detail 22785095

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed: part of the drain cover is missing at the floor drain under the back wall.

08B-49-4

Detail 22785096

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed: an employee sandwich on the top shelf of the reach-in cooler, front line. This was moved to the bottom shelf, now designated as an employee sandwich. Corrected On-Site

36-11-4

Detail 22785094

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed: the floor under the fryers, tiles missing, not easily cleanable.

Dec 8, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

32-04-4

Detail 22497887

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both restroom doors are not self closing. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: No change Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: No change Time Extended

Nov 8, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53A-07-6

Detail 22433834

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed: Chester Certified Food Manager expired on 9-26-2023, no other Certified Food Manager was offered. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: No Certified Food Manager card available for review. Owner was called, no answer as to if there is a current certificate available. Admin Complaint

32-04-4

Detail 22433833

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both restroom doors are not self closing. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: No change Time Extended

Oct 6, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

41-10-4

Detail 22346811

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: spray pink sanitizer stored hanging over the prep table. This was moved to the office/cleaning area. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 22346813

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed: the right hand faucet connection in the mop sink lacks a vacuum breaker.

53A-07-6

Detail 22346809

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed: Chester Certified Food Manager expired on 9-26-2023, no other Certified Food Manager was offered. Warning

32-04-4

Detail 22346810

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both restroom doors are not self closing. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22346816

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed styrofoam cup with liquid stored on the prep table.

08B-12-5

Detail 22346815

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed: cooked and cooked chicken in the walk-in cooler on the speed rack, not covered.

06-01-5

Detail 22346812

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 6+ cases of raw chicken on the lower prep shelf, 29-43F, not thawing under refrigeration, nor thawing submerged under running water. Invoice states order date 10-4-23, ship date 10-5-23, today is 10-6-23. Warning

36-10-4

Detail 22346814

Basic - soiled floors. Observed: the floor under the fryers have an accumulation of grease, cloths and debris. Warning

Jul 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 22146944

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: in the walk-in cooler: prepped raw chicken 49,49, prepped house ranch 51F. Items that are time/temperature control for safety wee then moved to the make table(36-37F) and the working reach-in freezer. Truck was unloaded this morning, walk-in cooler door left open. Kitchen temperature is 83F+. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: Buttermilk 54F, salad mix 53F, slice cheese 53F, Mac n cheese 53F, still in the walk-in cooler. These items were in the walk-in cooler overnight. Chicken and ranch were moved to the reach-in freezer and make table yesterday. Stellar services have been here for hours, per the owner, working on the equipment. Admin Complaint

Jul 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

50-17-3

Detail 22142579

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 6-1-2023.

03A-02-5

Detail 22142578

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: in the walk-in cooler: prepped raw chicken 49,49, prepped house ranch 51F. Items that are time/temperature control for safety wee then moved to the make table(36-37F) and the working reach-in freezer. Truck was unloaded this morning, walk-in cooler door left open. Kitchen temperature is 83F+. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22142575

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the internal front edge of the make table flip lid is soiled. ALSO, the tea urn nozzles have build up. ALSO, the soda nozzle cones, diffusers and internal contact points are soiled.

23-24-4

Detail 22142580

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed: the equipment handles have dried debris at the finger touch point.

23-03-4

Detail 22142577

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the ice activator on the soda machine(grey Y) is soiled.

32-17-4

Detail 22142576

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed: lack of self closers on both bathroom doors. Repeat Violation

Feb 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 10

11-27-4

Detail 21807120

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed person in charge at establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector provided vomitting and diarrhea procedure. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 21807117

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed person in charge cannot provide verifiable proof that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

41-17-4

Detail 21807124

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing toxic substance not properly labeled identifying contents ( sanitizer ). Repeat Violation

32-04-4

Detail 21807123

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both public restroom do not have a self-closing mechanism Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21807119

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket hanging on dry goods storage shelf. Manager removed and placed in office. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 21807118

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee on cook line with beard and no beard guard. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21807122

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler soiled

08B-12-5

Detail 21807115

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bacon in walk-in-cooler not covered.

42-01-4

Detail 21807116

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in a manner not allowed to dry. Manager placed mop correctly in mop sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 21807121

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of food removed ( sugar, chicken breading) from original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation

Jan 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-02-5

Detail 21564781

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Person In Charge with no proof of required state approved training provided for her and hired more than 60 days ago. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: Observed Person In Charge with no proof of required state approved training provided for her and hired more than 60 days ago. Time Extended

Nov 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 21557379

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items and cold holding temperatures in the Walk-in Cooler: Cole slaw (45F - Cold Holding); Cheese (60F - Cold Holding), employee advised that these items had been out during the lunch rush and had been recently put back in Walk-in Cooler, and in flip-top make table cooler Tomato (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding); (48F). Ambient temperature of flip-top make table cooler was 42.8F. Manager advised that these items had been recently prepped Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 21557377

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Person In Charge with no proof of required state approved training provided for her and hired more than 60 days ago. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21557376

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical substance (sanitizer). Person In Charge lit labels on spray bottles. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 21557381

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathrooms do not have a self closing mechanism.

13-04-4

Detail 21557378

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee on cook line preparing food with no beard guard.

42-01-4

Detail 21557380

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket in a manner not able to dry.

02D-01-5

Detail 21557375

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in kitchen working containers of food (sugar)removed from original container with no identification of food product stored in container.

Mar 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

32-04-4

Detail 20959290

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both bathroom doors with no self closing mechanism.

23-03-4

Detail 20959287

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled with mold like substance on Reach in Freezer

25-06-4

Detail 20959288

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum single serve pans not inverted. Manager inverted pans. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 20959289

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket in a manner that will not allow to dry. Manager hung mop Corrected On-Site

Feb 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

05-08-4

Detail 20832341

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer available at the establishment

27-16-4

Detail 20832346

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at hand wash sink next to mop sink at 80 degrees Fahrenheit. `

03C-94-4

Detail 20832343

Intermediate - Written procedures for non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods are lacking provisions for identifying food cooked with non-continuous process. Observed partially cooked wings with no written procedure for non-continuous cooking or identified.

51-11-4

Detail 20832342

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured. Manager placed chain around tank to secure. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20832340

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored on prep table and tablets stored on soft drink boxes at front counter.. Manager removed all items Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20832344

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on Reach in Freezer with gaskets soiled.

42-01-4

Detail 20832345

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not stored in a manager to allow to dry. Manager removed and hung mop. Corrected On-Site