BLAZE PIZZA STORE #1246

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed one flying insect near kitchen exit door. Operator killed flying insects. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager, Jeremy CFM expired 5-9-25 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at pizza make station and portable green cutting boards in warewashing area soiled/ stained Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in prep area. Employee replenished paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean stacked pans on storage shelf in warewashing area unable to properly air dry. Operator separated pans. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach-in cooler across from pizza oven.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on walk in freezer door. HVAC tech here working on equipment. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed multiple shelves in reach-in cooler at front counter area rust that has pitted surface.

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed two flying insects near mop sink.

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM Jeremy certification expired May 2025.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach-in coolers on cook line soiled/ stained. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Multiple employee food safety training certifications are missing date of birth and date of expiration.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor near mop sink.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in coolers and shelves in coolers on cook line at pizza making stations and and walk-in-cooler shelving soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen and prep area soiled.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board in prep area soiled/ stained. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on wall/ ceiling in left corner of walk in freezer

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple shelves in walk-in-cooler soiled. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm).Operator emptied sink and remade solution retested at 200ppm Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on self dispensing soda machine in dining area soiled.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink near prep table. Operator replenished paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand wash sink at front service line. Let water run for 3-4 minutes and water temp at 70-71F.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf above triple sink unable to properly air dry

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple shelves in walk-in-cooler soiled.

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect observed near hand wash sink in prep area.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable green cutting board at clean storage shelf soiled/ stained.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at cook line used for dumping. Observed food debris and cheese in basin of sink. Employee cleaned out hand wash sink during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach-in cooler below pizza making station soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board in prep area with deep grooves. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled. Manager had employee clean during inspection.Repeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station soiled around nozzles with mold like substance and drip pan drain holes soiled. Manager cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents over clean drying rack dusty and soiled. Observed walls above ware washing area soiled and dusty. Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean containers stored on clean drying rack not inverted. Manager removed and stored containers properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean utensils stored in soiled holder located on clean drying rack. Manager removed holder and placed in ware washing area. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed pizza peels cracked at the end of cook line. Observed cracked dough lids in ware washing area.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floors throughout kitchen. Observed walk-in cooler and freezer floors soiled. Observed behind soda storage the floor soiled.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottle of oil stored on floor near dough prepping area. Observed bag of seasoning stored on floor at prep sink. Manager removed and stored Food properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dining room soda station behind unit soiled. Manager started cleaning during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open during inspection.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink located in backroom across from 3 compartment sink to have card board boxes in front of hand sink making it not accessible. Manager removed boxes blocking hand sink.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles over dough maker area to be torn.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water next to mop sink across from walk-in cooler.

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee with gloves on both hands rub hands on apron and then continue to engage on food prep on front line. Manager intervened. Employee wash hands Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee K. Ruhe with expired food handler training certificate dated 8-30-21. Manager completed new training certificate for employee during inspection Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelet while preparing food on front line. Employee removed bracelet Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee working register used engaged in food preparation on make line without changing gloves.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In lobby. On lemonade dispenser and soda dispenser. The area surrounding the dispenser nozzle has an accumulation of mold like substance on surface. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

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. Multiple employees hired for more than 60 days do not have training certificates. Operator stated that the establishment has been out of training booklets for more than 6 months. Repeat Violation Warning