BLONDIES CAFÉ #13

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2025.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Pan containing raw alligator eat stored on shelf directly above bowl containing bell peppers inside walk-in cooler. Employee moved the alligator meat to the bottom shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sinks at end of bar blocked by large trash can. Employee moved trash can away from sink during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

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/ No certified food manager training available for any employees. Warning

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Inspector observed four employees working with food during this inspection. No certified food manager present during this inspection.

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. Inspector observed four new employees working with food without food handler training who have not signed the employee health reporting agreement. Inspector provided the health reporting agreement to manager via email during this inspection.

Intermediate - No soap and/or paper towels/mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 1. No paper towels at any of the three handwashing sinks in bar area. Employee replenished towels at handwashing sinks during this inspection. 2. No soap at handwashing sink near pizza oven.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bowl containing fully-cooked hamburger meat missing date mark on shelf inside walk-in cooler. Employee stated the hamburger meat was cooked on 7/16 and added proper date mark during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. No copy of the well testing report available from within the last 12 months.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of frying oil stored directly on floor at cookline.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Two boxes containing foam takeout trays stored directly on floor inside storage trailer beside building.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of both keg cooler and beer cooler in bar area.

Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. No trash receptacle near handwashing sink in pizza station.

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Air conditioning unit on wall above oven soiled with dust. 2. Light covers in kitchen near back door soiled with dust. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Commercially processed bottle of ranch dressing with buildup of mold-like substance on exterior of bottle. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Interior walls and interior of door on ice machine soiled with mold-like substance. 2. Interior of reach-in cooler near pizza oven soiled with brown substance. 3. Interior of beer cooler in bar area soiled with rust. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No food handler training available for any employees. Warning

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Two Sterno cans stored on shelf in kitchen directly beside box of lasagna and sandwich wrap. Manager removed chemicals from shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1. One dead roach on floor in bar area below counter. 2. Two dead roaches on floor in bar area beside keg cooler. 3. One dead roach on floor in bar area at far entrance. Manager swept and discarded all dead roaches during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom keg cooler behind bar. Repeat Violation

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Floor under and around equipment in kitchen soiled with dirt and/or food debris. 2. Wall in kitchen behind pizza oven soiled with dust. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in kitchen near three-compartment sink.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Carton of raw shell eggs stored on wire shelf above sliced cheese inside walk-in cooler. Manager moved raw eggs to the bottom shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In pot on stovetop at cookline: rice (124F - Hot Holding). Manager stated he cooked the rice appropriately one hour prior. Manager began reheating the rice to 165F during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Pan of hotdogs missing date mark on shelf inside walk-in cooler. Manager stated the hot dogs were opened on 06/03 and added proper date mark. Open bag of sausage missing date mark on shelf inside reach-in cooler in pizza station. Manager stated the sausage was opened on 06/05 and added proper date mark. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine lid at cookline soiled with mold-like substance. Cutting board at sushi station stained black. Interior of reach-in cooler in bar area soiled with brown buildup. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher and metal scrub pad stored inside handwash sink at pizza station. Manager removed all from handwash sink during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No handwash sign and/or paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Signs throughout establishment read "hand wash only" and do not instruct employees to wash hands. No towels at any handwash sinks in bar area. Manager replenished towels during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Bacteriological report for well unavailable upon request.

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelf beside reach-in cooler in pizza station. Manager removed cardboard from shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Five dead roaches on floor in bar area below sushi station counter. One dead roach inside keg cooler in bar area. Manager had employee sweep and discard all dead roaches during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Dumpster beside building overflowing with black trash bags.

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Handwash sink in bar area missing cold water handle.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of frying oil stored directly on floor below prep table at cookline. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lower shelf of prep table at cookline soiled with food debris. White shelf near oven at cookline soiled with food debris. Exterior of reach-in freezers inside storage trailer soiled with black substance. Vent on AC unit above oven soiled with dust. Warning

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of keg cooler in bar area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. No trash receptacle at handwash sink in pizza station.

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Floor in storage trailer soiled with dirt and leaves.

Basic - Wood food-contact and/or non food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden columns in storage trailer not sealed. Plywood lining shelf in storage trailer not sealed. Wood around AC unit at cookline not sealed.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 51 rodent droppings on floor in kitchen below storage shelf near walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: Seven rodent droppings on floor and on wood below food storage shelf in kitchen near walk-in cooler. Eight rodent droppings on shelf beside seasonings in kitchen near walk-in cooler. 12 rodent droppings scattered on insulation inside hole in wall in kitchen near cookline. Approximately 30 rodent droppings on floor below prep table in kitchen near back door. Employees began cleaning areas during this inspection. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches on floor inside walk-in cooler. One dead roach on floor in kitchen near walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: None observed. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 51 rodent droppings on floor in kitchen below storage shelf near walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two bottles of dish soap on shelf above onion powder and cans of green beans in external storage shed. Employee removed dish soap from shelf during this inspection.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of microwave at cookline soiled with food debris.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Foam takeout cup stored inside bin of flour on shelf near walk-in cooler.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three co2 tanks not secured in kitchen near back door.

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches on floor inside walk-in cooler. One dead roach on floor in kitchen near walk-in cooler. Warning

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Open "lunchable" stored on top of bottles of alcohol inside reach-in cooler behind bar.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of cooking oil stored directly on floor at cookline. Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of keg cooler behind bar. Repeat Violation

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 186 rodent droppings along perimeter of interior walls inside storage trailer beside establishment. Storage trailer contains canned foods, two freezers stocked with food, and single service takeout cups and trays. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: Four rodent droppings along inside perimeter walls of the back of storage trailer beside establishment. Manager cleaned up and discarded rodent droppings during this inspection. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Four flies in kitchen near cookline close to back door. Two flies in kitchen near pizza oven. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 06/01/2023. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Container of cooked potatoes with date mark of 8/9 on shelf inside walk-in cooler.

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 186 rodent droppings along perimeter of interior walls inside storage trailer beside establishment. Storage trailer contains canned foods, two freezers stocked with food, and single service takeout cups and trays. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at hose connection on corner of building near door to kitchen.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Red bucket stored inside handwash sink in kitchen near pizza oven. Ice dumped into handwash sink in bar area. Drink cup stored inside handwash sink in bar area. Sushi cooler drain line ran into handwash sink in bar area. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing from two handwash sinks in bar area. Paper towels missing at handwash sink in kitchen near pizza oven. Repeat Violation

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. Two new employees without food handler training who have not sighed the employee health reporting agreement. Repeat Violation

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three co2 tanks not secured beside fence outside door to kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor below sushi cooler behind bar area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on prep table beside cutting board at cookline. Employee removed phone from prep table during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of condiments stored on floor in bar area below sushi cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave at cookline soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored on top of fresh produce on shelf inside walk-in cooler. Inspector had employee remove drink from shelf during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Two holes in ceiling leading to the outside of food storage trailer with rodent droppings present beside establishment. 60 day Warner per Paul. Warning

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Several boxes of takeout containers and cups stored directly on floor inside storage trailer beside building.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach-in cooler across from three-compartment sink in bar area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Several bags of frozen chicken wings being thawed on prep table near cookline. Inspector instructed manager to thaw them under refrigeration or cool running water.

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Wall in kitchen around cookline heavily soiled with grease. Floor inside storage trailer heavily soiled with wet cardboard and plastic trash.

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed box of tomatoes stored on shelf above cheese and condiments inside walk-in cooler.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of flour on shelf near walk-in cooler missing label. Bin of sugar on shelf near walk-in cooler missing label.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. None available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: No change. Inspector provided a list of providers during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of degreaser stored on shelf in outside storage trailer above condiments. Employee removed degreaser from shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing backflow prevention device at hose connection behind building near employee entrance.

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. None available. Inspector provided during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth stored inside handwash sink at pizza station. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. None available. Warning

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. None available. Inspector provided during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only one available for establishment with six employees. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Inside pizza make-table: sliced cream cheese missing date mark. Coleslaw missing date mark. Manager stated both were prepared 02/11 and added proper date mark. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. PIC could not locate report.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop inside bin of flour on shelf near walk-in cooler. Employee removed bowl from flour during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three co2 tanks beside building. One co2 tank near exit door in bar area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in bar area near bar entrance. One dead roach on floor under ice bin in bar area. Employee discarded both and cleaned area during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil stored on floor in kitchen under prep table near three-compartment sink.

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. PIC could it locate last inspection.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on containers throughout kitchen.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler behind bar area containing kegs.

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed potatoes stored above hot dogs inside walk-in cooler.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of flour on shelf near walk-in cooler missing label. Employee added proper label during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen and began working with food without washing hands. Inspector had employee wash hands. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 6/1/2022. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in walk-in cooler: cheese (47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in walk-in cooler 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed item in reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to pizza oven. Cutting board on prep table next to ice machine. Interior of ice machine in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl stored in hand washing sink across from pizza oven. Manager removed bowl from sink.

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/. No proof of certified food manager for establishment. Warning

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in walk-in cooler. Manager stated item prepared on 7/30. Manager placed proper date on item. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank in bar area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep table next to ice machine.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall next to pizza oven.

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Door to reach-in freezer in back storage area.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink in kitchen. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink across from pizza oven.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make line reach-in cooler.

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/. Establishment has no certified food manager. Warning

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank used to hold door open.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee milk on shelf in walk-in cooler. Manager removed milk. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf above make line reach-in cooler.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pineapple on floor in walk-in cooler. Bottled water on floor across from oven.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall to the side of the pizza oven.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside of make line reach-in cooler.

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of milk in walk-in cooler. Manager stated item opened the previous day. Manager had employee place date on item. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Where cutting board on kitchen reach-in cooler. Soda guns in bar area.

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/. No proof of manager certification. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of soda stored on floor.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer in trailer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on shelf above kitchen reach-in cooler.