BLASE CAFE

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: 59 days left on callback for no plans submitted. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair.Observed cracked light shield outside walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Time Extended

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler bottom cold holding chicken wings 49F, 2 lbs. ground beef 54F, 1 lb. Feta cheese 49F; at pizza station 1/2 lb. ham 61F, 1 lb. chicken 62F. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in reach in cooler bottom cold holding chicken wings 49F, 2 lbs. ground beef 54F, 1 lb. Feta cheese 49F; at pizza station 1/2 lb. ham 61F, 1 lb. chicken 62F. Warning

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 3 spray bottles at bar unlabeled. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair.Observed cracked light shield outside walk in cooler.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. A change of ownership has occurred and establishment has an indoor bar and prep area and an outside tiki area that are not on the previous ownership plans. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. A change of ownership has occurred and establishment currently has 132 seats, inside and outside. Previous ownership was licensed for 60 seats. Observed 80 seats tiki bar, 32 seats Blasé side, 20 seats pizza side. ** Admin Complaint** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed tiki bar added. Licensed for 60 seats, counted 132. 80 seats in tiki area, 32 seats in Blasé dining room and bar, and approximately 20 in pizza and bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: Time Extended

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed soiled soda nozzles at pizza bar. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. . Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. A change of ownership has occurred and establishment has an indoor bar and prep area and an outside tiki area that are not on the previous ownership plans. Warning

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 2 out of 3 bar dish machines not operating.

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. A change of ownership has occurred and establishment currently has 132 seats, inside and outside. Previous ownership was licensed for 60 seats. Observed 80 seats tiki bar, 32 seats Blasé side, 20 seats pizza side. ** Admin Complaint** Warning

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed tiki bar added. Licensed for 60 seats, counted 132. 80 seats in tiki area, 32 seats in Blasé dining room and bar, and approximately 20 in pizza and bar area. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed onions on floor in walk in cooler. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in flour on side of pizza preparation area bulk bin.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in employee bathroom. Emailed manager sign. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.Observed in pizza dining room exit door blocked by machine. Unable to open half door in front of exit door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) at East bar, small west bar, and main Dishwashing Machine ; (Chlorine 0ppm). Manager called for service.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored over dough and lettuce. Manager corrected by removing. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzles with debris on main bar west side. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. 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.Observed no employee training certificates. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance on white chute guard in ice machine bin.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed paint peeling on ceiling above preparation area in west kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 cutting boards on top of Reachin Coolers in pizza kitchen.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases of canned tomato stored on floor outside Walkin Cooler .

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed an approximate 1'x1' hole in wall just outside Walkin Cooler .

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 4 tongs on oven door handle. Employee corrected by removing.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no drain plug on shared dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash signs in bathrooms. Emailed manager signs.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed paper plates stored on floor near Walkin Cooler.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on bottom of Reachin Cooler to the immediate right inside pizza kitchen.

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed in reachin cooler 4 # diced cooked chicken and 1# butter, see stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/21. Please note: Licence renewal was 12/1/21. Visit Myfloridalicense.com to make your payment, if you have not already done so. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed several soda nozzles at both bars with buildup of debris. Warning

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips used for bucket table top sanitizer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Repeat Violation 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. Observed Tyler and Alex working in kitchen without any training certificates. Operator has books but no certificates for any staff. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance in ice machine on west side. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cups used to scoop out sugar and salt. Cook removed cups. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed peeling paint like material above Dishwashing machine and preparation table on west side of building. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent over Hand washing sink in kitchen with buildup of dust and mold. Warning

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no receptacle in both ladies restrooms. Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook corrected by removing. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in bathrooms on kitchen side Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood. Warning

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust buildup on Walkin cooler fan cover. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall above Hand washing sink in kitchen with buildup of dust. Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and sugar containers not labeled. Warning