BLONDIES CAFÉ #13
3349 NW 110 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 12 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/23/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 01B-28-5:High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Pan of cooked corn in walk-in cooler with date mark of 4/5. Manager stated they are looking for new kitchen staff and are not currently selling or cooking food. Manager discarded the corn during this inspection.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/23/2025 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/10/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4: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
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom keg cooler behind bar. Repeat Violation
- 36-50-4: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
- 01B-07-4: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
- 22-02-4: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
- 53B-01-5: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
- 41-04-4: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/10/2025 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: Gaskets on keg cooler in bar area soiled with mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling above fryers at cookline. Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: Interior walls of ice machine at cookline soiled with black substance. Interior of reach-in cooler in bar area soiled with brown substance. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/23/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/23/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Condiment cup without handle stored inside containers of sugar and chili powder at cookline. Manager discarded both condiment cups during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two co2 tanks beside back door of kitchen not secured.
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor below prep table at cookline. Two dead roaches on sticky trap on floor below prep table at cookline. Two dead roaches on sticky trap near handwash sink in pizza station. One dead roach floating in standing water in bottom of keg cooler in bar area. All were cleaned up during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Several deep holes in floor of bar area, near register.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of cooler in bar area soiled with mold-like substance. Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside bottom of two reach-in coolers in bar area. Repeat Violation
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Dust on ceiling above fryers at cookline. Repeat Violation
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two dead small flying insects inside bowl near cookline. Manager placed bowl into the three-compartment sink to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-04-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. 10 brown eggs inside container on shelf inside walk-in-in cooler with dirt and/or brown stains on the shells. Inspector asked manager for an invoice. Manager stated that he was unsure where the eggs came from. Manager set the eggs aside for an employee to take home. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior walls of ice machine at cookline soiled with black substance. Bottom interior of cooler in bar area soiled with brown substance. Repeat Violation
- 27-02-4:Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Recent well testing report unavailable upon request. Water at handwash sink in kitchen has a yellow tint. Inspector reported findings to the Gilchrist county department of health, who stated they would be testing the water on Monday. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/23/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 6/7/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
10
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-45-4: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
- 35A-03-4: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
- 33-14-4:Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Dumpster beside building overflowing with black trash bags.
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Handwash sink in bar area missing cold water handle.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of frying oil stored directly on floor below prep table at cookline. Warning
- 23-03-4: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
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of keg cooler in bar area. Repeat Violation
- 33-06-4:Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. No trash receptacle at handwash sink in pizza station.
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Floor in storage trailer soiled with dirt and leaves.
- 14-06-4: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.
- 35A-02-6: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.
- 08A-05-6: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
- 03B-01-6: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**
- 02C-03-5: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
- 22-02-4: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
- 31A-11-4: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
- 31B-02-4: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**
- 27-02-4:Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Bacteriological report for well unavailable upon request.
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/7/2024 revealed 18 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 3/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/1/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/29/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4: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**
- 35A-04-4: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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/29/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/28/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-18-1:High Priority - Operating on a suspended license, not in compliance with Final Order Establishment still open and operating. Employees are still serving alcohol with a suspended license. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2024 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/28/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5: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.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three co2 tanks not secured in kitchen near back door.
- 35A-03-4: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
- 08B-49-4: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.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of cooking oil stored directly on floor at cookline. Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of keg cooler behind bar. Repeat Violation
- 35A-04-4: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
- 41-10-4: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.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of microwave at cookline soiled with food debris.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/22/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/22/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/21/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-04-4: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/21/2023 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/18/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
3
Basic
13
Total
21
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three co2 tanks not secured beside fence outside door to kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor below sushi cooler behind bar area. Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5: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
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of condiments stored on floor in bar area below sushi cooler. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave at cookline soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation
- 12B-13-4: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**
- 35B-05-4: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
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Several boxes of takeout containers and cups stored directly on floor inside storage trailer beside building.
- 29-49-6: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
- 06-01-5: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.
- 36-50-4: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.
- 08B-17-4: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.
- 02D-01-5: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.
- 35A-02-6: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
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 06/01/2023. Admin Complaint
- 01B-24-5: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.
- 35A-04-4: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
- 29-34-4: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.
- 31A-11-4: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
- 31B-02-4: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
- 11-26-1: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/18/2023 revealed 21 total violations (5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 13 basic).