BLASE CAFE
5263 OCEAN BLVD UNIT 9
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/26/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-16-7: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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: Plans were not updated per plan review. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/26/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/23/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-09-4: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**
- 51-15-4: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**
- 51-16-7: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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/23/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 2 out of 3 bar dish machines not operating.
- 51-09-4: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
- 51-15-4: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
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed onions on floor in walk in cooler. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
- 10-01-5: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.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in employee bathroom. Emailed manager sign. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
- 22-02-4: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
- 51-16-7: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
- 46-01-4: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/21/2024 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 9/25/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed souffle cup without handle stored in bulk sugar.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing.Observed 4-5 ceiling tiles missing above entrance to Walkin Cooler . Repeat Violation
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.Missing coving near Walkin Cooler under Hand wash sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.Observed floor drains with buildup of grease and debris in pizza oven area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Missing floor tiles outside Walkin Cooler . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed canned tomatoes, flour bag opened, and oil on floor outside Walkin Cooler . Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed shelving in Walkin Cooler soiled with food debris.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Observed wall soiled next to pizza Reachin Cooler with food debris.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed raw shell eggs stored over tortilla in Walkin Cooler. Employee rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.Observed Clam Chowder in Walkin Cooler at 48F dated 9/15/23. Employee discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Walkin Cooler Cold Holding Clam Chowder 48F, Milk 50F
- 11-27-4: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. Did not observe vomit plan. Printed for operation. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed soiled soda gun at pizza side bar. Employee corrected by cleaning. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/25/2023 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).