BLASE CAFE/PI PIZZA

5263 OCEAN BLVD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 7/1/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: 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 206 seats, inside and outside. Previous ownership was licensed for 60 seats. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-01: Observed no seating change and 206 seats. Admin Complaint
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/. Change of ownership has occurred. Establishment is open and operating to the public. Warning Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-01: Observed no seating license for Blase Corp Admin Complaint
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: 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/. 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 Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-01: Observed no paperwork for plan review. Admin Complaint
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed wall soiled next to pizza reachin cooler. Observed Blase bar soda nozzle soiled due to drain line blocked. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-01: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8669327
2024-07-01
★★½☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/1/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 4/25/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Observed: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in both Blase and Pi. Warning Priority: Basic
  • 51-09-4:Basic - Observed: 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 206 seats, inside and outside. Previous ownership was licensed for 60 seats. Warning Priority: Basic
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/. Change of ownership has occurred. Establishment is open and operating to the public. Warning Priority: High Priority
  • 35B-06-4:Basic - Observed: Insect control device used to electrocute or stun insects not designed to retain insect within the device and is stored over clean silverware. Warning Priority: Basic
  • 46-01-4:Observed: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed pizza area dining room door blocked. Priority: Reporting
  • 29-27-4:Basic - Observed: No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Cook stated they dump on ground. Warning Priority: Basic
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - Observed: 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/. 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 Priority: Intermediate
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - Observed: 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. Warning Priority: Intermediate
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed wall soiled next to pizza reachin cooler. Observed Blase bar soda nozzle soiled due to drain line blocked. Warning Priority: Basic
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Observed: Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed drink cups on floor in outside storage area shed. Warning Priority: Basic
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unmarked chemical spray bottles in multiple areas. Warning Priority: Intermediate
Food Inspector #8669322
2024-04-25
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/25/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).