Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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BLASE CAFE

5263 OCEAN BLVD UNIT 9 · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34242

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 19, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3571640
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10727538
DBPR license6803879

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#4High Priority01B-02-5

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**

WarningStop Sale
#5High Priority03A-02-5

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**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate51-16-7

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 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**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#7Intermediate41-17-4

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

Corrected On-Site

Basic 3

#1Basic21-04-4

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

#2Basic38-01-4

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

#3Basic23-03-4

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**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:40 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.