Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

BLONDIES CAFÉ #13

3349 NW 110 ST · BRANFORD · Suwannee County · FL 32008

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 12, 2021
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3051414
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7412023
DBPR license7100349

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedFebruary 12, 2021 2:51 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedFebruary 12, 2021 6:12 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority8 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical24 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#13High Priority28-14-4

High Priority – Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Operator stated at time of inspection they dump the mop water on ground outside of kitchen back door. **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 15 rodent dropping under prep table in back area across from Three compartment sink next to boxes of aluminum single service pans and under metal buffet pans. Approximately 20 droppings under a plastic board next to ice machine. **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On prep table across from Three compartment sink: butter (72°F – Cold Holding) operator stated butter has been out since previous day. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#16High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table across from Three compartment sink: butter (72°F – Cold Holding) operator stated item has been out since previous day. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 7

#18Intermediate31A-03-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Metal bowl and tongs in sink at cooks line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#19Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cooks line, bar, bathrooms, prep area. **Warning**

Warning
#21Intermediate16-34-4

Intermediate – No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**

Warning
#22Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Behind bar. **Warning**

Warning
#23Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food items in walk in cooler. (Sausage, au jus, ribs, milk) **Warning**

Warning
#24Intermediate22-01-4

Intermediate – Soda gun soiled. Both soda guns behind bar. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 13

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In prep area and behind bar. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On reach in cooler of cooks line. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-41-4

Basic – Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust or debris. Wall under fan across from Three compartment sink in prep area. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic14-36-5

Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk in cooler door. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink behind bar, cooks line, prep area. Inspector gave operator signs to place at sinks. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic29-27-4

Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided. Plans on file states mop sink location it outside of kitchen door. Observed no sink. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes next to back door. Plastic cups in trailer. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer keg cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Behind the bar hanging on Three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#17Basic22-20-5

Basic – Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. White plastic plate in ice machine. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:34 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.