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BLONDIES CAFÉ #13

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 7, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3424623
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8661102
DBPR license7100349

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#11High Priority35A-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.

#12High Priority08A-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**

Corrected On-Site
#13High Priority03B-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**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 5

#14Intermediate02C-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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15Intermediate22-02-4

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**

Warning
#16Intermediate31A-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**

Corrected On-Site
#17Intermediate31B-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**

Corrective Action Taken
#18Intermediate27-02-4

Intermediate – Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Bacteriological report for well unavailable upon request.

Basic 10

#1Basic14-45-4

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**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic35A-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**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic33-14-4

Basic – Dumpster overflowing garbage. Dumpster beside building overflowing with black trash bags.

#4Basic29-09-4

Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Handwash sink in bar area missing cold water handle.

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Containers of frying oil stored directly on floor below prep table at cookline. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic23-03-4

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**

Warning
#7Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of keg cooler in bar area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic33-06-4

Basic – Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. No trash receptacle at handwash sink in pizza station.

#9Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Floor in storage trailer soiled with dirt and leaves.

#10Basic14-06-4

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.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 12:59 PM.

Violation category totals
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
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 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)

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