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BIG BLUES BISTRO

5960 RICHARD ST · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32216

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 23, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1289902
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8708614
DBPR license2651897

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee grabbed some money then put on gloves and grabbed quesadillas, explained to her and she washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6High Priority12A-12-4

High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Operator grabbed raw chicken then changed gloves and grabbed tray and deli paper to put cooked chicken, explained to him and he washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 50f raw hamburger and 70f cooked onions by cook line, employee placed them in cooler, explained time as public health control **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 5

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer basket

#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container in it, operator moved it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed napkins **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator placed some **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only employee expired in February 2024/ **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container for raw chicken is cracked

#2Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan

#4Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of to go containers on floor, operator placed it on shelf **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:25 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 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.