BIG BLUES BISTRO
5960 RICHARD ST, Jacksonville FL 32216 · 9047398172
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 10 visits since February 2024
MAY 24
OCT 24
APR 26
JUN 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. License expired 6.1.26.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Only manager expired on 12/2025, Alvin Deshaun Brown 360 training took test on 12-11-20, hasn't taken test yet
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operator failed to submit a Commissary Notification form to the division for each commissary prior to use. Operator stated they buy water and they haven't discarded the water since last inspection because they don't have commissary yet. Not using food truck city anymore per food truck city owner,
Aug 19, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee grabbed raw hamburger then changed gloves and made customer a drink, explained to her and she washed hands
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw pili meat on shelf above raw fish, upright cooler, operator rearranged
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 56f raw bacon shrimp, shredded cheese, 90f batter on table, explained 4 hrs procedure, no time, no procedure today
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 130f cooked chicken, 120f rice, on table, explained 4 hrs procedure, no time, no procedure today, operator wrote times on
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bread in hand sink, employee removed bag
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Only manager expired on 12/2025, Alvin Deshaun Brown 360 training took test on 12-11-20, hasn't taken test yet
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operator failed to submit a Commissary Notification form to the division for each commissary prior to use. Operator stated they buy water and they haven't discarded the water since last inspection because they don't have commissary yet. Not using food truck city anymore per food truck city owner,
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw fish 30f in bag, operator removed them from bag
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened drink on prep table, operator discarded it
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking, no beard guard
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking, no hair restraint, he put on hat
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Has it on email
Aug 19, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken and beef in stand up reach in cooler at 45-46F. Person person in charge unit plugged back in after traveling. Has been out of temperature for less than 4 hours. Ambient temperature of unit down to 40F by end of inspection.
Aug 19, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 56-70f cooked peppers and onions on counter, explained 4 hrs procedure, cook wrote time on
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operator failed to submit a Commissary Notification form to the division for each commissary prior to use. Not using food truck city anymore per food truck city owner
Jun 24, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch face with gloved hands, then handle food without washing hands. Employee removed gloves and washed hands.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle obtaining water from an unapproved source. At time of callback establishment does not have an approved commissary, is obtaining water from home per person in charge. Person in charge emptied water tank and added clean water with proof of purchase at time of inspection.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. License expired 6.1.26.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. At time of callback establishment does not have an approved commissary, is obtaining water from home per person in charge. Person in charge emptied water tank and added clean water with proof of purchase at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken and beef in stand up reach in cooler at 45-46F. Person person in charge unit plugged back in after traveling. Has been out of temperature for less than 4 hours. Ambient temperature of unit down to 40F by end of inspection.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No CFM for location due to expired. On open warning at time of inspection.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment hold tomato, lettuce, cooked onions, mushrooms on time, has time mark, but no written plan. Inspector emailed to person in charge.
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Establishment has no approved commissary, not utilizing Food Truck City. On open warning.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease accumulated on floor and wall under cooktop.
Apr 30, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw personal eggs on shelf above seafood, upright cooler, operator rearranged
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 56-70f cooked peppers and onions on counter, explained 4 hrs procedure, cook wrote time on
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Only manager expired on 12/2025, Alvin Deshaun Brown 360 training took test on 12-11-20
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operator failed to submit a Commissary Notification form to the division for each commissary prior to use. Not using food truck city anymore per food truck city owner
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dusty fan
Apr 30, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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
Oct 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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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
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
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
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer basket
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container in it, operator moved it
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed napkins
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator placed some
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/
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container for raw chicken is cracked
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of to go containers on floor, operator placed it on shelf
May 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open box of raw fish stored over open container of cooked wings on bottom shelf in upright reach in cooler. Moved by manager. Raw beef stored over raw fish in upright reach in cooler. Moved by manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Slice cheese (68F - Cold Holding), stored next to three compartment sink area, place there approximately 30 mins ago from main reach in cooler as per manager. Manager place back in reach in cooler
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan stored inside hand wash sink. Moved by manager.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.