BLAZE PIZZA STORE 1073
3617 SW ARCHER RD, Gainesville FL 32608 · 352.377.6644
Last inspected Sep 15, 2025 · 5 visits since July 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut cherry tomatoes stored in the standup reach-in cooler between the front and back line, 47F. These were prepped yesterday according to staff. These were placed in a freezer pack and put in the reach-in freezer.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the Coke and the Coke Zero with buildup.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed : the front door closer does not pull the door, springs back open over 3 inches.
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed: Casey lacking proof of a Certified Food Manager card. The card was reprinted from the website.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed: a date of birth missing on a certificate.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed: a quaternary amonia(200ppm) sanitizer bucket stored over bagged olives. The buckets were moved.
Jun 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed: pizza sauce and pineapple tidbits cans are dented.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the large yellow cutting board, the surface is not smooth and the board is stained.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: moist build up at the pizza make station on the back wall of the front line, catch bin cut out. ALSO, the mount for the can opener has moist build up of debris. Both are being cleaned now.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old date stickers on food pans on the clean dish rack. Moved to dish.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed: sanitizer buckets stored on the kitchen counter with hot holding meatballs, over bulk dry goods. Moved below.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed: the first hand wash sink in the kitchen drains slowly.
Sep 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 5, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut cherry tomatoes stored in the standup reach-in cooler between the front and back line, 47F. These were prepped yesterday according to staff. These were placed in a freezer pack and put in the reach-in freezer.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed lack of back flow device on the non chemical side of the splitter in the mop sink. The vacuum breaker was added back.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Troy's Certified Food Manager card expired in March of 2023.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed lack of approved provider for Employee Training, Blaze.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in the dining area, between the seat cushions, an accumulation in crumbs in multiple areas.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a quaternary amonia bucket at 200 ppm stored next to the glass tea tea maker.
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.