BLAZE PIZZA STORE #1246
4488 TOWN CENTER PKWY, Jacksonville FL 32246 · 904.420-4333
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
DEC 24
APR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found Observed two flying insects near mop sink.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 7, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 live flying insects in kitchen not landing on food. Following day call back as per District Office
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Jeremy Klees with expired manager certificate 5-9-25
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator has cut arugula on time marked at front line area but no paperwork. Completed paperwork during inspection
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Operator has several employees food handler training certificates incomplete with DOB, trainers certificate number, expiration date
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over stored drinks in kitchen area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Some ceiling tiles in kitchen with dust build up
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple white and red storage container with stored food in walk in cooler cracked in disrepair
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle stored in direct contact in shredded cheese container on front reach in cooler. Moved by manager.
Mar 24, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed one flying insect near kitchen exit door. Operator killed flying insects.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager, Jeremy CFM expired 5-9-25
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at pizza make station and portable green cutting boards in warewashing area soiled/ stained
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in prep area. Employee replenished paper towels.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean stacked pans on storage shelf in warewashing area unable to properly air dry. Operator separated pans.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach-in cooler across from pizza oven.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on walk in freezer door. HVAC tech here working on equipment.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed multiple shelves in reach-in cooler at front counter area rust that has pitted surface.
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed two flying insects near mop sink.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM Jeremy certification expired May 2025.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach-in coolers on cook line soiled/ stained.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Multiple employee food safety training certifications are missing date of birth and date of expiration.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor near mop sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in coolers and shelves in coolers on cook line at pizza making stations and and walk-in-cooler shelving soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen and prep area soiled.
Apr 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board in prep area soiled/ stained.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on wall/ ceiling in left corner of walk in freezer
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple shelves in walk-in-cooler soiled.
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm).Operator emptied sink and remade solution retested at 200ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on self dispensing soda machine in dining area soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink near prep table. Operator replenished paper towels.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand wash sink at front service line. Let water run for 3-4 minutes and water temp at 70-71F.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf above triple sink unable to properly air dry
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple shelves in walk-in-cooler soiled.
Apr 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect observed near hand wash sink in prep area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable green cutting board at clean storage shelf soiled/ stained.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at cook line used for dumping. Observed food debris and cheese in basin of sink. Employee cleaned out hand wash sink during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach-in cooler below pizza making station soiled.
Aug 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board in prep area with deep grooves.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled. Manager had employee clean during inspection.
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