BLEU BIRD WINGS
5156 SW 34 ST, Gainesville FL 32608
Last inspected Apr 8, 2024 · 7 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
JUL 23
OCT 23
APR 24
▼ IMPROVING
3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 6-1-2023.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed both tea spouts with buildup.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 employee over 60 days, Logan.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed: part of the drain cover is missing at the floor drain under the back wall.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed: an employee sandwich on the top shelf of the reach-in cooler, front line. This was moved to the bottom shelf, now designated as an employee sandwich.
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Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed: the floor under the fryers, tiles missing, not easily cleanable.
Dec 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both restroom doors are not self closing.
Nov 8, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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/ Observed: Chester Certified Food Manager expired on 9-26-2023, no other Certified Food Manager was offered.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both restroom doors are not self closing.
Oct 6, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: spray pink sanitizer stored hanging over the prep table. This was moved to the office/cleaning area.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed: the right hand faucet connection in the mop sink lacks a vacuum breaker.
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/ Observed: Chester Certified Food Manager expired on 9-26-2023, no other Certified Food Manager was offered.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both restroom doors are not self closing.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed styrofoam cup with liquid stored on the prep table.
Stored food not covered. Observed: cooked and cooked chicken in the walk-in cooler on the speed rack, not covered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 6+ cases of raw chicken on the lower prep shelf, 29-43F, not thawing under refrigeration, nor thawing submerged under running water. Invoice states order date 10-4-23, ship date 10-5-23, today is 10-6-23.
soiled floors. Observed: the floor under the fryers have an accumulation of grease, cloths and debris.
Jul 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 25, 2023Call 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. Observed: in the walk-in cooler: prepped raw chicken 49,49, prepped house ranch 51F. Items that are time/temperature control for safety wee then moved to the make table(36-37F) and the working reach-in freezer. Truck was unloaded this morning, walk-in cooler door left open. Kitchen temperature is 83F+.
Jul 24, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 6-1-2023.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: in the walk-in cooler: prepped raw chicken 49,49, prepped house ranch 51F. Items that are time/temperature control for safety wee then moved to the make table(36-37F) and the working reach-in freezer. Truck was unloaded this morning, walk-in cooler door left open. Kitchen temperature is 83F+.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the internal front edge of the make table flip lid is soiled. ALSO, the tea urn nozzles have build up. ALSO, the soda nozzle cones, diffusers and internal contact points are soiled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed: the equipment handles have dried debris at the finger touch point.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the ice activator on the soda machine(grey Y) is soiled.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed: lack of self closers on both bathroom doors.
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