BLONDIES CAFÉ #13
3349 NW 110 ST, Branford FL 32008 · 253-381-0101
Last inspected Jan 27, 2026 · 17 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Four flies in kitchen near cookline close to back door. Two flies in kitchen near pizza oven.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $250
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2021007862 | Feb 12, 2021 | May 25, 2021 | $250 |
Inspection history
17 visits, newest first
Jan 27, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Two ziplock bags containing uncured Canadian bacon with date mark of 01/14.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2025. Establishment is open and serving food to the public with an expired license.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket and ice down in handwash sink at cookline. Manager removed bucket from the sink during this inspection.
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/ No certified food manager availablefor any employees employed at this establishment.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels available at two handwash sinks in bar area. Manager replenished the towels during this inspection.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Seven dead roaches in sticky trap in kitchen near cookline. Employee discarded the trap during this inspection.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. 1. Large hole in wall in kitchen beside three-compartment sink. 2. Several holes in floor in bar area. 3. Missing section of ceiling in liquor storage room.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards at cookline and pizza prep areas have deep cut marks.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee lunch on prep area near oven at cookline. Employee removed personal food items from the area during this inspection.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing handle at handwash sink in pizza prep area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on three pans on clean dish rack in warewash area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside two beer coolers in bar area.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling above cookline soiled with food debris.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Bags containing unwashed lemons and limes stored on shelf above bread inside walk-in cooler. Manager moved the unwashed produce to a lower shelf during this inspection.
Jan 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2025.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Pan containing raw alligator eat stored on shelf directly above bowl containing bell peppers inside walk-in cooler. Employee moved the alligator meat to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sinks at end of bar blocked by large trash can. Employee moved trash can away from sink during this inspection.
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/ No certified food manager training available for any employees.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Inspector observed four employees working with food during this inspection. No certified food manager present during this inspection.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Inspector observed four new employees working with food without food handler training who have not signed the employee health reporting agreement. Inspector provided the health reporting agreement to manager via email during this inspection.
No soap and/or paper towels/mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 1. No paper towels at any of the three handwashing sinks in bar area. Employee replenished towels at handwashing sinks during this inspection. 2. No soap at handwashing sink near pizza oven.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bowl containing fully-cooked hamburger meat missing date mark on shelf inside walk-in cooler. Employee stated the hamburger meat was cooked on 7/16 and added proper date mark during this inspection.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. No copy of the well testing report available from within the last 12 months.
Food stored on floor. Container of frying oil stored directly on floor at cookline.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Two boxes containing foam takeout trays stored directly on floor inside storage trailer beside building.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of both keg cooler and beer cooler in bar area.
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. No trash receptacle near handwashing sink in pizza station.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Air conditioning unit on wall above oven soiled with dust. 2. Light covers in kitchen near back door soiled with dust.
Jul 18, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sinks at end of bar blocked by large trash can. Employee moved trash can away from sink during this inspection.
No soap and/or paper towels/mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 1. No paper towels at any of the three handwashing sinks in bar area. Employee replenished towels at handwashing sinks during this inspection. 2. No soap at handwashing sink near pizza oven.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of both keg cooler and beer cooler in bar area.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Air conditioning unit on wall above oven soiled with dust. 2. Light covers in kitchen near back door soiled with dust.
Jul 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Pan of cooked corn in walk-in cooler with date mark of 4/5. Manager stated they are looking for new kitchen staff and are not currently selling or cooking food. Manager discarded the corn during this inspection.
Mar 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Commercially processed bottle of ranch dressing with buildup of mold-like substance on exterior of bottle.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Interior walls and interior of door on ice machine soiled with mold-like substance. 2. Interior of reach-in cooler near pizza oven soiled with brown substance. 3. Interior of beer cooler in bar area soiled with rust.
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. No food handler training available for any employees.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Two Sterno cans stored on shelf in kitchen directly beside box of lasagna and sandwich wrap. Manager removed chemicals from shelf during this inspection.
Dead roaches on premises. 1. One dead roach on floor in bar area below counter. 2. Two dead roaches on floor in bar area beside keg cooler. 3. One dead roach on floor in bar area at far entrance. Manager swept and discarded all dead roaches during this inspection.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom keg cooler behind bar.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Floor under and around equipment in kitchen soiled with dirt and/or food debris. 2. Wall in kitchen behind pizza oven soiled with dust.
Aug 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two dead small flying insects inside bowl near cookline. Manager placed bowl into the three-compartment sink to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. 10 brown eggs inside container on shelf inside walk-in-in cooler with dirt and/or brown stains on the shells. Inspector asked manager for an invoice. Manager stated that he was unsure where the eggs came from. Manager set the eggs aside for an employee to take home.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior walls of ice machine at cookline soiled with black substance. Bottom interior of cooler in bar area soiled with brown substance.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Recent well testing report unavailable upon request. Water at handwash sink in kitchen has a yellow tint. Inspector reported findings to the Gilchrist county department of health, who stated they would be testing the water on Monday.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Condiment cup without handle stored inside containers of sugar and chili powder at cookline. Manager discarded both condiment cups during this inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two co2 tanks beside back door of kitchen not secured.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor below prep table at cookline. Two dead roaches on sticky trap on floor below prep table at cookline. Two dead roaches on sticky trap near handwash sink in pizza station. One dead roach floating in standing water in bottom of keg cooler in bar area. All were cleaned up during this inspection.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Several deep holes in floor of bar area, near register.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of cooler in bar area soiled with mold-like substance.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside bottom of two reach-in coolers in bar area.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Dust on ceiling above fryers at cookline.
Aug 23, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine lid at cookline soiled with mold-like substance. Cutting board at sushi station stained black. Interior of reach-in cooler in bar area soiled with brown buildup.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lower shelf of prep table at cookline soiled with food debris. White shelf near oven at cookline soiled with food debris. Exterior of reach-in freezers inside storage trailer soiled with black substance. Vent on AC unit above oven soiled with dust.
Jun 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in kitchen near three-compartment sink.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Carton of raw shell eggs stored on wire shelf above sliced cheese inside walk-in cooler. Manager moved raw eggs to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In pot on stovetop at cookline: rice (124F - Hot Holding). Manager stated he cooked the rice appropriately one hour prior. Manager began reheating the rice to 165F during this inspection.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Pan of hotdogs missing date mark on shelf inside walk-in cooler. Manager stated the hot dogs were opened on 06/03 and added proper date mark. Open bag of sausage missing date mark on shelf inside reach-in cooler in pizza station. Manager stated the sausage was opened on 06/05 and added proper date mark.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine lid at cookline soiled with mold-like substance. Cutting board at sushi station stained black. Interior of reach-in cooler in bar area soiled with brown buildup.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher and metal scrub pad stored inside handwash sink at pizza station. Manager removed all from handwash sink during this inspection.
No handwash sign and/or paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Signs throughout establishment read "hand wash only" and do not instruct employees to wash hands. No towels at any handwash sinks in bar area. Manager replenished towels during this inspection.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Bacteriological report for well unavailable upon request.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelf beside reach-in cooler in pizza station. Manager removed cardboard from shelf during this inspection.
Dead roaches on premises. Five dead roaches on floor in bar area below sushi station counter. One dead roach inside keg cooler in bar area. Manager had employee sweep and discard all dead roaches during this inspection.
Dumpster overflowing garbage. Dumpster beside building overflowing with black trash bags.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Handwash sink in bar area missing cold water handle.
Food stored on floor. Containers of frying oil stored directly on floor below prep table at cookline.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lower shelf of prep table at cookline soiled with food debris. White shelf near oven at cookline soiled with food debris. Exterior of reach-in freezers inside storage trailer soiled with black substance. Vent on AC unit above oven soiled with dust.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of keg cooler in bar area.
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. No trash receptacle at handwash sink in pizza station.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Floor in storage trailer soiled with dirt and leaves.
Wood food-contact and/or non food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden columns in storage trailer not sealed. Plywood lining shelf in storage trailer not sealed. Wood around AC unit at cookline not sealed.
Mar 1, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 29, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 51 rodent droppings on floor in kitchen below storage shelf near walk-in cooler.
Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches on floor inside walk-in cooler. One dead roach on floor in kitchen near walk-in cooler.
Feb 28, 2024Administrative 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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Operating on a suspended license, not in compliance with Final Order Establishment still open and operating. Employees are still serving alcohol with a suspended license.
Feb 28, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 51 rodent droppings on floor in kitchen below storage shelf near walk-in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two bottles of dish soap on shelf above onion powder and cans of green beans in external storage shed. Employee removed dish soap from shelf during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of microwave at cookline soiled with food debris.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Foam takeout cup stored inside bin of flour on shelf near walk-in cooler.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three co2 tanks not secured in kitchen near back door.
Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches on floor inside walk-in cooler. One dead roach on floor in kitchen near walk-in cooler.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Open "lunchable" stored on top of bottles of alcohol inside reach-in cooler behind bar.
Food stored on floor. Container of cooking oil stored directly on floor at cookline.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of keg cooler behind bar.
Aug 22, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 21, 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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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 186 rodent droppings along perimeter of interior walls inside storage trailer beside establishment. Storage trailer contains canned foods, two freezers stocked with food, and single service takeout cups and trays.
Aug 18, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 21 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Four flies in kitchen near cookline close to back door. Two flies in kitchen near pizza oven.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 06/01/2023.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Container of cooked potatoes with date mark of 8/9 on shelf inside walk-in cooler.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 186 rodent droppings along perimeter of interior walls inside storage trailer beside establishment. Storage trailer contains canned foods, two freezers stocked with food, and single service takeout cups and trays.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at hose connection on corner of building near door to kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Red bucket stored inside handwash sink in kitchen near pizza oven. Ice dumped into handwash sink in bar area. Drink cup stored inside handwash sink in bar area. Sushi cooler drain line ran into handwash sink in bar area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing from two handwash sinks in bar area. Paper towels missing at handwash sink in kitchen near pizza oven.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Two new employees without food handler training who have not sighed the employee health reporting agreement.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three co2 tanks not secured beside fence outside door to kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor below sushi cooler behind bar area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on prep table beside cutting board at cookline. Employee removed phone from prep table during this inspection.
Food stored on floor. Box of condiments stored on floor in bar area below sushi cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave at cookline soiled with food debris.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored on top of fresh produce on shelf inside walk-in cooler. Inspector had employee remove drink from shelf during this inspection.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Two holes in ceiling leading to the outside of food storage trailer with rodent droppings present beside establishment. 60 day Warner per Paul.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Several boxes of takeout containers and cups stored directly on floor inside storage trailer beside building.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach-in cooler across from three-compartment sink in bar area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Several bags of frozen chicken wings being thawed on prep table near cookline. Inspector instructed manager to thaw them under refrigeration or cool running water.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Wall in kitchen around cookline heavily soiled with grease. Floor inside storage trailer heavily soiled with wet cardboard and plastic trash.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed box of tomatoes stored on shelf above cheese and condiments inside walk-in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of flour on shelf near walk-in cooler missing label. Bin of sugar on shelf near walk-in cooler missing label.
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.