BLUE BOY SANDWICH SHOP
6514 NORWOOD AVE, Jacksonville FL 32208 · 9047351170
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired 06/01/2026. Operator renewed license during inspection.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of pizza sauce at bottom shelf of prep area with large dent in seal of can. Operator removed from shelf.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired 06/01/2026. Operator renewed license during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In standup reach in freezer, uncooked breaded chicken over ready to eat sausage, operator switched storage levels.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cook line flip top reach in cooler, chicken (47F - Cold Holding) stored at side of cooler with lid propped open by tongs. All other time/temperature control food for safety in temperature. Operator removed tongs to allow flip top to close.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior base and shelf of flip top reach in cooler with food debris build up. Can opener in prep area with rust build up on blade. Bulk ice bin at front counter with mold like substance under ice drop chute.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at either restroom. Operator provided paper towels.
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. At time of inspection two food handling training expired, per operator other two food handling employees recently hired in last month.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cardboard tube used as scoop in sugar container. Operator removed cardboard scoop.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk in cooler, employee personal food and beverages on top shelf over food for customers. Discussed with operator.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf over three compartment sink, clean metal containers stacked while wet.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Flour build up at baseboards of prep room area. Employee present actively cleaning floors at time of inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In standup reach in freezer ice build up on shelves and base of freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front counter bulk ice bin with ice scoop stored inside the ice. Operator relocated to correct storage location.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris build up under rotating plate of microwave on prep line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood fan vents with dust build up on cook line. Backside of over on cook line with debris build up.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food debris in clean container on shelf over three compartment sink. Employee removed container from shelf.
Jan 30, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In bottom section of reach-in cooler at cook line, pan of raw hamburgers stored over ready to eat corned beef. Person in Charge moved hamburgers
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In cold sandwich make reach-in cooler, tuna salad dated 1/27 to 2/3, total of 8 days.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line reach-in cooler, sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Cheese stacked above chill line of cooler. Person in Charge stated cheese placed in service 1.5 hours earlier. Person in Charge moved cheese to bottom section of cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line in steam table, sausage (86F - Hot Holding). Person in Charge stated item placed in warmer 1.5 hours earlier.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At prep area handwash sink, no soap. Employee filled soap dispenser.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In bread prep area, multiple tanks not secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple open bottle waters on counters throughout kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At cook line, cell phone on prep counter.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer, floor soiled. At front counter, floor under counter at ice machine area soiled. At cook line, floor under counter soiled. At cook line, floor at fryer has grease build up. At prep area, ceiling vents have dust build up. In mixer room, side of built in cabinet soiled. In bread prep area and mixer room, floor has build up of flour debris. In walk-in cooler, fan cover has build up. At back triple sinks, floor under sinks soiled.
Hole in or other damage to wall. At air handler room, hole in wall. In proofer room, paint on walls peeling
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In prep area, double door reach-in freezer has ice build up in bottom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple lower shelves throughout kitchen have build up of food residue/debris. Exterior of walk-in cooler door by handle has build up of food residue. In bread prep area, exterior of multiple bulk containers soiled with residue. In bread prep area, stand mixer has build up of flour debris. At dish area, shelves on clean dish rack have black stains.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At cook line, interior of reach-in cooler has build up of food debris.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At cook line, wet towel on prep counter.
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In prep area 3 door reach-in cooler, raw hamburgers stored over cooked roast beef. Operator moved to correct storage levels.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At prep area, table top slicer has food debris. At dining room soda dispenser, multiple nozzles have build up.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. At front counter, operator added bagel with cold smoked salmon, not identified as raw. Operator added asterisk to item and consumer advisory.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At prep area in sandwich make reach-in cooler, container of cheese sauce has styrofoam cup. Operator removed.
Dead roaches on premises. At bread prep area, observed 1 dead roach on floor. Operator swept and discarded.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At air handler room, standing water on floor.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk-in cooler, floor soiled. At front counter, floor under counter at ice machine area soiled. At cook line, floor under counter soiled. At cook line, floor at fryer has grease build up. At prep area, wall at slicer soiled. In mixer room, side of built in cabinet soiled. In proofer room, floor soiled.
Hole in or other damage to wall. At air handler room, hole in wall.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, reach-in cooler gaskets have build up. At prep area, handles on 3 door reach-in cooler have build up on inside. Throughout kitchen, multiple lower shelves soiled. In baking area, exterior of bulk containers soiled. At walk-in cooler, door handle and door at handle soiled. At dish area, shelves on clean dish rack have black stains.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At cook line, interior of flip top reach-in cooler soiled.
Mar 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In prep area reach-in freezer, open case of raw turkey patties stored over pan of hot dogs. Operator moved turkey to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, mushrooms (57F - Cold Holding). Operator stated item placed out 1 hour prior. Employee moved to reach-in cooler.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk-in cooler, lunch box with personal food stored on top shelf over customer foods. Operator moved lunch box to bottom shelf.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk-in cooler, floor soiled. At front counter, floor under counter at ice machine area soiled. At front counter, ceiling vent has dust build up. In mixer room, side of built in cabinet soiled. Operator started cleaning floor and vent at front counter.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At prep area reach-in freezer, ice build up on bottom shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, reach-in cooler gaskets have build up. At prep area, handles on 3 door reach-in cooler have build up on inside. At prep area, lower shelf across from ovens/fryers soiled. In baking area, exterior of bulk containers soiled. Legs and back plate of stand mixer has build up.
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At prep area in reach-in freezer, ground sausage in plastic wrap stored over open case of fish. Person in Charge moved items to proper storage.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In prep area items dated, roast beef 8/29, pastrami 9/6, corned beef 9/10. Person in Charge stated employee that sliced items Monday 9/16, placed in same pans as previous sliced items without changing dates. Person in Charge marked all items with correct dates.
No soap provided at handwash sink. In men's restroom, soap dispenser empty.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In walk-in cooler, styrofoam cup in pepper mixture. Employee removed.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk-in cooler, floor soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At prep area, top and front of convection oven soiled. Handles on reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer, back side has build up. At prep area, exterior of red microwave has build up. Legs and back plate of stand mixer for bread. Exterior/lids of multiple bulk containers in baking area.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. In prep area, hand slicer mounted on wood, wood not sealed.
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator DBPR form 5030-103
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk-in cooler. Floor in proofed room. Exterior side of cabinet in mixer room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cook line reach-in cooler. Handles on multiple reach-in coolers. Exterior of multiple bulk containers in baking area. Sides of fryer. Lower shelf under prep table at cook line. Legs and back plate of stand mixer for bread.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Open case of styrofoam cups stored on floor in small storage area by employee restroom.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In baking area, bulk sugar container not labeled.
Jul 7, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer in prep area, raw pork sausage stored over ready to eat hot dogs. Items moved and stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On make line in kitchen, pan of raw chicken 67F. Item put into service approximately 20 minutes prior. Item moved to reach in cooler to cool.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee training record expired. Manager states employee will be trained Monday and has been here for 30 years.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen. Hairnet placed on.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in cooler. Floor in walk in freezer. Floor under drink dispenser by front counter.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in proofer room is peeling.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler for sandwich making station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handles for multiple reach in coolers. Exterior of mixer in baking area. Exterior of flour container in baking area. Speed racks in proofer. Cabinets below front counter.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go cups on floor in small storage area by employee restroom.
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