Blaze Pizza
Last inspected: Jul 29, 2025
50
Score
Going back to 2022, Blaze Pizza has four inspections in the public record. Blaze Pizza was last inspected on Jul 29, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately and about 11 violations before that.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Blaze Pizza's latest score of 50 falls below the Jacksonville average of 74. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In pizza make reach-in cooler across from stand mixer, meatballs (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated item placed in service 3.5 hours earlier. Operator moved to walk-in freezer to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep table across from stand mixer in warmer, meatballs (130F - Hot Holding). Operator stated item placed in service 3.5 hours prior. Operator increased heat on warmer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - 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. 2 employees, hired over 60 days per manager, employee food handler training not completed.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One manager present, no Certified Food Manager certification completed. Manager stated he has been in position for approximately 3 months.
53A-04-6
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. At walk-in cooler, bottom of interior side of door separating.
36-51-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In back kitchen on clean dish shelves, pans stacked before air drying. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In walk-in cooler, rails on dough speed racks have build up.
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At dough prep area, bulk seasoning container on lower shelf not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
50
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
50
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at the end of splitter at prep sink near office where no hose is attached. Breaker located and placed on splitter. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for two employees working today.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ham, meatballs, sausage in flip top cooler in side kitchen opened more than 24 hours prior. Items dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Missing proof for one manager working today.
53A-01-7
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Shared dumpster outside of establishment.
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple speed racks in back kitchen. Ladders in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster outside of establishment.
33-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor under drink dispenser in dining area. Manager states floors are being re-done soon. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-02-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Multiple employee drinks in back kitchen area. Drinks discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment in kitchen. Floor under drink dispenser in dining area. Walls in back kitchen and prep areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Oven surface for pizza oven is cracked.
14-13-4
45
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front display cooler, meatballs 47F and ground beef 49F. Both items placed into display cooler approximately 15 minutes prior. Items moved to walk in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing for mop sink faucet at end of splitter where black hose is attached. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Knife on knife rack over prep table in back kitchen. Knife removed to be washed. Ice chute for drink dispenser in dining area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. One training record has new dates written over old dates.
53B-11-4
Basic - Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Red sanitizer bucket stored on shelf with to go wraps near front counter.
21-19-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board in back area. Manager states that new board will be ordered. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-09-4
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Shared recycling dumpster behind establishment.
33-14-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Apron stored with food in small food storage area in back kitchen. Apron moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under triple sink. Floor by bag in box soda rack. Floor in walk in freezer. Floor drain under drink dispenser in dining area. Wall below and around triple sink. Ceiling dust on light covers. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Oven shield near pizza oven. Cabinets below drink dispenser in dining area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In back kitchen by triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-64-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at front counter.
29-49-6
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blaze Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blaze Pizza on file is from Jul 29, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blaze Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Blaze Pizza.
How does Blaze Pizza compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Blaze Pizza most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Blaze Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Blaze Pizza have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Blaze Pizza means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Blaze Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Blaze Pizza is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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