Boulevard Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2025
25
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Boulevard Cafe, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 10, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 15 violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.
Across the inspection history, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Boulevard Cafe's latest score of 25 falls below the Chiefland average of 72. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
5
Inspections
5
Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee at cookline cut raw chicken with gloved hands, changed gloves without washing hands, then put on new gloves and handled a bag of fruit. Manager had employee wash hands and out on new gloves before continuing to work with food. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Box containing raw shell eggs stored on shelf directly above sour cream inside reach-in cooler near three-compartment sink. Manager moved raw shell eggs to the bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside reach-in cooler near front counter: pork (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the chicken and pork had been held inside the unit overnight and has not been in-use this morning. Stop sales issued.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler near front counter: ham (45F - Cold Holding); pork (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the ham was placed into the cooler approximately one hour prior from another cooler. Inspector had employee move the ham to another cooler to cool to 41F. Manager stated the chicken and pork had been held inside the unit overnight and has not been in-use this morning. Stop sales issued.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 1. Open bottle containing dish soap stored on top of ice machine. Manager removed dish soap from area during this inspection. 2. Hand soap refills stored on top shelf of dry storage rack directly above syrups and croutons. Manager removed soap from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Shelving on interior of reach-in cooler near back door soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Manager unable to locate chemical test kit for quaternary sanitizer in three-compartment sink.
16-37-1
Intermediate - 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 proof of food handler training available for any employees. Currently there are 3 employees working in kitchen. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Dripping pipe below three-compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Sleeve of foam cups and box containing foam trays stored directly on floor in dry storage area. Manager removed both from floor during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid and/or missing drain plug. Dumpster behind building left open and missing drain plug.
33-16-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sign missing in unisex restroom in lobby.
31B-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Two boxes containing fountain soda syrup stored directly on floor in dry storage area. Manager removed both from floor during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Absorbent and porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use in dry storage room containing food and single-use items.
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup stored on top of refrigerated make-table at cookline. Manager removed drink from area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
25
Sep 3, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing glass cleaner stored on shelf in back of kitchen directly above bag of sweetener packets and several bags of muffin mix. Manager moved all food to another shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Several boxes containing takeout cups and lids stored directly on floor in dry storage room.
25-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in kitchen near back door. Manager swept and discarded the dead roach during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck to the top of three plastic pan lids on clean dish rack near three-compartment sink.
16-46-4
74
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Packages of raw tuna stored on shelf above zip bag containing cooked krab and zip bag containing cooked shrimp in reach-in freezer in storage area. Employee placed cooked foods on the top shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in dry storage area of kitchen. One fly in customer dining area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two aerosol cans of spray paint stored on wire shelf above ketchup packets in dry storage area. Employee removed spray paint from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bottle of dish soap stored inside handwash sink near three-compartment sink. Employee removed dish soap bottle from handwash sink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Zip bag containing ham missing date inside reach-in cooler near three-compartment sink. Employee stated the ham was sliced on 01/18 and added proper date mark. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throat throughout kitchen soiled with food debris under and around equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Sleeping cot set up inside dry storage room in back of kitchen.
43-01-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid left open behind building.
33-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket in kitchen: chlorine 200+ppm. Employee dumped chlorine from bucket and refilled it using quaternary tablets. Then Quaternary 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
43
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
50
Feb 27, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bucket of paint and bottle of dish soap stored on shelf with mojo sauce on bottom shelf of storage rack in dry storage area. Manager removed mojo sauce from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered the kitchen from the dining room and scooped ice without washing hands. Manager had employee stop and wash hands before continuing to work. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
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. One employee missing training. Manager stated employee has been employed for more than 60 days.
53B-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach-in freezer near office.
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single-use cookie bags stored on bottom shelf of personal item storage rack below drinks and electronics. Manager moved the cookie bags to another shelf away from personal items during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single-use takeout containers stored uninverted on table in back dry storage area. Manager inverted the containers during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Boulevard Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Boulevard Cafe on file is from Feb 10, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Boulevard Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Boulevard Cafe.
How does Boulevard Cafe compare to other restaurants in Chiefland?
Boulevard Cafe most recently scored 25 out of 100, which is lower than the Chiefland average of 72.
Has Boulevard Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Boulevard Cafe have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Boulevard Cafe 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 Boulevard Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Boulevard Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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