Blaze Pizza Store #1246

4488 Town Center Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL 32246 · Permanent Food Service · License 2615475

C
Grade C
Safety score 71 of 100
Latest visit: Jul 8, 2026

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects foundHigh priority, repeat · fixed by the Jul 8 follow-up · 7 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Jul 7 complaint inspection
    1 high priority (fixed by the Jul 8 follow-up, 1 repeat), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 4 basic
    -17
  • Administrative complaint on Jul 7, since fixed
    Reduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
    -12
  • Safety score71

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Complaint inspection

8 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitJul 8, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    All earlier violations corrected.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitJul 7, 2026 Administrative complaint

    Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    8 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 3 Intermediate
    • 4 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found

      Observed 2 live flying insects in kitchen not landing on food. Following day call back as per District Office

      Repeat violationAdministrative complaint

    Intermediate3

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.

      Operator has cut arugula on time marked at front line area but no paperwork. Completed paperwork during inspection

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.

      A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Jeremy Klees with expired manager certificate 5-9-25

      Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.

      Operator has several employees food handler training certificates incomplete with DOB, trainers certificate number, expiration date

    Basic4

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.

      Handle stored in direct contact in shredded cheese container on front reach in cooler. Moved by manager.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.

      Multiple white & red storage container with stored food in walk in cooler cracked in disrepair

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

      Some ceiling tiles in kitchen with dust build up

      Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

      Over stored drinks in kitchen area

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.

Most cited

Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation2
Manager certification and employee training2
Food out of temperature1
In-use utensils properly stored1
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained1
Insects, rodents, pests and animals1