Blaze Pizza Store 1073

3617 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608

Pizza

Last inspected: Sep 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Blaze Pizza Store 1073, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 15, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Blaze Pizza Store 1073's latest score of 86 sits above the Gainesville average of 75. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 15, 2025

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Mar 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jun 10, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed: pizza sauce and pineapple tidbits cans are dented.

01B-01-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the large yellow cutting board, the surface is not smooth and the board is stained.

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: moist build up at the pizza make station on the back wall of the front line, catch bin cut out. ALSO, the mount for the can opener has moist build up of debris. Both are being cleaned now. **Corrective Action Taken**

23-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old date stickers on food pans on the clean dish rack. Moved to dish. **Corrected On-Site**

16-46-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed: sanitizer buckets stored on the kitchen counter with hot holding meatballs, over bulk dry goods. Moved below. **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed: the first hand wash sink in the kitchen drains slowly.

29-20-5

Sep 5, 2023

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Jul 5, 2023

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut cherry tomatoes stored in the standup reach-in cooler between the front and back line, 47F. These were prepped yesterday according to staff. These were placed in a freezer pack and put in the reach-in freezer. **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. Observed lack of back flow device on the non chemical side of the splitter in the mop sink. The vacuum breaker was added back. **Corrected On-Site**

29-42-4

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Troy's Certified Food Manager card expired in March of 2023.

53A-03-7

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. Observed lack of approved provider for Employee Training, Blaze. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in the dining area, between the seat cushions, an accumulation in crumbs in multiple areas.

23-03-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a quaternary amonia bucket at 200 ppm stored next to the glass tea tea maker.

21-44-1

Sep 20, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blaze Pizza Store 1073 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blaze Pizza Store 1073 on file is from Sep 15, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blaze Pizza Store 1073?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Blaze Pizza Store 1073.

How does Blaze Pizza Store 1073 compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Blaze Pizza Store 1073 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Blaze Pizza Store 1073's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blaze Pizza Store 1073 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Blaze Pizza Store 1073 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Blaze Pizza Store 1073 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Blaze Pizza Store 1073 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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