Blaze Pizza Store #1246

4488 Town Center Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL 32246
Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
52
Score
High Risk

Across the available record, Blaze Pizza Store #1246 has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Blaze Pizza Store #1246 was last inspected on Mar 24, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Blaze Pizza Store #1246 on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board in prep area soiled/ stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on wall/ ceiling in left corner of walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple shelves in walk-in-cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
82
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect observed near hand wash sink in prep area.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable green cutting board at clean storage shelf soiled/ stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at cook line used for dumping. Observed food debris and cheese in basin of sink. Employee cleaned out hand wash sink during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach-in cooler below pizza making station soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
67
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled. Manager had employee clean during inspection.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board in prep area with deep grooves. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
90
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station soiled around nozzles with mold like substance and drip pan drain holes soiled. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dining room soda station behind unit soiled. Manager started cleaning during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open during inspection.
33-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents over clean drying rack dusty and soiled. Observed walls above ware washing area soiled and dusty. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean containers stored on clean drying rack not inverted. Manager removed and stored containers properly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean utensils stored in soiled holder located on clean drying rack. Manager removed holder and placed in ware washing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-06-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed pizza peels cracked at the end of cook line. Observed cracked dough lids in ware washing area.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floors throughout kitchen. Observed walk-in cooler and freezer floors soiled. Observed behind soda storage the floor soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottle of oil stored on floor near dough prepping area. Observed bag of seasoning stored on floor at prep sink. Manager removed and stored Food properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
61
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blaze Pizza Store #1246 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blaze Pizza Store #1246 on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blaze Pizza Store #1246?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Blaze Pizza Store #1246.

How does Blaze Pizza Store #1246 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Blaze Pizza Store #1246 most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Blaze Pizza Store #1246's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blaze Pizza Store #1246 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Blaze Pizza Store #1246 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 Store #1246 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Blaze Pizza Store #1246 is inspected around two times per year on average.