Blue Boy Pizza

1540 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601

Pizza

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2025

Score

High Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Blue Boy Pizza. The most recent visit was on Jan 8, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to seven violations per visit.

Restaurants in Gainesville average 75, so Blue Boy Pizza trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed: no time mark for the cheese. ALSO, no time mark for the pizza sauce. Adjusted Stickers were added for both. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Not open, cleaning day. **Time Extended**

03F-02-5

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed lack of a probe thermometer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: No change **Time Extended**

05-08-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 proof of training for any staff. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: No change **Time Extended**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed: lack of a poster. One was emailed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: No change **Time Extended**

11-27-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed: lack of a test kit. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: No change **Time Extended**

16-37-1

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed the hand wash sink, back faucet hub is missing, water leaks when turned on. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: No change **Time Extended**

29-07-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed: lack of a choking aid poster, one was emailed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: No change **Time Extended**

51-13-4

Feb 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed frame of pizza oven rusted.

22-31-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blue Boy Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blue Boy Pizza on file is from Jan 8, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Blue Boy Pizza compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Blue Boy Pizza most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Blue Boy Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Blue Boy Pizza have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Blue Boy 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.

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