Blue Boy Sandwich Shop
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
32
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Blue Boy Sandwich Shop, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 30, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Blue Boy Sandwich Shop on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
32
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At prep area in reach-in freezer, ground sausage in plastic wrap stored over open case of fish. Person in Charge moved items to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In men's restroom, soap dispenser empty.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In prep area items dated, roast beef 8/29, pastrami 9/6, corned beef 9/10. Person in Charge stated employee that sliced items Monday 9/16, placed in same pans as previous sliced items without changing dates. Person in Charge marked all items with correct dates. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At prep area, top and front of convection oven soiled. Handles on reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer, back side has build up. At prep area, exterior of red microwave has build up. Legs and back plate of stand mixer for bread. Exterior/lids of multiple bulk containers in baking area.
23-03-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. In prep area, hand slicer mounted on wood, wood not sealed.
14-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In walk-in cooler, styrofoam cup in pepper mixture. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk-in cooler, floor soiled.
36-73-4
58
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
74
Jul 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On make line in kitchen, pan of raw chicken 67F. Item put into service approximately 20 minutes prior. Item moved to reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer in prep area, raw pork sausage stored over ready to eat hot dogs. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee training record expired. Manager states employee will be trained Monday and has been here for 30 years. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-14-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in proofer room is peeling. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in cooler. Floor in walk in freezer. Floor under drink dispenser by front counter. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen. Hairnet placed on. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go cups on floor in small storage area by employee restroom.
25-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handles for multiple reach in coolers. Exterior of mixer in baking area. Exterior of flour container in baking area. Speed racks in proofer. Cabinets below front counter. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler for sandwich making station.
05-09-4
50
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing blue chemical cleaner stored on shelf above flip top cooler in prep area with to go items. Bottle moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In stand up reach in freezer by slicer, raw turkey burgers stored over ready to eat onion rings. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple sliced meats in reach in cooler in back kitchen sliced yesterday. Pan of cut tomatoes stored in reach in cooler in prep area sliced yesterday. Items dated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee working today.
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and backpack stored with to go cup lids at front counter. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in prep area working with lettuce. Hair restraint provided and put on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under front counter. Floor under wood pallets in dry storage where flour/sugar are stored. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall by mens urinal. Wall in proofing area is peeling.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wood pallets lined with cardboard in walk in cooler. Legs for prep sinks show rust. **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of flour container in dry storage area. Speed rack inside proofing area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
45
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook handled raw fish with gloved hands, placed fish into fryer basket, and immediately handled clean spatula at grill without washing hands and changing gloves. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees. In reach in cooler under sandwich line, tuna salad 47F. Tuna salad removed from walk in cooler approximately one hour prior. Door for reach in cooler was slightly open. Door closed to cool tuna salad. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam well by grill, cooked grits 120F and cooked sausage 89F. Both items placed into service approximately two hours prior. Grits voluntarily discarded and sausage placed on grill and reheated to 177F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In reach in cooler on make line by grill, meatloaf opened two days prior. Meatloaf dated. In standup reach in cooler behind cook line, cut turkey and cut roast beef prepared two days prior. All items dated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. White plastic knives and spoons near sandwich make line.
25-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Two cases of to go cups stored in small room under collapsing ceiling tile and insulation. Cups moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves under front counter. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden shelf for desserts at front counter is not sealed.
14-47-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in cooler. Floor in dry storage room near bread prep area.
36-73-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two employee drink bottles and one open drink cup on shelf above sandwich make line. One open drink cup on pass through shelf by front counter. All drinks discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in small storage area by employee restroom.
36-32-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blue Boy Sandwich Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blue Boy Sandwich Shop on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blue Boy Sandwich Shop?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Blue Boy Sandwich Shop.
How does Blue Boy Sandwich Shop compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Blue Boy Sandwich Shop most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Blue Boy Sandwich Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blue Boy Sandwich Shop have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Blue Boy Sandwich Shop 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 Blue Boy Sandwich Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Blue Boy Sandwich Shop is inspected around two times per year on average.
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