Raceway in Alachua

Last inspected:

16171 Nw Us Highway 441, Alachua, FL 32615
Overview

Raceway #6953 in Alachua received 9 violations during its first FDACS inspection on June 13, 2024. The facility failed to document employee health reporting responsibilities, lacked written procedures for vomiting and diarrheal event cleanup, and did not have a probe thermometer readily accessible. Coffee creamer packages in the retail area were not date marked after being held cold for more than 24 hours; the person in charge corrected this during the inspection by verifying the opening date and applying proper date marks. The facility was also unable to provide written employee health guidelines at the time of inspection, though the inspector provided guidance documents. The inspection was completed with citations requiring correction.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
9Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Raceway in Alachua: FDACS Inspection History (1)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 9 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: KENNETH DAVIDSON, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. Vomiting and Diarrheal Guidance and Hand Washing signage were provided.

Risk-Based Violations

2-103.11(O) Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf
Food establishment was unable to provide employee health reporting responsibilities in a verifiable manner.
3-501.17(B) Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day the original container is opened onsite not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(B) PfPf
Retail Area - Coffee creamer dispenser containing open packages of French vanilla and half and half, cold held for more than 24 hours, were not date marked. COS - Date of opening was verified by person in charge and properly date marked both packages during the inspection. x
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
Food establishment was unable to provide a written procedure for responding to the cleanup of a vomiting and diarrheal event.
6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14
Back Room Area - No hand washing signage located in men's restroom. COS - Hand washing signage was provided and posted during the inspection.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-302.12 Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf
Food establishment was unable to provide a probe thermometer during the inspection.
6-202.15 Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15
Back Room Area - Both rear exit doors have a visible gap exposing daylight at the bottom thresh hold. Retail Area - Gap between double front doors due to worn weather stripping.
4-903.11(A) Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. 4-903.11(A)
Back Room Area - Boxes of single use cups store directly on the floor.
4-501.14 Warewashing equipment; sinks, basins or other receptacles used for washing or rinsing raw food or laundering wiping cloths; or drainboards or equipment used to substitute for drainboards not cleaned before use, throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils and ensure the equipment performs its intended function, and at least every 24 hours when used. 4-501.14
Ware Washing Area - Observed mineralization buildup on ware wash sink basins, faucet and hand spray nozzle.
6-501.11 Dressing rooms not used by employees who regularly change their clothes in the establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not used for the orderly storage of employee clothing or other possessions. 6-501.110
Back Room Area - Employee jacket stored next to and above soda boxes and single use articles on dry storage shelf.

Raceway in Alachua: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Raceway in Alachua last inspected?
Raceway #6953 in Alachua was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on June 13, 2024. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Raceway in Alachua had?
Raceway #6953 in Alachua has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Raceway in Alachua find?
Raceway #6953 in Alachua was most recently inspected by FDACS on June 13, 2024 (Met Inspection Requirements).
Has Raceway in Alachua had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Raceway #6953 in Alachua has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Raceway in Alachua?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Raceway #6953 in Alachua are: 2-103.11(O): Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) Pf; 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14; 3-501.17(B): Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day the original container is opened onsite not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(B) Pf.

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