Altoona Discount Store INC in Altoona

Last inspected:

42429 State Road 19, Altoona, FL 32702
Overview

Altoona Discount Store Inc in Altoona had one inspection on record. On August 24, 2023, a focused inspection documented 25 violations, including five high-priority findings. A gloved employee reentered the prep area from the sales floor and handled equipment without changing gloves; the employee corrected this on site by washing hands and donning new gloves. Raw chicken slurry was stored over packaged precooked food in an upright cooler, creating a cross-contamination risk; the raw chicken was relocated to a lower shelf during the inspection. Soap was stored on top of the ice maker, posing a contamination hazard; the soap was relocated. The person in charge could not explain reporting responsibilities for sick employees or the procedures for excluding or restricting food workers, and the facility lacked written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrhea events. Guidance material was provided by the inspector. A follow-up inspection on August 9, 2023 found no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
25Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Altoona Discount Store INC in Altoona: FDACS Inspection History (2)

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.

— 2 inspections
— Met Inspection Requirements· 25 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: CLYDE ZALESKI, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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 Illness Reporting, Vomit Clean-up, and Interagency Water and Septic Approval form provided. Please email water and septic source approval to [email protected] within 30 days.

Risk-Based Violations

3-304.15(A) Single-use gloves not used for only one task, used for another purpose, or not discarded when damaged or soiled or when interruptions occur in the operation. 3-304.15(A) PP
Food Service-- A gloved employee reentered the prep area from the sales floor then proceeded to handle equipment without changig gloves. COS-- Employee washed hands and donned new gloves. x
3-302.11(A)(1) Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP
Food Service-- After use for holding and prepping raw chicken a bowl containing the ice slurry is stored over various packaged precooked food inside an upright cooler. COS-- Raw chicken slurry relocated to lower shelf. x
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge could not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and excluding or restricting food employees. Guidance material provided. o
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
No written vomit and diarrhea response procedures. Guidance material provided.
7-201.11 Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PP
Backroom-- A container of soap is stored on top of the ice maker. COS-- Soap relocated. x
2-401.11 Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11
Food Service-- Employee was drinking a personal beverage from a covered cup stored on a prep room tabletop. COS-- Beverage relocated.
2-301.15 Food employee not cleaning hands in a handwash sink or approved automatic handwashing facility. Food employee cleaning hands in a sink used for food preparation or warewashing, or in a service sink. 2-301.15 PfPf
Food Service-- Employee washed hands at the 3 compartment sink. COS-- Employee washed hands at the handwash sink
74 Retailer selling hemp extract intended for inhalation did not post a clear and conspicuous sign directly adjacent to the display of the product which states: "THE SALE OF HEMP EXTRACT INTENDED FOR INHALATION TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS PROHIBITED, PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR PURCHASE". 5K-4.034(8)(a), F.A.C.
Retail-- No age restriction signage at the hemp display case.

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-602.11(A) Food packaged onsite not labeled as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317. 3-602.11(A)
Retail-- No origin statement on bags of store packaged ice. COS-- Labeled during visit. x
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
Retail- Daylight shows through weather seal gaps between closed entrance doors.
6-501.11 Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests not removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. 6-501.112
Food Service-- Several dead ants are accumulating inside an unused plastic storage cup at the storage rack over the 3 compartment sink.
3-305.11 Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11
Retail-- Packages are less than 6 inches above the floor at the lower section of the Beat Box display and candy rack.
2-402.11 Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11
Food Service-- Employees handled exposed food and equipment without hats, hairnets and a beard guard.
2-303.11 Food employee wearing jewelry, other than a plain ring such as a wedding band, on their arm or hand while preparing food. 2-303.11
Food Service-- Employee wearing prohibited finger rings handled exposed food and equipment.
3-304.14(E) Container of chemical sanitizer solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses not stored off the floor, or not used in a manner that prevents contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service and single-use articles. 3-304.14(E)
Food Service-- Container of wiping cloth sanitizer solution is stored on a prep table countertop between use. COS-- Container relocated.
3-304.12(C)-(F) During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil not stored on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment; in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particles to the drain when used with moist foods; in a clean, protected location when used only with food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or in a container of water maintained at 135°F or greater. 3-304.12(C)-(F)
Backroom-- Between use the dispensing scoop is stored in a bucket of water at the front of the ice maker. Retail-- Boiled peanut and pickled food dispensing utensils are stored in an unprotected manner on the display countertop. COS-- Articles replaced and properly stored.
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)
Backroom-- Boxes containing take-out containers are stacked on the stockroom floor.
4-904.11 Single-service or single-use articles handled, displayed or dispensed without protection from contamination of food- and lip-contact surfaces; single-service or single-use knives, forks or spoons not presented so that only the handles are touched by employees or consumers; or single-service or single-use articles that are intended for food- or lip-contact not furnished for consumer self-service with the original individual wrapper intact or from an approved dispenser. 4-904.11
Food Service-- Single use trays are stacked with the open end facing upward at the hot case. COS-- Containers inverted.
4-204.13(A)(B) In equipment that dispenses or vends unpackaged liquid food or ice in unpackaged form, the delivery tube, chute, orifice, or splash surfaces directly above the container receiving the food is not designed so that drips from condensation and splash are diverted from the opening of the container receiving the food; the delivery tube, chute or orifice is not protected from manual contact; or the dispensing equipment actuating lever or mechanism and filling device of consumer self-service beverage dispensing equipment is not designed to prevent contact with the lip-contact surfaces of glasses or cups that are refilled. 4-204.13(A)(B) and (D)
Retail--Imitation creamer tubes protrude more than 1 inch from the dispenser heads. COS-Tubes cut to 1 inch.
4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Food Service-- Residue buildup on shelves and outer surfaces of equipment at the prep area.
5-203.14 Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air gap or installation of an approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf
Outside-- No backflow device, such as a threaded bibb vacuum breaker, at the wall spigot.
5-501.11 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors when located outdoors; or indoor receptacles that contain food not kept covered when not in continuous use or after they are filled. 5-501.113
Outside-- Dumpster lids remain open between use.
5-502.11 Refuse, recyclables, or returnables not removed from the premises at a frequency that will minimize the development of objectionable odors and other conditions that attract or harbor insects and rodents. 5-502.11
Food Service-- Waste container is filled over the rim near the upright cooler.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Food Service/ Backroom-- Multiple sections of floor are soil stained. Floor is damaged below the warewash sink.
6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Backroom-- Black dust on upper surfaces and over the display at the walk-in cooler.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: CLYDE ZALESKI, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Copy of 2023 Senate Bill 1676 Department Notice provided at time of visit.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Altoona Discount Store INC in Altoona: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Altoona Discount Store INC in Altoona last inspected?
Altoona Discount Store INC in Altoona was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 24, 2023. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Altoona Discount Store INC in Altoona had?
Altoona Discount Store INC in Altoona has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Altoona Discount Store INC in Altoona find?
Altoona Discount Store INC in Altoona was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 24, 2023 (Met Inspection Requirements).
Has Altoona Discount Store INC in Altoona had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Altoona Discount Store INC in Altoona has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Altoona Discount Store INC in Altoona?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Altoona Discount Store INC in Altoona are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 2-401.11: Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11; 2-301.15: Food employee not cleaning hands in a handwash sink or approved automatic handwashing facility. Food employee cleaning hands in a sink used for food preparation or warewashing, or in a service sink. 2-301.15 Pf.

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