Hosanna Caribbean Market in Apollo Beach
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6028 N Us Highway 41, Apollo Beach, FL 33572Hosanna Caribbean Market in Apollo Beach has experienced significant food safety enforcement related to pest activity and sanitation. On September 11, 2024, multiple stop-use orders were issued after an inspector documented rodent droppings between equipment in the kitchen and storage areas, with droppings observed under the handwashing sink and behind coolers. The facility was prohibited from using the kitchen and back storage areas until corrections were verified. Additional stop-use orders on September 18, 2024 addressed unsanitary equipment conditions, specifically the lack of adequate hot and cold water pressure at sinks. A focused inspection on September 18 confirmed that rodent activity was no longer evident and hot water had been restored, resulting in the release of all stop-use orders. The facility's most recent inspection on October 29, 2024 found the establishment operating with an expired food permit and cited 11 violations including raw shell eggs stored above ready-to-eat foods in a cooler, ready-to-eat foods not properly date marked, inadequate employee training on foodborne illness prevention, and a direct sewage connection at the warewashing sink. Several violations were corrected on site during the inspection, including relocation of raw eggs to the bottom shelf and proper date marking of ready-to-eat foods.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Hosanna Caribbean Market in Apollo Beach: FDACS Inspection History (6)
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.
— 5 inspections
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 11 violations· Operating Without Permit
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Good Retail Practice Violations
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· 3 stop-sale orders· Focused Inspection
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
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— Re-Inspection Required· 24 violations· 3 stop-sale orders· Re-Inspection Required
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— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
Hosanna Caribbean Market in Apollo Beach: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (6)
Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.
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| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present. | |
| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present. | |
| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Physical Facilities: Hot and cold water available; under pressure. | |
| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present. Comments… | |
| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present. Comments… | |
| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Physical Facilities: Hot and cold water available; under pressure. Comments… |
Hosanna Caribbean Market in Apollo Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hosanna Caribbean Market in Apollo Beach last inspected?
- Hosanna Caribbean Market in Apollo Beach was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 29, 2024. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
- How many inspections has Hosanna Caribbean Market in Apollo Beach had?
- Hosanna Caribbean Market in Apollo Beach has 6 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Hosanna Caribbean Market in Apollo Beach find?
- Hosanna Caribbean Market in Apollo Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 29, 2024 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
- Has Hosanna Caribbean Market in Apollo Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, Hosanna Caribbean Market in Apollo Beach has 6 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were released after correction.
- What are the most common violations at Hosanna Caribbean Market in Apollo Beach?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Hosanna Caribbean Market in Apollo Beach 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; 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) P; 3-501.17(A): Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held for more than 24 hours not clearly marked 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 of preparation not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(A) Pf.
- Does Hosanna Caribbean Market in Apollo Beach have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Hosanna Caribbean Market in Apollo Beach has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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; 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) P; 3-501.17(A): Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held for more than 24 hours not clearly marked 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 of preparation not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(A) Pf.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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