7-eleven # 29271a in Apopka

1439 W Orange Blossom Trl, Apopka, FL 32712

Overview

7-eleven # 29271a in Apopka, FL has 4 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 33 violations and 5 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement actions.

4FDACS Insp.
33Violations
5Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS: June 20, 2025

7-eleven # 29271a in Apopka: FDACS Inspection History (4)

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 Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· 2 stop-sale orders· Met Requirements

Inspector: JESSICA MAFFUCCI, 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. This check-back inspection conducted to verify compliance of food safety citations observed during previous inspection. Stop Use Orders issued on Back Storage Area and Walk-in Cooler on 06-03-25 has been released 06-20-25.

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
It could not be verified that employees have been informed of their reporting responsibilities related to foodborne illness. Industry guidance provided.
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 PfPfRepeat
Establishment could not provide written procedures for the clean up of vomit and diarrhea. Industry guidance provided.
5-205.11 Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf
Back Storage Area: Equipment and boxes of food are stored in front of handwashing sink located across from the 3 - compartment sink. COS: Items stored in front of handwashing sink were removed and relocated allowing full access.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Retail: Outside of ice chute has a build up of a mold-like substance. Racks in reach in retail coolers have a heavy build up of a mold-like substance.
99 The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.
Establishment does not have the current Food Permit displayed.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present.

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Disposition: Affected areas were cleaned, sanitized, checked, and released and food establishment has implemented a pest management

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Physical Facilities: Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean.

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Disposition: Equipment was obtained, repaired or replaced, checked, and released.
— Re-Inspection Required· 20 violations· 3 stop-sale orders· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: JESSICA MAFFUCCI, 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. This inspection is being conducted in conjunction with request #5132403. Consumer complaint was discussed with management. Re-inspection visit required due to pests. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 to request food safety inspector visit for written release when all affected areas have been adequately cleaned and sanitized. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action. In addition, food establishment must develop and implement a pest management control program. Re-inspection visit required issued for food establishment. A re-inspection will be conducted on or about 14 days. Additional handouts provided: Cooling Foods, Cooking and Hot Holding Food

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(A) Demonstration of knowledge not in compliance. At least one Priority violation observed during the inspection, the establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program, and the person in charge is unable to respond correctly to food safety questions relevant to the operation. 2-102.11(A), (B), (C)(1) and (4)-(16) PfPf
Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager, priority violations were observed, and the person in charge is unable to answer questions related to foodborne illness. o
2-103.11(A)-(N) A pattern of non-compliance is demonstrated with regard to the duties of the person in charge. 2-103.11(A)-(N) and (P) PfPf
A pattern of non compliance shown through cold holding, hot holding, hand washing and sanitization of clean equipment and utensils. o
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 Area: Food employee wearing gloves removed food from oven, entered retail area, grabbed a pizza from the open-air cooler then re-entered food processing area to process pizza for a customer while wearing the same gloves. Proper handwashing procedures were discussed. COS: Food employee removed gloves, washed hands, and donned new gloves.
4-602.11(C) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil used with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned throughout the day at least every 4 hours. Exception criteria for an alternative cleaning frequency not met. 4-602.11(C) PP
Food Service Area: Tongs and utensils used for roller grill items and oven items placed into use at 6:00 am were still in use at 11:55 am. COS: All utensils were removed and brought to the 3 compartment sink to be washed rinsed and sanitized.
3-501.16(A)(1) Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) PP
Food Service Area: Cheeseburger roll placed on roller grill at 11:00 am had internal temperatures between 115-123 degrees F at 12:15 pm. COS: Roller grill items found out of temperature were properly reheated.
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
The person in charge does not respond correctly to questions related to foodborne illness. Industry guidance provided. Y o
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
It could not be verified that employees have been informed of their reporting responsibilities related to foodborne illness. Industry guidance provided.
3-501.16(A)(2) Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) PP
Walk-in Cooler: Milk and green juices have internal temperatures between 51 - 54 degrees F. A Stop-Sale Order and Release was issued. COS: All products found out of temperature were voluntarily discarded by management. Y 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
Establishment could not provide written procedures for the clean up of vomit and diarrhea. Industry guidance provided.
7-301.11 Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11 PP
Back Storage Area: Cases of motor oil are stored on preparation table next to packages of soda syrup. o
2-301.14 Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet room; after caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; or after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. 2-301.14 PP
Food Service Area: Food employee left food service area, re-entered and donned gloves without washing hands. Proper hand washing procedures were discussed. COS: Employees washed hands before engaging in new activities.
5-205.11 Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf
Back Storage Area: Equipment stored in front of handwashing sink and a bag of linens is stored in the basin of hand washing sink located across from the 3 - compartment sink. COS: Items were removed from in front of an inside basin of sink allowing full access. Food service Area: Food employee rinsed utensils in handwashing sink. COS: Food employee brought utensils to 3 - compartment sink to be properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
Establishment does not have a Certified Food Protection Manager. Industry guidance provided.

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-501.11 Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf
Back Storage Area: Two dead roaches observed under soda syrup tower. COS: Dead roaches were removed.
6-501.11 Premises not maintained free of roaches and rodents; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) P
Back Storage Area: Rodent droppings observed on floor under rack containing single service items. A Stop-Use Order was issued. o
4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Retail: Outside of ice chute has a build up of a mold-like substance. Racks in reach in retail coolers have a heavy build up of a mold-like substance.
6-501.16 After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. 6-501.16
Mop Sink Area: Mop is stored in dirty mop bucket.
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
Floors throughout processing areas and walk-in cooler have a build up of dust and food debris. Retail: Cabinets under fountain drink station and slurpee station have a build up of a syrup like substance.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Walk-in cooler is not able to maintain time/ temperature control for safety food at 41 degrees F or below. A Stop-Use Order was issued. See supplements.
99 The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.
Establishment does not have the current Food Permit displayed.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.

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Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present. Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when corrections have been made for request release of equipment, contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected]. Print Date: 6/3/2025 Page 1 of 3

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STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Physical Facilities: Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean. Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when corrections have been made for request release of equipment, contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected]. Print Date: 6/3/2025 Page 2 of 3 When the department or its duly authorized agent finds, or has probable cause to believe, that any food or food-processing equipment is in violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter so as to be dangerous, unwholesome, fraudulent, or insanitary within the meaning of this chapter, an agent of the department may issue and enforce a stop-sale, stop-use, removal, or hold order, which order gives notice that such article or processing equipment is, or is suspected of being, in violation and has been detained or embargoed and which order warns all persons not to remove, use, or dispose of such article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise until permission for removal, use, or disposal is given by the department or the court. It is unlawful for any person to remove, use, or dispose of such detained or embargoed article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise without such permission in accordance with 500.172 (1) Florida Statutes. Release - Other The Food Establishment voluntarily agrees to release the products listed in the stop-sale order(s) on page(s) 1 for destruction. The Food Establishment will not hold the Department liable for any lost revenue or income as a result of the destruction. ___________________________________ Signature of Food Establishment Representative AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL ORDERS, NOTICES, AND REPORTS IN THIS SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT If you wish to contest the Department's action, you have the right to request an administrative hearing to be conducted in accordance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes and to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative. Your request for hearing must contain: 1. Your name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number (if any). 2. The name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number of your attorney or qualified representative (if any) upon whom service of pleadings and other papers shall be made. 3. A statement that you are requesting an administrative hearing and dispute the material facts alleged by the department, in which case you must identify the material facts that are in dispute (formal hearing), or that you request an administrative hearing and that you do not dispute the facts alleged by the department (informal hearing). 4. A statement of when (date) you received the Notice and the file number of this Notice. Your request for a hearing must be received at the address shown on this Notice within twenty-one (21) days of receipt of this Notice. If you fail to obtain a Release from this Notice or fail to request an administrative hearing within the twenty-one (21) day deadline you waive your right to a hearing and the Department may enter a Final Order imposing up to the maximum penalties as authorized by Florida Law. HEARING WAIVER AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS I, _____________________________________________________ the person in charge of 7-ELEVEN # 29271A hereby waive a notice and a MINTU KUMAR hearing as provided in Chapter 120, Florida Statutes and waive all rights as provided on the last page of this report. ____________________________________________ (Signature) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this document. (Signature of FDACS Representative) (Signature of Representative) JESSICA MAFFUCCI, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST MINTU KUMAR, MANAGER Print Name and Title FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13 Print Date: 6/3/2025 Page 3 of 3

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— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: ROBERT SMITH, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Visit conducted in regards to consumer complaint. Manager stated that cooler wasn't working properly. New cooling units were installed. Cooler was working properly inspector verified temperature.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· 8 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: JULIE HINKLEY

Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx . MINTU KUMAR, MANAGER JULIE HINKLEY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SUPERVISOR - SES

Risk-Based Violations

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 answer the question related to foodborne illnesses and their symptoms. Industry guidance provided. Industry guidance provided. o
3-501.16(A)(2) Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) PP
Food service area: A variety of Taquito's in reach in cooler found at a internal temperature of 51 degrees. COS: product was voluntarily discarded.Retail: Sauerkraut at condiment bar had an internal temperature of 49 degrees. COS: product was voluntarily discarded. x
3-501.18 Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that requires date marking not discarded when it exceeds the 7-day limit, except time that the product is frozen, or does not bear a date mark and the correct date mark cannot be determined. 3-501.18 PP
Retail: Half and Half was marked as being open on 04/29/23 product has exceeded the 7 day date marking.. COS: product was voluntarily discarded by management. 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 does not have a vomit or diarrhea event plan. Industry guidance provided. o
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 area: Employee drink stored on food prep table. COS: drink was moved to proper storage. x
6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
Food service area: There were no paper towels at the hand wash sink. COS: Paper towels were provided. x
5-205.11 Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf
Food service area: soiled linen cloths and utensils store around hand wash sink. COS: Linen cloths to cloth bin and utensils were moved to warewash sink to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. x Print Date: 5/9/2023 Page 1 of 3 14 P Citation Description: Equipment food-contact surface or utensil used with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned throughout the day at least every 4 hours. Exception criteria for an alternative cleaning frequency not met. 4-602.11(C) P Observation: Retail: Tongs located at roller grill not cleaned every 4 hours. COS: Tongs were removed from service to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

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: Gap at bottom right entrance door allowing for possible pest intrustion o

7-eleven # 29271a in Apopka: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (5)

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.

7-eleven # 29271a in Apopka: Frequently Asked Questions

When was 7-eleven # 29271a in Apopka last inspected?
7-eleven # 29271a in Apopka was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on June 20, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has 7-eleven # 29271a in Apopka had?
7-eleven # 29271a in Apopka has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of 7-eleven # 29271a in Apopka find?
7-eleven # 29271a in Apopka was most recently inspected by FDACS on June 20, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has 7-eleven # 29271a in Apopka had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
Yes, 7-eleven # 29271a in Apopka has 5 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 7-eleven # 29271a in Apopka?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at 7-eleven # 29271a in Apopka are: 3-501.16(A)(2): Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) P; 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; 5-205.11: Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 Pf.
Does 7-eleven # 29271a in Apopka have any repeat violations?
Yes, 7-eleven # 29271a in Apopka has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 3-501.16(A)(2): Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) P; 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; 5-205.11: Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 Pf.

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