Arcadia Food Spot INC in Arcadia

Last inspected:

2829 Nw Highway 70, Arcadia, FL 34266
Overview

Arcadia Food Spot Inc in Arcadia was inspected once on May 8, 2023 and cited with 17 violations, including multiple priority-level findings. Hot-held chicken and taqitos were measured at 105°F, below the required 135°F minimum for safety; the establishment reheated them in a microwave and raised the hot-hold case temperature to 150°F during the inspection. The facility lacked a written employee health reporting policy and had no certified food protection manager on staff. Inspector notes documented that employees were unfamiliar with foodborne illness risks and that the establishment had no written procedure for bodily fluid cleanup, which was provided during the visit. Test strips for chlorine sanitizer were absent from the back area. The inspection was completed with all violations addressed on site.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
17Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Arcadia Food Spot INC in Arcadia: 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· 17 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: RICHARD MUNSON, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: The WRITTEN procedure for Vomit/Diarrheal Cleanup must address the following required minimum components: – Segregation of affected area – Removal of ill person – Use of PPE (e.g., gloves, face covering)

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
Retail area- no certified food protection manager, repeated violations from prior inspections. No employee health reporting policy, foodborn illnesses are unknown to employees. o
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- hot chicken and taqitos are temped at 105 degrees f. cos- reheated in microwave. Temperature raised in the hot hold case from 120 to 150F. x
2-201.11(A) The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) PP
Retail area- there is no employee health reporting policy available. Cos- handout provided 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
Retail area- there is no written procedure for bodily fluid cleanup. See comments for requirements. o
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 area- hand wash by the 3-compartment sink is blocked from use with sheets of drywall, CO2 tanks, and trash in the sink basin. o Print Date: 5/8/2023 Page 1 of 5 14 Citation Description: Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment or utensils; or in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E) Observation: Food service area- tongs and ladles for pickles, sausages and hot peanuts have a thick accumulation of old food residues. Cos- removed to be cleaned. Coffee drip area of the coffee maker has old burned organic residues. Cos- cleaned by the person in charge during inspection. x
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.
Retail area- there is no certified food protection manager for this establishment. o Print Date: 5/8/2023 Page 2 of 5

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
Back area- there is a large hole at the bottom of the rear exit door to allow pest entrance. o
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 area- foam cups are stored on the floor in the back room. o
4-302.14 Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf
Back area- there are no test strips for chlorine sanitizer as required. o
4-301.13 Drainboards, utensil racks, or tables not large enough to accommodate all soiled and cleaned items that accumulate during hours of operation or not provided for necessary utensil holding before cleaning and after sanitizing. 4-301.13
Back area- there are no drainboards to air-dry utensils. o
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
Back area- the 3-compartment sink is very unclean. o
5-103.11 Water source and system not of sufficient capacity to meet the peak water demands, or hot water generation and distribution system not sufficient to meet peak hot water demands throughout the establishment. 5-103.11 Pf
Back area- there is no hot water available at the womens rest room hand wash sink. o
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 area- backflow prevention devices needed on exterior faucets. o
6-501.18 Plumbing fixtures including but not limited to handwashing sinks, toilets and urinals not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. 6-501.18
Back area- hand wash sink by the 3-compartment sink is not clean. o
6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14
Back area- womens rest room door does not self close. o
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
Back area, retail area- there are old, dried rodent droppings throughout the back area and in the 3rd aisle if the retail area. o
54 Adequate lighting not provided in a handwashing area, food processing or storage area, warewashing area, dressing or locker room, or toilet room. 5K-4.004(1)(b)4., F.A.C
Back area- only one light is working in the walk-in cooler. o

Arcadia Food Spot INC in Arcadia: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Arcadia Food Spot INC in Arcadia last inspected?
Arcadia Food Spot INC in Arcadia was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on May 8, 2023. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Arcadia Food Spot INC in Arcadia had?
Arcadia Food Spot INC in Arcadia has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Arcadia Food Spot INC in Arcadia find?
Arcadia Food Spot INC in Arcadia was most recently inspected by FDACS on May 8, 2023 (Met Inspection Requirements).
Has Arcadia Food Spot INC in Arcadia had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Arcadia Food Spot INC in Arcadia has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Arcadia Food Spot INC in Arcadia?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Arcadia Food Spot INC in Arcadia are: 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) Pf; 2-201.11(A): The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) P; 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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