How many inspections has La Zeta Mexicana in Arcadia had?

La Zeta Mexicana in Arcadia has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of La Zeta Mexicana in Arcadia find?

La Zeta Mexicana in Arcadia was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 29, 2023 (Met Inspection Requirements).

Has La Zeta Mexicana in Arcadia had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, La Zeta Mexicana in Arcadia has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

La Zeta Mexicana in Arcadia

Name: La Zeta Mexicana in Arcadia Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: September 29, 2023

519 S Brevard Ave, Arcadia, FL 34266

DeSoto County · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice · FDACS
Owner: La Zeta Mexicana INC
FDACS Estab #: 315386

Overview

La Zeta Mexicana in Arcadia was issued 12 violations during a re-inspection on September 29, 2023, following a failed inspection dated September 12, 2023. All violations were priority foundation (Pf) level, indicating systemic management issues rather than immediate hazards. The violations centered on employee health policy and person-in-charge knowledge: the facility had no employee health reporting policy, the person in charge could not answer questions about preventing foodborne illness transmission or identify symptoms of food-borne illnesses, and no written procedures existed for cleanup of bodily fluids. The inspector noted that handouts on employee health, cooling, hot holding, certified food manager requirements, and ware washing were provided during the inspection. The re-inspection record does not indicate whether corrections were made and verified at that time.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.

12Violations

Last inspected FDACS: September 29, 2023

La Zeta Mexicana 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.

2023 — 1 inspection

Sep 29, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 12 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: RICHARD MUNSON, SENIOR 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. Re-inspection of failed inspection dated 9-12-2023 Emplyee Health, cooling, hot holding, Certified food manager, and ware washing handouts provided

Risk-Based Violations

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

Food service area- repeated violations from past inspections are present during this inspection. 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

Retail area- there is no employee health reporting policy. o

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 know of the food-born illnesses and symptoms. 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

There is no written procedure to clean up bodily fluids. See comments for requirements.

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.

There is no certified food protection manager for this establishment.

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 gap at the bottom of the receiving door large enough for pest entrance.

6-501.11 The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premises by eliminating harborage conditions. 6-501.111(D)

Outside area- pallets are loosely stacked by the dumpster making harborage for pests.

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 area- observed an employee processing food items while wearing a watch. Cos- employee removed the watch

5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)

Outside area- the mop sink is not plumbed to an approved waste water system.

5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17

Back area- the rest room needs a covered trash can

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 area- dumpster lids are not closed

6-501.11 Premises not free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. 6-501.114

Back area- unused equipment stored in the back room

La Zeta Mexicana in Arcadia: Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Zeta Mexicana in Arcadia last inspected?: La Zeta Mexicana in Arcadia was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 29, 2023. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has La Zeta Mexicana in Arcadia had?: La Zeta Mexicana in Arcadia has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of La Zeta Mexicana in Arcadia find?: La Zeta Mexicana in Arcadia was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 29, 2023 (Met Inspection Requirements).
Has La Zeta Mexicana in Arcadia had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, La Zeta Mexicana in Arcadia has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at La Zeta Mexicana in Arcadia?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at La Zeta Mexicana in Arcadia are: 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) Pf; 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; 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.