Bridgers Truck Stop in Auburndale
Last inspected:
549 E Bridgers Ave, Auburndale, FL 33823Bridgers Truck Stop in Auburndale had one significant FDACS inspection on record. On April 28, 2023, inspectors documented 15 violations including a priority finding that cajun peanuts in a crockpot had white mold-like buildup; management voluntarily discarded the product during the inspection. Toxic cleaning chemicals were stored improperly on a warewash sink drainboard and were relocated during the visit. The person in charge could not correctly answer questions about foodborne illness symptoms, and the establishment lacked written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events and had no probe thermometer available. Management received employee health guidelines and cleanup guidance during the visit. A follow-up consultation visit on December 23, 2025 found no violations.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Bridgers Truck Stop in Auburndale: 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.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Consultation visit with management.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements; Check-back Needed· 15 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: Provided establishment with Employee Health Guideline, Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) handout, and clean-up of
Vomit/Diarrhea Guidance handout.
Failure to provide required Microbiological Analysis in 30 days may result in Administrative Action.
Risk-Based Violations
Food service area- cajun peanuts in the crockpot has a buildup of white mold like matter. Coscajun peanuts were removed and voluntarily discarded by management.
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Print Date: 4/28/2023
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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: Backroom area- the interior surface of the ice machine near the walk in cooler has a buildup of
black matter. Cos- interior ice machine was cleaned and sanitized by management.
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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 correctly respond to questions related to foodborne illnesses and their
symptoms. Provided establishment with Employee Health Guideline.
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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 procedures area provided for the clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events. Provided
establishment with clean-up Guidance handout.
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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 area- bottle of toxic cleaners are stored on the drainboard of the warewash sink. Cosbottles of toxic cleaners were moved to a new location during the visit.
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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
Backroom area- no hand soap, disposable paper towels or other hand drying device is provided at
the handwash sink near boxes of soda in the bag (BIB) rack. Cos- hand soap and disposable paper towels were
provided at the handwash sink during the visit.
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3-201.11(C)
Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101, 9
CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381. 3-201.11(C) PfPf
Retail area- juice pouches in the reach in display cooler are labeled not for individual sale. Cosjuice pouches were removed from retail sale during the visit.
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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.
No Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certificate is available during the visit. Provided
establishment with Certified Food Protection Manager handout.
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Print Date: 4/28/2023
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Good Retail Practice Violations
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Microbial analysis of finished product by an approved laboratory not obtained within the
required time period. 5K-4.023(8)(a) F.A.C.
No Microbiological Analysis for in house bagged ice is provided during the visit. Microbiological
Analysis are to be emailed to [email protected]
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4-302.12
Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in
ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable
small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods.
4-302.12 Pf
No small probe thermometer is available during the visit.
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3-602.11(B)(1)-(4)
Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an adequate
descriptive identity statement; if made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in
descending order of predominance by weight; an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; the name
and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; or nutritional labeling as specified in 21 CFR
101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) and (6)
Service counter- in house bagged ice in the reach in display freezer are not labeled with
establishment's name and address on the bags. Cos- in house bagged ice were labeled by management.
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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
Backroom area- boxes of soda in the bag (BIB) are stored directly on the floor near the handwash
sink.
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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)
Food service area- spoons for crockpot peanuts and tongs for pickled food items are stored in a
container with standing water above the microwave. Cos- spoons and tongs stored in container with standing
water were placed in the warewash sink to be cleaned and sanitized during the visit.
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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- boxes of single-use cups are stored directly on the floor.
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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
Backroom area- warewash sink has a buildup of dried residue and particles.
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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- establishment has an excess of unnecessary/ unused equipment in the storage areas.
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INSPECTION: VENDED WATER/VENDED ICE
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Bridgers Truck Stop in Auburndale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Bridgers Truck Stop in Auburndale last inspected?
- Bridgers Truck Stop in Auburndale was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 23, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Bridgers Truck Stop in Auburndale had?
- Bridgers Truck Stop in Auburndale has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Bridgers Truck Stop in Auburndale find?
- Bridgers Truck Stop in Auburndale was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 23, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Bridgers Truck Stop in Auburndale had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Bridgers Truck Stop in Auburndale has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Bridgers Truck Stop in Auburndale?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Bridgers Truck Stop in Auburndale 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; 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 Pf; 3-201.11(C): Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101, 9 CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381. 3-201.11(C) Pf.
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