How many inspections has Prime Food Mart in Auburndale had?

Prime Food Mart in Auburndale has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Prime Food Mart in Auburndale find?

Prime Food Mart in Auburndale was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 23, 2024 (Focused Inspection).

Has Prime Food Mart in Auburndale had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Prime Food Mart in Auburndale has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Prime Food Mart in Auburndale

Name: Prime Food Mart in Auburndale Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: October 23, 2024

1002 Lake Ariana Blvd, Auburndale, FL 33823

Polk County · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice · FDACS
Owner: Umiyaji INC
FDACS Estab #: 338184

Overview

Prime Food Mart in Auburndale had one documented inspection in December 2022 that identified 15 violations, primarily related to chemical storage, employee health procedures, and equipment requirements. The inspector found toxic cleaners and chemicals displayed directly above single-use utensils and ready-to-eat candy on a retail shelf; management corrected this during the inspection. Additional findings included the person in charge unable to correctly respond to questions about foodborne illness symptoms, no written procedures for vomiting and diarrheal event cleanup, lack of a food temperature measuring device, and absence of backflow prevention on an outside hose faucet. A follow-up focused inspection was conducted in October 2024 in response to Hurricane Milton with no violations noted.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.

15Violations

Last inspected FDACS: October 23, 2024

Prime Food Mart 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.

2024 — 1 inspection

Oct 23, 2024 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: WENDY LONGO, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: NARN PATEL

Comments: Visit conducted in response to Hurricane Milton follow-up.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2022 — 1 inspection

Dec 15, 2022 — Met Inspection Requirements· 15 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: ASHLEY MONTANEZ BRADSHAW, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Recent acceptable Microbiological lab ice test results provided is 10/05/2022. Provided establishment with Employee Health Guideline and Vomiting/ Diarrheal clean-up Guidance handout.

Risk-Based Violations

4-602.12 Food-contact surface of cooking or baking equipment not cleaned at least every 24 hours, or cavity or door seals of microwave oven not cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. 4-602.12

Food service area- the interior roof of the microwave near pickled food items has a buildup of dried residue and food particles. o Print Date: 12/15/2022 Page 1 of 4 14 Pf Citation Description: Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) Pf Observation: Food service area- metal spoon for boiled peanuts and metal tongs for pickled food items has a buildup of dried residue and food particles. Cos- metal spoon and metal tongs were cleaned and sanitized by management. x

2-102.11(C) 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. 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

No written procedure provided for the clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal events. Provided establishment with Guidance handout. o

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

Retail area- bottles of toxic cleaners and chemicals are displayed directly above packages of single-use utensils and ready to eat (RTE) candy on the retail display shelf. Cos- bottle of toxic cleaners and chemicals were moved to a new location by management. 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

Backroom area- no disposable paper towels or other hand drying device provided at the handwash sink near the warewash sink. Cos- disposable paper towels were provided at the handwash sink by management. 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

Backroom area- handwash sink near the warewash sink is blocked by establishment's equipment. Cos- establishment's equipment was moved to a new location allowing access to the handwash sink during the visit. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

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 provided during the visit. o

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)

Retail area- in house bagged ice in the reach in display freezer chest are not labeled with establishment's name and address on the packages. Cos- in house bagged ice were labeled during the visit. x

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 near the handwash sink has a buildup of dried residue and particles. o

5-202.14 Backflow or backsiphonage prevention device installed on a water supply system does not meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering (A.S.S.E.) standards for construction, installation, maintenance, inspection, and testing for that specific application and type of device. 5-202.14 Pf

Outside area- no backflow prevention device provided for the hose faucet on the establishment. o

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

Toilet room- no covered waste receptacle provided in the unisex toilet room. o

5-501.11 Outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt or is not smooth, durable, and sloped to drain. 5-501.11

Outside area- dumpster is stored directly on the ground and not on a non-absorbent surface. 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

Retail area- air vents in the ceiling has a buildup of dust particles throughout the establishment. o

6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11

Backroom area- ceiling tiles have brown stains in the storage areas. 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

Backroom area- lighting is inadequate/ insufficient in the storage area near the toilet room. o Print Date: 12/15/2022 Page 2 of 4

Prime Food Mart in Auburndale: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Prime Food Mart in Auburndale last inspected?: Prime Food Mart in Auburndale was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 23, 2024. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Prime Food Mart in Auburndale had?: Prime Food Mart in Auburndale has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Prime Food Mart in Auburndale find?: Prime Food Mart in Auburndale was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 23, 2024 (Focused Inspection).
Has Prime Food Mart in Auburndale had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Prime Food Mart in Auburndale has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Prime Food Mart in Auburndale?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Prime Food Mart in Auburndale are: 2-102.11(C): 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; 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.