When was Farm Outlet in Bartow last inspected?

Farm Outlet in Bartow was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 26, 2023. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.

How many inspections has Farm Outlet in Bartow had?

Farm Outlet in Bartow has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Farm Outlet in Bartow find?

Farm Outlet in Bartow was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 26, 2023 (Met Inspection Requirements).

Has Farm Outlet in Bartow had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Farm Outlet in Bartow has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

What are the most common violations at Farm Outlet in Bartow?

The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Farm Outlet in Bartow 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; 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; 3-302.11(A)(1): Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) P.

Farm Outlet in Bartow

Name: Farm Outlet in Bartow Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: September 26, 2023

4670 Us Highway 17 N, Bartow, FL 33830

Polk County · Grocery Store < 15,000 sq ft · FDACS
Owner: Farmers Market Outlet INC

Overview

Farm Outlet, a grocery store in Bartow, received an inspection on September 26, 2023 that identified 11 violations, including one high-priority finding. An inspector observed raw chicken meat stored directly beneath a pan of ready-to-eat smoked sausages in the walk-in cooler; the person in charge corrected this on site by relocating the smoked sausages to separate storage. Additional intermediate-priority violations included the person in charge lacking readily accessible employee health guidance documents, the deli area having no digital thin-tipped thermometer for checking internal temperatures of thin foods, and soiled linens stored in a deli-area handwashing sink, which was corrected during the inspection. The inspection was completed with requirements met.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.

11Violations

Last inspected FDACS: September 26, 2023

Farm Outlet in Bartow: 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 26, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 11 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(1) Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP

Meat area- pan of ready to eat smoked sausages stored on top of raw chicken meat in the walk in cooler. COS- person in charge moved the pan of smoked sausages to another location in the cooler away from the container of raw chicken meat. x

3-302.11(A)(4) Food not protected from cross contamination by storage in packages, covered containers or wrappings. 3-302.11(A)(4)

Produce area- frozen ready to eat food and raw meat not stored covered in the freezer chest unit. o Print Date: 9/26/2023 Page 1 of 4 24 Pf Citation Description: 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 Pf Observation: The food establishment does not have a written vomit or diarrhea event clean up procedure available. A guidance handout was given to the food establishment's management to help them write up step by step procedures for vomit and/or diarrhea event clean up.

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 had some knowledge of employee health information, but did not have their employee health guidance information available to help them answer questions about employee health as it relates to food borne illnesses and their symptoms, and reporting responsibilities, exclusions and restrictions of food employees. Employee health policy guidance for development of a policy was given to the entity. 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

Deli area- soiled linens stored in the hand wash sink. COS- person in charge removed the linens from the hand wash sink.

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

Deli area- food entity does not have a digital thin tipped metal stem food probe thermometer to check internal temperatures of thin food with. They only have a regular dial type metal stem food probe thermometer available for checking food temperatures with.

6-501.11 Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests not removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. 6-501.112

Retail area- glue board covered with dead snakes and lizards on it along the back wall behind shelving unit for charcoal lighter fluid products.

6-202.16 Perimeter walls and roofs not effective in protecting the establishment from the weather or the entry of insects, rodents, or other animals. 6-202.16

Outside area- tree branches touching the buildings' wall and roof in the back.

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

Outside area- gaps around pipes going through the building's walls need to be sealed.

4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13

Retail area- excess ice buildup on the inner walls of the in store packaged frozen meat freezer chest units. Produce area- 2 freezer chest units for frozen food have ice buildup on the inner walls of the units.

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

Produce area- cold water handle stripped and you cannot turn on the cold water at the hand wash sink. Meat area- waste water plumbing leaking under the hand wash sink. COS- plumbing was repaired during inspection by person in charge. Faucet leaking on the 3 compartment sink.

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

Outside area- trash littering ground in the back of the building. Back area- excess unused equipment and articles stored in the storage areas.

Farm Outlet in Bartow: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Farm Outlet in Bartow last inspected?: Farm Outlet in Bartow was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 26, 2023. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Farm Outlet in Bartow had?: Farm Outlet in Bartow has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Farm Outlet in Bartow find?: Farm Outlet in Bartow was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 26, 2023 (Met Inspection Requirements).
Has Farm Outlet in Bartow had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Farm Outlet in Bartow has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Farm Outlet in Bartow?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Farm Outlet in Bartow 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; 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; 3-302.11(A)(1): Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) P.