Southern Express # in Blountstown

Last inspected:

20961 Central Ave E, Blountstown, FL 32424
Overview

Southern Express #0001 in Blountstown had one inspection on record in September 2023, which resulted in 7 violations. The inspection found that the person in charge did not correctly respond to questions about preventing transmission of foodborne disease, the food establishment lacked a verifiable reporting agreement for food employees, no probe thermometer was available for temperature verification, and sanitizing test strips in the ware wash area were expired. A trainee was present during the inspection and all violations were verified by the primary inspector. The facility was provided employee health and employee reporting agreement handouts.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
7Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Southern Express # in Blountstown: 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· 7 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: YOLANDA SYLVE, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

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. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. Provided the following hand outs: employee health and employee reporting agreement.

Risk-Based Violations

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
Food establishment did not correctly respond to questions about the transmission of foodborne disease. 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
Food establishment does not have a verifiable reporting agreement for food employees. o

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
Food establishment does not have a probe thermometer.
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
Ware wash area: Back door has a gap in the bottom right corner.
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
Ware wash area: Sanitizing test strips were expired.
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Ware wash area: Underneath the three compartment sink has a leak.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Ware wash area: Ceilings and walls have a black mold-like substance on them.

Southern Express # in Blountstown: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Southern Express # in Blountstown last inspected?
Southern Express # 0001 in Blountstown was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 7, 2023. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Southern Express # in Blountstown had?
Southern Express # 0001 in Blountstown has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Southern Express # in Blountstown find?
Southern Express # 0001 in Blountstown was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 7, 2023 (Met Inspection Requirements).
Has Southern Express # in Blountstown had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Southern Express # 0001 in Blountstown has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Southern Express # in Blountstown?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Southern Express # 0001 in Blountstown 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; 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; 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.

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