How many inspections has Fiesta Supermarket in Bowling Green had?

Fiesta Supermarket in Bowling Green has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Fiesta Supermarket in Bowling Green find?

Fiesta Supermarket in Bowling Green was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 11, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).

Has Fiesta Supermarket in Bowling Green had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Fiesta Supermarket in Bowling Green has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Does Fiesta Supermarket in Bowling Green have any repeat violations?

Yes, Fiesta Supermarket in Bowling Green has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 6-501.11: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11.

Fiesta Supermarket in Bowling Green

Name: Fiesta Supermarket in Bowling Green Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: February 11, 2025

4130 Us Highway 17 N, Bowling Green, FL 33834

Polk County · Grocery Store < 15,000 sq ft · FDACS
Owner: Fiesta Supermarket Corporation
FDACS Estab #: 288960

Overview

Fiesta Supermarket in Bowling Green has 2 inspections on record since September 2022, with 17 total violations. The most recent inspection on February 11, 2025 documented 12 violations, including three high-priority findings: raw eggs stored on top of cheese in the walk-in cooler, a meat band saw not cleaned within 4 hours of first use, and deli chicken strips and coconut shrimp held at 116–118°F instead of the required 135°F minimum. The inspector noted that employees were washing hands in ware wash sinks rather than designated handwashing sinks, and that handwashing sinks in the deli and meat areas were blocked with chemicals and foods. All violations identified during the February 2025 inspection were corrected on site. An earlier inspection on September 14, 2022 found 5 violations, including improper cleaning of meat department equipment (band saw and deli slicer), chicken flautas held at 115°F, and missing employee health policy documentation and written procedures for responding to vomitus or diarrhea events. The facility reported a hemp product designation change during the February 2025 inspection.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.

17Violations

Last inspected FDACS: February 11, 2025

Fiesta Supermarket in Bowling Green: 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.

2025 — 1 inspection

Feb 11, 2025 — Met Sanitation 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. This establishment now wishes to sell hemp products. Hemp designation changed.

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

Back area- a flat of eggs, with several broken, is stored on top of cheese in the walk-in cooler. Cos- Eggs removed to proper storage location. x

4-602.11(C) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil used with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned throughout the day at least every 4 hours. Exception criteria for an alternative cleaning frequency not met. 4-602.11(C) PP

Meat area- meat band saw not cleaned within 4 hours of first use. COS- Meat band saw cleaned and sanitized during visit. Y x

3-501.16(A)(1) Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) PP

Deli area- chicken strips and coconut shrimp are tested at 116-118 degrees f. CosReheated In Microwave To Proper Temperature. Y x Print Date: 2/11/2025 Page 1 of 3 26 P x Citation Description: 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 P Observation: Storage building- gas powered backpack blower stored on top of drinks in the metal storage building. Cos- gas powered blower removed.

2-301.15 Food employee not cleaning hands in a handwash sink or approved automatic handwashing facility. Food employee cleaning hands in a sink used for food preparation or warewashing, or in a service sink. 2-301.15 PfPf

Deli area, meat area- employees observed washing hands in the ware wash sinks.

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, meat areas- hand wash sinks blocked from use with chemicals and foods in the sink basins. The hand wash sink in the deli is blocked with a processing table in the space by the sink

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-302.12 Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12

Deli, coffee bar areas- plastic containers of condiments are not labeled with contents.

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

Meat area- open bags of flour and maseca are stored on the floor of the meat department. Back area- cases of frozen seafood are stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler. Open boxes and sealed bags of meats and other frozen foods are stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer

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)

Deli area- scoop handles in contact with ingredients in the bins by the back hallway.

4-903.11(C) Single-service or single-use articles not kept in the original protective package or not stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used. 4-903.11(C)

Meat area- large meat trays are not stored inverted or enclosed in protective covering.

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)

Storage building- Case of plastic lids are stored on the floor of the storage building

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

Coffee bar area- the underside edges of the coffee bar table have heavy residue accumulation. Cos- cleaned during visit.

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

Back area- there is several inches of ice buildup on the floor of the walk-in freezer.

2022 — 1 inspection

Sep 14, 2022 — Met Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SASKIA JAISIRI, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx . FRANCISCO JIMENEZ, MANAGER SASKIA JAISIRI, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Risk-Based Violations

Meat Department- food residue buildup on food contact surfaces of the band saw, deli slicer. COSBand saw and deli slicer were cleaned during visit. x

Kitchen area- chicken flautas displayed in steam table for less than two hours had an internaltemperature of 115 degrees Fahrenheit. COS- chicken flautas were reheated and checked during visit. x

2-201.11(A) The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) PP

Employee health policy not provided. Employee handout provided to establishment during the visit. 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

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an eventthat involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea. o Print Date: 9/14/2022 Page 1 of 3

Good Retail Practice Violations

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

Ceiling tiles damaged or water stained throughout establishment. Ice machine area- screen rippednear missing door of outside screened in area. o

Fiesta Supermarket in Bowling Green: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fiesta Supermarket in Bowling Green last inspected?: Fiesta Supermarket in Bowling Green was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 11, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Fiesta Supermarket in Bowling Green had?: Fiesta Supermarket in Bowling Green has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Fiesta Supermarket in Bowling Green find?: Fiesta Supermarket in Bowling Green was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 11, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Fiesta Supermarket in Bowling Green had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Fiesta Supermarket in Bowling Green has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Fiesta Supermarket in Bowling Green?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Fiesta Supermarket in Bowling Green are: 6-501.11: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11; 2-301.15: Food employee not cleaning hands in a handwash sink or approved automatic handwashing facility. Food employee cleaning hands in a sink used for food preparation or warewashing, or in a service sink. 2-301.15 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.
Does Fiesta Supermarket in Bowling Green have any repeat violations?: Yes, Fiesta Supermarket in Bowling Green has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 6-501.11: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11.