Hernandoloser Nutrition in Brooksville
Last inspected:
13119 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34613Hernandoloser Nutrition, a health food store with food service in Brooksville, has 4 inspections on record since January 2023. The facility was cited for 15 violations during a comprehensive inspection on January 25, 2023, including high-priority violations for ice scoops in direct contact with ice in both the prep area and back room, and employees transitioning between point-of-sale operations and beverage preparation without handwashing. Additional high-priority findings included the absence of a certified food protection manager certificate and lack of written procedures for cleaning vomit and diarrhea. The person in charge was unable to discuss the employee health policy during the inspection. FDACS sent guidance documents covering employee health reporting, proper sanitization procedures for three-compartment sinks, and information for obtaining food manager certification. Three subsequent focused inspections—conducted in September 2023 for hurricane assessment and in January and February 2026 for sample collection—resulted in zero violations.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Hernandoloser Nutrition in Brooksville: FDACS Inspection History (4)
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.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.
REQUEST 5150057
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: OFFSITE ASSESSMENT CONDUCTED FOR HURRICANE IDALIA
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· 15 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: The following guidance documents will be sent to the operator via email: Employee health and reporting agreement, clean up of
vomit and diarrhea, proper wash rinse and sanitize for 3 compartment sink, and information to obtain a certified food managers
certificate.
Risk-Based Violations
2-102.11(A)
Demonstration of knowledge not in compliance. At least one Priority violation observed during
the inspection, the establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a
recognized accredited program, and the person in charge is unable to respond correctly to food safety questions
relevant to the operation. 2-102.11(A), (B), (C)(1) and (4)-(16) PfPf
No certified food protection certificate available during the inspection. Hand washing opportunities
were observed during the inspection.
o
3-304.11
Food in contact with surfaces of equipment or utensils that have not been cleaned and
sanitized, linens that have not been laundered, or articles that are not single-service or single-use. 3-304.11 PP
Prep area: Ice scoop handle in the ice chest is in direct contact with the ice. BACK ROOM: Ice scoop
handle in the ice machine is in direct contact with the ice.
o
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 was unable to show or discuss the employee health policy .
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
Written procedures for cleaning up vomit / diarrhea were not available . Guidance document s will be
sent via email
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2-301.14
Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before engaging
in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single service or
single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet room; after caring for or handling
service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or tissue, using tobacco, eating or
drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil
and prevent cross contamination; before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; or after
engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. 2-301.14 PP
Prep area: employees were observed operation the point of sale system and then preparing
beverages, employees were observed washing out blender jars at the 3 compartment sink and not washing hands
prior to preparing beverages.
o
6-301.14
Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing
sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14
Restrooms: Hand washing sign was not posted . Prep area : hand washing sign not posted. 2 Agency
signs were provided to the person in charge.
o
Print Date: 1/25/2023
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Pf
Citation Description: 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
Observation: Prep area: hand sink has soiled towels in the basin. COS: towels were removed
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95
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.
Certified food protection manager certification not available
o
Good Retail Practice Violations
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 cooler: pudding parfait with whipped topping and bags of pre made drinks are not labeled
with ingredients , weight or name and address of the business. Parfait and drinks were removed from self service.
x
2-303.11
Food employee wearing jewelry, other than a plain ring such as a wedding band, on their arm
or hand while preparing food. 2-303.11
Observed employees wearing bracelets/ watches while working in the prep area.
o
2-402.11
Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint,
or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed
food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11
Observed employees working in the prep area with out hair restraints.
o
2-302.11
Food employee fingernails not kept trimmed, filed, and maintained so the edges and surfaces
are cleanable and not rough. Fingernail polish or artificial fingernails not covered by intact gloves when working with
exposed food. 2-302.11 Pf
Observed employee with nail polish preparing beverages with out donning gloves
o
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)
Rep area: under the counter near the point of sale and to the right , single use Styrofoam trays and
single use cups are stored directly on the floor.
o
4-101.19
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or
that requires frequent cleaning not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
4-101.19
Prep area: Ice bin at the counter area has raw wood as a support leg and brace.
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4-501.11
Concentration of sanitizing solution not accurately determined by using a test kit or other
device. 4-501.116 Pf
Test strips were not available.. COS: test strips were provided.
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5-205.15(B)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Prep area: Ice bin closest to the counter area is dripping into a bucket.
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Print Date: 1/25/2023
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Hernandoloser Nutrition in Brooksville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hernandoloser Nutrition in Brooksville last inspected?
- Hernandoloser Nutrition in Brooksville was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 23, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Hernandoloser Nutrition in Brooksville had?
- Hernandoloser Nutrition in Brooksville has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Hernandoloser Nutrition in Brooksville find?
- Hernandoloser Nutrition in Brooksville was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 23, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Hernandoloser Nutrition in Brooksville had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Hernandoloser Nutrition in Brooksville has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Hernandoloser Nutrition in Brooksville?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Hernandoloser Nutrition in Brooksville are: 2-102.11(A): Demonstration of knowledge not in compliance. At least one Priority violation observed during the inspection, the establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program, and the person in charge is unable to respond correctly to food safety questions relevant to the operation. 2-102.11(A), (B), (C)(1) and (4)-(16) Pf; 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; 2-301.14: Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet room; after caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; or after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. 2-301.14 P.
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