Jefferson Marathon in Brooksville

Last inspected:

600 E Jefferson St, Brooksville, FL 34601
Overview

Jefferson Marathon in Brooksville operated beyond the scope of its food permit during a September 18, 2023 inspection, when officials found the facility offering inhalable hemp items for sale. Those items were destroyed as witnessed by the inspector. The inspection identified 12 violations across food storage, employee health policies, and sanitation procedures. Raw packaged bacon was stored above ready-to-eat cheese and cracker packages in the retail area — a priority violation — and was relocated to the bottom shelf during the inspection. The establishment lacked written employee health procedures and was unable to demonstrate knowledge of food-borne illness reporting requirements. A sanitizer test kit was not available in the ware wash area but was provided during the inspection. The facility was directed to install a mop sink and hand washing sink and to contact the inspector upon completion.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
12Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Jefferson Marathon in Brooksville: 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· 12 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: CYNTHIA CANNIOTO, 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 food establishment was found to be operating beyond the scope of their food permit and has decided to voluntarily discontinue the unpermitted operations. Establishment was offering Inhalable hemp items for sale. Items were destroyed as witnessed by the inspector. Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided via email. Please contact the inspector once the mop sink / hand washing sink has been installed. [email protected]

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
Retail area: raw packaged bacon was stored above ready to eat cheese and crackers snack packages. COS: Bacon was moved to the bottom shelf x
2-201.11(E) Food employee or conditional food employee has not reported 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. 2-201.11(E) PfPf
Unable to verify employee responsibility to report health conditions as they relate to food borne illness. o
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
Unable to discuss or show the store employee health policy , regarding types, symptoms, and exclusion/ restricting of employees based on food borne illness 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 were not available. Agency guidance document provided via email.
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
Ware wash area: Hand washing sink is being used as a mop sink.
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
Restroom: restroom was missing a hand washing sign. Agency sign provided to the person in charge.
6-301.13 Sink used for food preparation or utensil washing, or a service sink or curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water or similar wastes provided with handwashing aids or devices required for a handwashing sink. 6-301.13
Ware washing area: there are soap and paper towel dispensers installed above the 3 compartment sink.
3-201.11(C) Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101, 9 CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381. 3-201.11(C) PfPf
Retail area: The follow are offered as self serve items. Sleeves Of Ritz crackers, Club crackers ,various Little Debbie snack cakes , Kool Aid jammers, Country time lemonade and Capri Sun pouches. Products Are Not Labeled With Ingredients, Nutritional Value , Weight Or Manufacture. COS: All products were removed from the self serve section of the sore , boxed up and placed in the walk in cooler, for the owner to remove from store.
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 managers certificate was not available.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-402.11 Equipment that is fixed because it is not easily moveable not installed with space to allow access for cleaning along the sides, behind or above the equipment; with no more than one thirty-second inch of space from adjoining equipment, walls, or ceiling; or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls when the equipment is exposed to spillage or seepage. Counter-mounted equipment that is not easily moveable not installed to allow cleaning of the equipment or areas underneath or around the equipment by being sealed. 4-402.11
Ware wash area: 3 compartment sink is not sealed to the wall.
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
Ware wash area: 3 compartment sink is attached to a piece of raw wood, wood is exposed to splash from the sink.
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: Sanitizer test kit was not available. COS: test strips were provided during the inspection.

Jefferson Marathon in Brooksville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jefferson Marathon in Brooksville last inspected?
Jefferson Marathon in Brooksville was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 18, 2023. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Jefferson Marathon in Brooksville had?
Jefferson Marathon in Brooksville has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Jefferson Marathon in Brooksville find?
Jefferson Marathon in Brooksville was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 18, 2023 (Met Inspection Requirements).
Has Jefferson Marathon in Brooksville had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Jefferson Marathon in Brooksville has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Jefferson Marathon in Brooksville?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Jefferson Marathon in Brooksville are: 2-201.11(E): Food employee or conditional food employee has not reported 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. 2-201.11(E) Pf; 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.

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