Save-a-lot of Greater Tampa in Brooksville

20040 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34601

Overview

Save-A-Lot Of Greater Tampa in Brooksville has 3 inspections on record since August 2022, with 8 total violations. A priority violation for improper raw meat storage (ground turkey above ground beef and pork blend) was documented during the August 2022 inspection and corrected on site. A repeat priority foundation violation for damaged food packaging was cited on September 2, 2025, when frozen pork riblets boxes were found open and exposing meat to possible contamination. Additional violations included missing written emergency response procedures and flying insects observed in a bin of yellow onions. A September 2023 focused inspection related to Hurricane Idalia documented no violations. The most recent inspection on September 2, 2025 met sanitation requirements.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.
8Violations

Last inspected FDACS: September 2, 2025

Save-a-lot of Greater Tampa in Brooksville: FDACS Inspection History (3)

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 Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: CYNTHIA CANNIOTO, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: TIM GANGER

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.

Risk-Based Violations

3-202.15 Food package not in good condition or does not protect the integrity of the contents so that the food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants. 3-202.15 PfPfRepeat
Retail: frozen 10 pound boxes of pork riblets boxes have been open and exposing the meat to possible contamination

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
3 compartment sink area: The sprayer nozzle has a build up of what appears to be lime scale, the floor drain under the sink has a build up grime
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Mop sink: the mop sink is missing the floor drain cover.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: DORIS DIAZ, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Emergency Response Assessment – Hurricane Idalia

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: NICHOLAS SAWYER

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(2) Different types of raw animal foods not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding or display by using separate equipment, arranging food in equipment so that cross contamination is prevented, or preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas. 3-302.11(A)(2) PP
Retail area: Ground turkey is stored above ground beef/ pork blend. COS: Ground beef/ pork blend was relocated. x
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 policy was not available during the inspection. Guidance documents provided via email. o Print Date: 8/16/2022 Page 1 of 3

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-501.11 Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf
Retail area: bin with yellow onions has multiple flying insects, when the onions are touched. o
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Restrooms: both the men's and the ladies restroom sinks are leaking. o
6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Stockroom: left side of the room in the corner and along the wall has a build up of webbing ,dirt and dust. o

Save-a-lot of Greater Tampa in Brooksville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Save-a-lot of Greater Tampa in Brooksville last inspected?
Save-a-lot of Greater Tampa in Brooksville was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 2, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Save-a-lot of Greater Tampa in Brooksville had?
Save-a-lot of Greater Tampa in Brooksville has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Save-a-lot of Greater Tampa in Brooksville find?
Save-a-lot of Greater Tampa in Brooksville was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 2, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Save-a-lot of Greater Tampa in Brooksville had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Save-a-lot of Greater Tampa in Brooksville has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Save-a-lot of Greater Tampa in Brooksville?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Save-a-lot of Greater Tampa in Brooksville are: 3-302.11(A)(2): Different types of raw animal foods not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding or display by using separate equipment, arranging food in equipment so that cross contamination is prevented, or preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas. 3-302.11(A)(2) P; 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 Pf; 6-501.11: Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf.

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