Protein 407 in Bushnell

Last inspected:

407 N West St, Bushnell, FL 33513
Overview

Protein 407 in Bushnell has been inspected twice on record. A November 2025 sanitation inspection documented 16 violations, including a high-priority finding that raw shell eggs were stored directly above bread and deli meats in a cooler — the owner corrected this by relocating the eggs during the inspection. Additional intermediate-priority violations included missing employee health documentation, person in charge unable to answer questions about foodborne illness prevention, no written procedures for vomiting and diarrheal event cleanup, and unavailable temperature measuring equipment. A September 2023 inspection found an intermediate violation involving a missing air gap under a three-compartment sink in the back room.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
18Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Protein 407 in Bushnell: 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.

— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 16 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: PILARNIDA SPADACCINI, 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. Following Handouts: Guidance for Written Procedure for Vomiting and Diarrheal events, Food Allergen Awareness , Employee Health Guidelines, Reporting agreement, Certified food protection Manager approved agency.

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 Food prep area: tray of raw shell eggs in double door cooler stored directly above bread and deli meats. COS: Owner moved the tray of raw eggs to the bottom area inside cooler. x Print Date: 11/7/2025 Page 1 of 4 21 Pf Citation Description: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day the original container is opened onsite not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(B) Pf Observation: Back food pre area: cut cubes deli meats in plastic container that were prepared more than 24 hours prior to inspection not date marked, Front service area: open gallon of milk in reach-in cooler held more than 24 hours no date mark. COS: Person in charge dated all the products. x
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
Establishment could not provide verifiable documentation that employees are informed of reporting requirements.
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
Person in charge could not correctly answer all questions regarding main food borne illnesses. Guidelines provided. 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 could not provide written procedures for clean-up and disinfection of vomiting and diarrheal events.
6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
Front service area: No hand drying devices at handwashing sink. COS: paper towel provided by the person in charge.
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.Repeat
Food establishment could not provide documentation of certified food protection manager.

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
Establishment could not provide a suitable probe thermometer. No temperature violations observed during this visit.
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
Back food prep area: Various sauces in squeeze bottle (mayonnaise and mustard) not labeled. COS: Person in charge labeled the products appropriately.
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
Back Food prep Area: Employees and person in charge not wearing beard restraint or effective hair restraint while working with exposed food
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
Back food prep area: Food workers wearing bracelet and watch while working with exposed food.
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
Warewash area: No sanitizer test kit available. No sanitizer concentration violations observed.
5-203.14 Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air gap or installation of an approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf
Ware wash area: There is a direct plumbing connection under the 3 compartment sink, no air gap.
6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14
Unisex Restroom: door not equipped to be self-closing.
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
Unisex Restroom: Covered trash receptacle not provided.
6-501.16 After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. 6-501.16
Back hallway: Wet mop left not hung to dry.
6-403.11 Area designated for employees to eat, drink, or use tobacco, or lockers or other suitable facilities not located so that food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. 6-403.11
Front food service area: Employee's drinks stored near prep counter top. COS: All drinks were moved to a designated area.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: FREDERICK HICKS, 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. Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. V and d guidance provided.

Risk-Based Violations

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.
No proof of a certified food protection manager. Gave person in charge contacts and info on how to obtain certified food protection manager.

Good Retail Practice Violations

5-402.11 Direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. 5-402.11 Pf
Back room: No air gap under three compartment sink

Protein 407 in Bushnell: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Protein 407 in Bushnell last inspected?
Protein 407 in Bushnell was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on November 7, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Protein 407 in Bushnell had?
Protein 407 in Bushnell has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Protein 407 in Bushnell find?
Protein 407 in Bushnell was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 7, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Protein 407 in Bushnell had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Protein 407 in Bushnell has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Protein 407 in Bushnell?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Protein 407 in Bushnell are: 5-402.11: Direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. 5-402.11 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; 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.

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