Callahan Food Discount in Callahan

Last inspected:

542217 Us Highway 1, Callahan, FL 32011
Overview

A stop-sale order issued October 24, 2024 required the immediate removal of improperly cold-held time/temperature control for safety food at Callahan Food Discount after the product was found adulterated under Florida Statute 500.04. The product was voluntarily destroyed by establishment management and witnessed by the inspector. The same inspection on October 24, 2024 documented 8 violations, including poisonous or toxic materials (powdered Ajax and Comet cleaner) stored directly above food contact items (rolls of tin foil and sandwich bags, corrected during inspection), handwashing sink deficiencies (no soap or hand drying provision in the backroom, corrected during inspection), and significant gaps in employee health training and written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. The person in charge was unable to answer questions related to foodborne illness prevention and could not provide proof that employees had been informed of their responsibility to report transmissible illnesses. A focused inspection on September 1, 2023 related to Hurricane Idalia preparation found no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
8Violations
1Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS:

Callahan Food Discount in Callahan: 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· 8 violations· 1 stop-sale order· Met Requirements

Inspector: GREG PENSABENE, 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. The Food Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate permit fee within 10 days. Electronic online payment by credit card or e-check is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Contact the Business Center by email at [email protected] or by calling 850-245-5520 for further assistance.

Risk-Based Violations

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 unable to answer questions related to foodborne illnesses o
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
Management unable to provide proof that employees are informed of their responsibility to report illness that is transmissible through food. Health recommendation for Managers and Food Employee Agreement was provided for guidance.
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
This food establishments does not have the required written procedures for the clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events that address the specific actions to be taken to minimize the spread of contamination. Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events Guidance document provided.
7-301.11 Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11 PP
Retail: Powdered Ajax cleaner and Comet Cleaner stored directly above rolls of tin foil and sandwich bags. COS: Sandwich bags and tin foil moved to an appropriate location during inspection. x
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
Backroom: No soap or hand drying provision available at handwashing sink. COS: Soap and paper towels supplied during inspection.
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
Backroom: Hand sink blocked by canned beverages. COS: Beverages moved out of sink during inspection.

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: Ice bagged on premise missing source information. COS: Bags of ice properly labeled during inspection. x
94 Food establishment manufactures, processes, packs, holds, prepares or sells food products intended for human consumption beyond the scope of the existing permitted food extablishment type pursuant to 5K-4.020, F.A.C. Food Establishment shall remit payment of appropriate fee within 10 days.
Establishment: Found to be operating beyond the scope of their Food Permit, currently sells hemp extract products for inhalation while not permitted as a Hemp Establishment. COS: Establishment is adding the sale of hemp to their permit. Was requested prior to inspection. x A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: ROBERT KENISTON, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Offsite Focused Visit to conduct assessment for Hurricane Idalia

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Callahan Food Discount in Callahan: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (1)

Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.

FDACS stop-sale and stop-use orders for Callahan Food Discount in Callahan
DateOrder TypeProductBrand/LotReason
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.

Callahan Food Discount in Callahan: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Callahan Food Discount in Callahan last inspected?
Callahan Food Discount in Callahan was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 24, 2024. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Callahan Food Discount in Callahan had?
Callahan Food Discount in Callahan has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Callahan Food Discount in Callahan find?
Callahan Food Discount in Callahan was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 24, 2024 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Callahan Food Discount in Callahan had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
Yes, Callahan Food Discount in Callahan has 1 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.
What are the most common violations at Callahan Food Discount in Callahan?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Callahan Food Discount in Callahan are: 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; 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; 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 Pf.

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