Latin American Meat & Food Market in Cape Coral

Last inspected:

516 Se 47th Ter Ste 1, Cape Coral, FL 33904
Overview

Latin American Meat & Food Market in Cape Coral received one FDACS inspection on April 13, 2023, documenting 16 violations including priority and priority foundation findings. A priority violation found raw pork stored above ready-to-eat cake on display; the pork was relocated to the bottom shelf during the inspection. Uncovered bread loaves displayed in the meat department were covered on site. Priority foundation violations included dried food residue on meat processing equipment (meat cuber, grinder, and slicer), all cleaned during inspection, and the absence of written procedures for employees responding to vomiting and diarrhea events. The facility lacked chlorine test strips for verifying sanitizer concentration; test strips were obtained during the inspection. A trainee was present and all findings were verified by the primary inspector. Most violations were corrected on site.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
16Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Latin American Meat & Food Market in Cape Coral: 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· 16 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: JOHN WEAVER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

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

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
Meat: raw pork stored above cake. COS: pork move to the bottom of the shelf. x
4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf
Meat: Dried food residue on the meat cuber. Dried food residue inside of the grinder. Dried residue on the slicer. COS: equipment was cleaned. 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
Retail: no written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea. o Print Date: 4/13/2023 Page 1 of 4
5-204.11 Handwashing sink not located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing or warewashing areas; or not located in, or immediately adjacent to, toilet rooms. 5-204.11 PfPf
Outside: trailer at the rear of building next to the exit door with two baking ovens used to cook/bake. COS trailer removed from the property at the time of the inspection. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-602.11(A) Food packaged onsite not labeled as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317. 3-602.11(A)
Meat: No ingredients on packaged ham spread, corn patties, smoked herring, bread. COS: items placed inside of the service case. x
6-202.15 Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15
RETAIL: gap at the bottom of the rear exit door. o
6-202.13 Insect control device used to electrocute or stun flying insects not designed to retain the insect within the device; or insect control device located over a food preparation area or not installed to prevent dead insects and fragments from being impelled onto or falling on exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, or linens; or unwrapped single-service or single-use articles. 6-202.13
Meat: fly trap directly above the band saw. COS: fly trap moved away from the food area. x
3-306.11 Food on display not protected from contamination by the use of packaging; counter, service line, or salad bar food guards; display cases; or other effective means. 3-306.11 P
Meat: loaves of bread displayed partially uncovered. COS: breads were covered. x
4-803.11 Soiled linens not kept in clean, nonabsorbent receptacles or clean, washable laundry bags or not stored and transported to prevent contamination of food, clean equipment, clean utensils, or single-service and single-use articles. 4-803.11
Meat: dried food residue on the oven mitts. o
4-101.11(B)-(E) Materials used in the construction of utensils or food-contact surfaces of equipment, under normal use conditions, are not durable; corrosion-resistant; nonabsorbent; sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing; finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface; and resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion or decomposition. Equipment or utensil not designed or constructed to be durable and to retain its characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. 4-101.11(B)-(E) and 4-201.11
Meat: paint brush used in the food preparation area. COS: paint brush discarded. x
4-501.11 Concentration of sanitizing solution not accurately determined by using a test kit or other device. 4-501.116 Pf
Meat: no chlorine test strips. COS: test strips obtained. x
4-501.14 Warewashing equipment; sinks, basins or other receptacles used for washing or rinsing raw food or laundering wiping cloths; or drainboards or equipment used to substitute for drainboards not cleaned before use, throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils and ensure the equipment performs its intended function, and at least every 24 hours when used. 4-501.14
Meat: dried food residue inside the compartments of the warewash sink. COS: sink cleaned. x
4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Meat: dried residue on the inside of the walk in cooler door, underside of the butcher block with food debris, housing of the wrapping station with dried food residue. Retail: frost build up inside of the roll around freezer near the front window. o
6-501.18 Plumbing fixtures including but not limited to handwashing sinks, toilets and urinals not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. 6-501.18
Meat: dried food residue in the basin of the hand sink. COS: sink cleaned. x
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Meat: hole in the wall near the rear exit door. o
6-501.16 After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. 6-501.16
Meat: mop stored to dry in bucket. o Print Date: 4/13/2023 Page 2 of 4

Latin American Meat & Food Market in Cape Coral: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Latin American Meat & Food Market in Cape Coral last inspected?
Latin American Meat & Food Market in Cape Coral was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on April 13, 2023. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Latin American Meat & Food Market in Cape Coral had?
Latin American Meat & Food Market in Cape Coral has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Latin American Meat & Food Market in Cape Coral find?
Latin American Meat & Food Market in Cape Coral was most recently inspected by FDACS on April 13, 2023 (Met Inspection Requirements).
Has Latin American Meat & Food Market in Cape Coral had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Latin American Meat & Food Market in Cape Coral has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Latin American Meat & Food Market in Cape Coral?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Latin American Meat & Food Market in Cape Coral are: 5-204.11: Handwashing sink not located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing or warewashing areas; or not located in, or immediately adjacent to, toilet rooms. 5-204.11 Pf; 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) P; 4-601.11(A): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) Pf.

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