Chuluota Grocery in Chuluota

Last inspected:

95 E 7th St Ste 9, Chuluota, FL 32766
Overview

Chuluota Grocery in Chuluota had one inspection on record in October 2023, a check-back inspection that verified compliance with five previously cited violations. The most significant finding involved cold-held time and temperature control: prepared steak sandwich meat was observed at 43 degrees Fahrenheit in the cooler, exceeding the required maximum of 41 degrees. The product was corrected on site and placed in the freezer to achieve safe temperature. All compliance issues identified in the prior inspection were resolved, and the facility met inspection requirements.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
5Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Chuluota Grocery in Chuluota: 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· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: DOUGLAS HULSER

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 check-back inspection conducted to verify compliance of food safety citations observed during previous inspection. The compliance issues that required a Check-Back have been resolved and this food establishment has Met Inspection Requirements.

Risk-Based Violations

3-501.16(A)(2) Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) PP
Cooler: prepared onsite steak sandwich meat was observed at 43 degrees F. COS - Product was placed in freezer and cooled to 41 degrees F. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Storage Room : Heavy Ice build-up on the reach in freezer used for storing pizza.
5-501.11 Outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt or is not smooth, durable, and sloped to drain. 5-501.11
Outside : Dumpster stored on grass
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
Back Room : Old food residue/mold like substance on walls and ceiling in back room
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Retail : Missing ceiling tile, multiple water stained ceiling tiles. Back Room: Hole in wall, plastic curtains ripped and torn

Chuluota Grocery in Chuluota: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chuluota Grocery in Chuluota last inspected?
Chuluota Grocery in Chuluota was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 11, 2023. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Chuluota Grocery in Chuluota had?
Chuluota Grocery in Chuluota has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Chuluota Grocery in Chuluota find?
Chuluota Grocery in Chuluota was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 11, 2023 (Met Inspection Requirements).
Has Chuluota Grocery in Chuluota had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Chuluota Grocery in Chuluota has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Chuluota Grocery in Chuluota?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Chuluota Grocery in Chuluota are: 3-501.16(A)(2): Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) P; 4-602.13: Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13; 5-501.11: Outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt or is not smooth, durable, and sloped to drain. 5-501.11.

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