7-eleven # in Clearwater

Last inspected:

1898 N Highland Ave, Clearwater, FL 33755

Part of: 7-Eleven Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

7-Eleven #34295A in Clearwater had one inspection on record, conducted February 22, 2023, which resulted in 14 violations. A hot-held breakfast pizza in the counter-top display case measured 127°F, below the required 135°F minimum, and was voluntarily discarded. A food employee was observed not washing hands for the required 20 seconds, though the employee corrected the practice during the inspection. Bulk-dispensed iced coffee in the retail area exceeded the seven-day date marking limit and was corrected on-site. The person in charge could not correctly answer questions about preventing transmission of foodborne illnesses and could not provide written procedures for cleaning up vomit and diarrheal events. Four violations were corrected on-site; ten remained uncorrected at the time of inspection.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
14Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

7-eleven # in Clearwater: 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· 14 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: AMBER RUCKDESCHEL

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

Risk-Based Violations

3-501.16(A)(1) Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) PP
Food service area: Internal temperature of breakfast pizza measured at 127 degrees F in counter top holding case. Pizza was stacked on top of other item in hot holding case. COS: Pizza was voluntarily discarded. x Print Date: 2/22/2023 Page 1 of 4 21 P Citation Description: Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that requires date marking not discarded when it exceeds the 7-day limit, except time that the product is frozen, or does not bear a date mark and the correct date mark cannot be determined. 3-501.18 P Observation: Retail Area: Mocha iced cappuccino in bulk iced coffee dispenser was marked as opened on 2/11/23. COS: Person in charge voluntarily discarded. x
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 answer all questions correctly on food borne illnesses. o
3-501.17(B) 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) PfPf
Retail Area: Opened bulk dispensed iced coffee date marked to exceed seven days. COS: Date marking was corrected. Person in charge wrote appropriate date marking. 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
Establishment could not provide written procedures for clean up of vomit and diarrheal events. o
2-301.12 Food employee not cleaning hands, exposed portions of arms or prosthetic devices for at least 20 seconds or not using the following cleaning procedures: rinse under warm water, apply soap, rub together for 10-15 seconds, rinse under warm water, and thoroughly dry with paper towels or a hand drying device. 2-301.12 PP
Food Service Area: Food employee not washing hands for at least 20 seconds. COS: Employee washed hands correctly. x
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
Back Room: Trash can, cleaning products and various boxes stored in front of hand wash sink and blocking access to hand wash sink. COS: Employee moved items from in front of hand wash sink. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

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
Retail Area: No labeling on Store packaged muffins available for customer self service in self serve coffee area. COS: Employee voluntarily discarded muffins. x
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
Food employee wearing bracelet while processing food. o
4-903.11(C) Single-service or single-use articles not kept in the original protective package or not stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used. 4-903.11(C)
Retail Area: Coffee filters not stored inverted or covered in container. o
4-502.13(B) Bulk milk container dispensing tube not cut on the diagonal or cut leaving more than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head. 4-502.13(B)
Retail Area: Dispenser tubes for Iced coffee and half and half not cut less than 1 inch. o
4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Back room: Freezer had sticky residue buildup on handle. Food service area: Residue and debris build up on interior cavity of reach in cooler near ovens. Walk in Cooler: Shelf holding milk had white residue build up. o
5-501.11 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors when located outdoors; or indoor receptacles that contain food not kept covered when not in continuous use or after they are filled. 5-501.113
Outside Area: Dumpster left open at time of visit. 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
Back Room: Sticky residue on floor beneath soda syrup boxes. Walk in cooler: Residue and debris build up underneath shelf where pizzas are stored. o
99 The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.
Current 2023 Food Permit not displayed or available upon request. 2022 Food permit currently on display. o

7-eleven # in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions

When was 7-eleven # in Clearwater last inspected?
7-eleven # 34295a in Clearwater was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 22, 2023. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has 7-eleven # in Clearwater had?
7-eleven # 34295a in Clearwater has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of 7-eleven # in Clearwater find?
7-eleven # 34295a in Clearwater was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 22, 2023 (Met Inspection Requirements).
Has 7-eleven # in Clearwater had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, 7-eleven # 34295a in Clearwater has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at 7-eleven # in Clearwater?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at 7-eleven # 34295a in Clearwater 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; 2-301.12: Food employee not cleaning hands, exposed portions of arms or prosthetic devices for at least 20 seconds or not using the following cleaning procedures: rinse under warm water, apply soap, rub together for 10-15 seconds, rinse under warm water, and thoroughly dry with paper towels or a hand drying device. 2-301.12 P; 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 Pf.

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