Vw Sprouts 618 in Clearwater

23656 Us Highway 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33765

Overview

Vw Sprouts 618 in Clearwater, FL has 12 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 8 violations.

12FDACS Insp.
8Violations

Last inspected FDACS: March 31, 2026

Vw Sprouts 618 in Clearwater: FDACS Inspection History (12)

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.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: RICHARD BRASHER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

Person in charge: DEANNA MAY

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted Routine Offsite Inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 4 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: AMBER RUCKDESCHEL

Comments: Visit conducted for training purposes.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: AMBER RUCKDESCHEL

Comments: Visit conducted for training purposes.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted Routine Offsite Inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 4 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: NICHOLAS SAWYER

Comments: Visit in cooperation with FDA inspector Carol Davis for FDA investigation.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: JEANINE WHITE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Visit conducted in response to request #5115538. Spoke with manager and he was aware of complaint. Verified all bacon that is used for sandwiches is pre cooked.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: RICHARD BRASHER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: WILLIAM MONSERRATE

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: ROBERT SMITH, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Offsite Focused Visit to conduct assessment for Hurricane Idalia

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· 8 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TASHEKA EDMOND

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

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
Meat Retail area: Internal temperature of various raw packaged meat and seafood products ranging between 42-47 F: Marinated Salmon 42-43 F , Season shrimp 44-47 F , Sausage 44-45 F. COS: Person in charge voluntarily discarded all the products. x
3-501.18 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 PP
Deli cooler: Working containers of gravy labeled to be used for 14 days (04/5/23-04/19/23) open bag of cooked Mediterranean chicken and beef not labeled with date. COS: Person in charge voluntarily discarded all the products. x
7-201.11 Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PP
Produce area: Spray bottle of chemical solution stored on top of prep table. COS: Spray bottle of Chemical moved in a designated area. x Print Date: 4/11/2023 Page 1 of 3

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-204.11 Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D)
Deli Retail area: No ambient thermometer provided in hot holding unit with chicken and other prepared foods. o
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
Bakery area: Food worker wearing watch. Deli area: Food worker wearing bracelets. o
3-304.14(E) Container of chemical sanitizer solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses not stored off the floor, or not used in a manner that prevents contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service and single-use articles. 3-304.14(E)
Meat/Seafood department: Sanitizer solution bucket stored directly on the floor. o
3-304.14(B)(1) Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces not held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a proper concentration as specified in the Food Code. 3-304.14(B)(1)
Bakery area: Sanitizer solution bucket measured less than 200 ppm. COS: Solution was remixed to the appropriate concentration. x
4-901.11 After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment or utensils not air-dried or not adequately drained before contact with food, or equipment or utensils dried with a cloth. 4-901.11
Seafood area: Clean plastic container not properly air-dried before being tightly stacked for storage at ware washing area. o

Vw Sprouts 618 in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vw Sprouts 618 in Clearwater last inspected?
Vw Sprouts 618 in Clearwater was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 31, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Vw Sprouts 618 in Clearwater had?
Vw Sprouts 618 in Clearwater has 12 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Vw Sprouts 618 in Clearwater find?
Vw Sprouts 618 in Clearwater was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 31, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Vw Sprouts 618 in Clearwater had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Vw Sprouts 618 in Clearwater has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Vw Sprouts 618 in Clearwater?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Vw Sprouts 618 in Clearwater 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; 3-501.18: 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; 7-201.11: Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 P.

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