How many inspections has Family Grocery & Deli in Clewiston had?

Family Grocery & Deli in Clewiston has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Family Grocery & Deli in Clewiston find?

Family Grocery & Deli in Clewiston was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 21, 2023 (Met Inspection Requirements).

Has Family Grocery & Deli in Clewiston had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Family Grocery & Deli in Clewiston has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Family Grocery & Deli in Clewiston

Name: Family Grocery & Deli in Clewiston Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: August 21, 2023

6490 Flaghole Rd, Clewiston, FL 33440

Hendry County · Grocery Store < 15,000 sq ft · FDACS
Owner: Jose Mercedes
FDACS Estab #: 310665

Overview

Family Grocery & Deli in Clewiston had one inspection on record between August 2022 and August 2023. A focused inspection in August 2022 found no violations. A subsequent inspection in August 2023 cited 14 violations, including a priority violation for motor oil and automotive chemicals displayed above soda bottles in the retail area, which were moved during the inspection. The facility also received citations for a food employee washing hands in a three-compartment sink instead of a handwash sink and for missing soap and hand-drying apparatus in the bakery area. The inspector provided handwash signage and an ice packaging handout and counseled staff on proper handwashing procedures.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.

14Violations

Last inspected FDACS: August 21, 2023

Family Grocery & Deli in Clewiston: 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.

2023 — 1 inspection

Aug 21, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 14 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: RICHARD MUNSON, SENIOR 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. The WRITTEN procedure for Vomit/Diarrheal Cleanup must address the following required minimum components: – Segregation of affected area – Removal of ill person – Use of PPE (e.g., gloves, face covering) – Cleaning & disinfecting affected area – What to do with exposed FEULSS (Food,Utensils,Equipment,Linens,SingleServeItems) – Disposal of clean-up materials Ice packaging handout provided. Handwash signage provided.

Risk-Based Violations

4-602.12 Food-contact surface of cooking or baking equipment not cleaned at least every 24 hours, or cavity or door seals of microwave oven not cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. 4-602.12

Bakery area- food contact equipment including tables, mixer, sheeter, and storage containers have a thick layer of encrusted flour and have not been cleaned within at least the past 24 hours. Pizza area- the interior of the microwave ovens have an accumulation of food residues.

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 area- motor oil and automotive chemicals are displayed above bottles of soda. Cossoda moved to appropriate display area. x

2-301.15 Food employee not cleaning hands in a handwash sink or approved automatic handwashing facility. Food employee cleaning hands in a sink used for food preparation or warewashing, or in a service sink. 2-301.15 PfPf

Back area- observed food employee washing hands in the 3-compartment sink. Cosemployee counseled to wash hands in the hand wash sink.

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

Bakery area- there is no soap or hand drying apparatus in the bakery area.

6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14

Retail, back and processing areas- there are no hand washing signs at the hand wash sinks.

Good Retail Practice Violations

213 Microbial analysis of finished product by an approved laboratory not obtained within the required time period. 5K-4.023(8)(a) F.A.C.

Retail area- quarterly microbiological testing of in-store bagged ice is not being done. o

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

Back area- squeeze bottles of oils and condiments are not labeled.

6-501.11 The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premises by eliminating harborage conditions. 6-501.111(D)

Outside area- there is trash and broken equipment on the ground behind the building.

4-903.11(A) Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. 4-903.11(A)

Retail area- cases of foam cups are stored on the floor.

4-601.11(B) Food-contact surface of cooking equipment or pan is encrusted with grease deposits or other soil accumulation. 4-601.11(B)

Back area- the cuban press and pizza oven have carbon encrustation.

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 area, bakery area- the undersides of the processing tables have old food residues. The exterior of the flour bucket has thick old flour concretions.

6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11

Bakery area- floor tiles are broken and several are missing. Doors do not close properly/hinges are bad. Back area- the 3-compartment sink is not attached to the wall.

6-102.11(A) Outdoor walking or driving area not surfaced with concrete, asphalt, or gravel or other materials that have been effectively treated to minimize dust, facilitate maintenance, and prevent muddy conditions; or not graded to drain. Exterior surfaces of building or mobile food establishment not of weather-resistant materials or do not comply with law. 6-102.11(A) and (B), and 6-202.19

Outside area- water is pooling in the back by the hot water heater and walkway to the bakery area.

99 The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.

Retail area- 2023 food permit is not displayed o INSPECTION: VENDED WATER/VENDED ICE Violation No.

2022 — 1 inspection

Aug 25, 2022 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: This Focused Inspection is being conducted offsite to ensure required and/or requested documentation has been received from the food establishment. Food establishment's current bagged ice lab report was received via email attachment.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Family Grocery & Deli in Clewiston: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Family Grocery & Deli in Clewiston last inspected?: Family Grocery & Deli in Clewiston was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 21, 2023. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Family Grocery & Deli in Clewiston had?: Family Grocery & Deli in Clewiston has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Family Grocery & Deli in Clewiston find?: Family Grocery & Deli in Clewiston was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 21, 2023 (Met Inspection Requirements).
Has Family Grocery & Deli in Clewiston had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Family Grocery & Deli in Clewiston has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Family Grocery & Deli in Clewiston?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Family Grocery & Deli in Clewiston are: 2-301.15: Food employee not cleaning hands in a handwash sink or approved automatic handwashing facility. Food employee cleaning hands in a sink used for food preparation or warewashing, or in a service sink. 2-301.15 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; 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14.