Mesa Convience Store in Clewiston

Last inspected:

420 S Coral St, Clewiston, FL 33440
Overview

Mesa Convenience Store in Clewiston has 2 inspections on record between December 2022 and October 2024. A focused inspection on October 28, 2024 following Hurricane Milton found no violations. A prior inspection on December 9, 2022 documented 11 violations, including priority-level violations for raw eggs stored directly above ready-to-eat cheese in a reach-in refrigerator and the absence of an employee health reporting policy. The facility lacked written procedures for vomit and diarrheal cleanup and did not demonstrate knowledge of food safety requirements. Violations were corrected on site during the 2022 inspection, and no violations were cited in the most recent focused inspection.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
11Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Mesa Convience Store 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.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: JOHN WEAVER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Visit conducted in response to Hurricane Milton follow-up.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 11 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: RICHARD MUNSON, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: 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 Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(A) Demonstration of knowledge not in compliance. At least one Priority violation observed during the inspection, the establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program, and the person in charge is unable to respond correctly to food safety questions relevant to the operation. 2-102.11(A), (B), (C)(1) and (4)-(16) PfPf
Retail area- no health reporting policy, priority violations. o
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
Processing area- flats of shell eggs are stored above bags of cheese in the reach in refrigeration unit. Cos- eggs moved to bottom shelf. x
2-201.11(A) The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) PP
Retail area- there is no employee health reporting policy. Cos- handout provided in spanish. 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 area- there are no written procedures to clean up vomit/diarrheal events. See comments. o Print Date: 12/9/2022 Page 1 of 4 26 Pf Citation Description: Poisonous or toxic materials that are not required for the operation or maintenance of the food establishment or intended for retail sale is present in the establishment. 7-202.11 Pf Observation: Back area- two 1-gallon jugs of household pump spray insecticide ( Ortho Home Defense) stored by the restroom. o
2-401.11 Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11
Retail area- associate observed smoking cigarettes inside the establishment. o
95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
Retail area- there is no certified food manager for this establishment. o

Good Retail Practice Violations

211 Packaged ice and vended ice not properly labeled according to regulation. 5K-4.023(9)(d) F.A.C.
Retail area- in-store packaged ice is not labeled with manufacturer information. o
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)
Processing area- thermometers needed in refrigeration, freezer and hot-hold units. o
4-501.11 Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part of can opener not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a container is opened. 4-501.11
Processing area- hot case door is broken with missing corner piece and duct tape holding it together. o
4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Processing area- oven face and handle, refrigerator door seals, hot case door have accumulated and encrusted soils. o
6-305.11 Dressing rooms or dressing areas not designated when employees routinely change their clothes in the establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not provided for the orderly storage of employee’s clothing and other possessions. 6-305.11
Processing area- employee/owner personal foods are not segregated form retail food products in freezers and refrigeration units. o INSPECTION: VENDED WATER/VENDED ICE Violation Number

Mesa Convience Store in Clewiston: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mesa Convience Store in Clewiston last inspected?
Mesa Convience Store in Clewiston was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 28, 2024. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Mesa Convience Store in Clewiston had?
Mesa Convience Store in Clewiston has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Mesa Convience Store in Clewiston find?
Mesa Convience Store in Clewiston was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 28, 2024 (Focused Inspection).
Has Mesa Convience Store in Clewiston had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Mesa Convience Store in Clewiston has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Mesa Convience Store in Clewiston?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Mesa Convience Store in Clewiston are: 2-102.11(A): Demonstration of knowledge not in compliance. At least one Priority violation observed during the inspection, the establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program, and the person in charge is unable to respond correctly to food safety questions relevant to the operation. 2-102.11(A), (B), (C)(1) and (4)-(16) Pf; 2-201.11(A): The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) P; 2-401.11: Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11.

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