Tlalchapa Tienda Mexicana in Deland
Last inspected:
138 W Beresford Ave. Ste, Deland, FL 32720Tlalchapa Tienda Mexicana, a convenience store in DeLand, has been subject to multiple enforcement actions since July 2024. Two stop-sale orders issued on July 29, 2024 required the voluntary destruction of adulterated products—one for a food item in unsafe condition and another for a time/temperature control violation involving improperly cooled horchata drink made on July 25, 2024. An active stop-use order issued July 12, 2024 prohibits all food processing in a room with access to the toilet; the establishment has not yet obtained written release of this equipment as of the most recent inspection on February 13, 2025, after multiple focused inspections conducted over seven months. The July 2024 inspection identified 9 violations including live flying insects in bulk bread for self-service sale, inadequate employee procedures for responding to contamination events, pest activity on the retail sales floor, and a missing air gap in food processing area plumbing. An expired food permit was also noted. The establishment was given 30 days to install a required mop sink; installation was verified during an August 13, 2024 focused inspection. No violations have been cited in any inspection since July 2024.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Tlalchapa Tienda Mexicana in Deland: FDACS Inspection History (9)
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 - Check-back Needed· Re-Inspection Required
Comments: Stop Use Order issued and remains in effect from inspection on 7/12/2024 for all food processing in room with access to the toilet.
Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections have
been made and/or when required documents have been obtained to request food safety inspector visit for written release of
equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Stop Use Order issued and remains in effect from inspection on 7/12/2024 for all food processing in room with access to the toilet.
Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections have
been made and/or when required documents have been obtained to request food safety inspector visit for written release of
equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 5 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Stop Use Order issued and remains in effect from inspection on 7/12/2024 for all food processing in room with access to the toilet.
Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections have
been made and/or when required documents have been obtained to request food safety inspector visit for written release of
equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection - Check-back Needed· Re-Inspection Required
Comments: Stop Use Order issued and remains in effect from inspection on 7/12/2024 for all food processing in room with access to the toilet.
Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections have
been made and/or when required documents have been obtained to request food safety inspector visit for written release of
equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection - Check-back Needed· Re-Inspection Required
Comments: Stop Use Order issued and remains in effect from inspection on 7/12/2024 for all food processing in room with access to the toilet.
Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections have
been made and/or when required documents have been obtained to request food safety inspector visit for written release of
equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection - Check-back Needed· Re-Inspection Required
Comments: Stop Use Order issued and remains in effect from inspection on 7/12/2024 for all food processing in room with access to the toilet.
Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections have
been made and/or when required documents have been obtained to request food safety inspector visit for written release of
equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action.
This Focused Inspection is being conducted to ensure the required mop sink has been installed at food establishment. Inspector
verified mop sink has been installed.
Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Inspection· 9 violations· 2 stop-sale orders· Inspected
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 original Stop-Use Order from 7/12/24 remains in effect for food processing in room with access to toilet. Food establishment
can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or
when required documents have been obtained to request food safety inspector visit for written release of product and/or
equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action.
Food establishment is given 30 days from inspection on 7/12/24 to provide a mop sink. Failure to comply may result in
administrative action. Food establishment can call 850-245-5520 if mop sink is provided prior to 30 days.
This food establishment was found to be operating with an expired food permit. To renew a food permit, visit
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520.
Risk-Based Violations
Retail: Live flying insects located inside of container where open bulk bread is held for
consumer self service. COS: Manager voluntarily discarded all bulk bread. See stop sale and release.
3-501.14(B)
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from ingredients at ambient
temperature not cooled within 4 hours to 41°F or less. 3-501.14(B) PP
Retail: Internal temperature of ambient made horchata drink indicates 45 degrees F at
10:15AM. Manager states horchata drink mix was made on 7-25-24. No temperatures were taken during
refrigeration. COS: Product was voluntarily discarded. See stop sale and release.
Y
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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 PfPfRepeat
Written procedures for employees to follow do not include segregation of the affected area,
cleaning and disinfecting the affected area, discarding exposed food and single service/single-use items,
and cleaning and sanitizing exposed food equipment and utensils, and linens.
Good Retail Practice Violations
6-501.11
Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to
eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies;
routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as
trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf
Retail: Live, flying insects located around retail sales floor.
5-402.11
Direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from
equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. 5-402.11 Pf
Food Processing Area: No air gap in plumbing for drains of warewashing sink.
5-501.11
Storage areas, enclosures, and receptacles for refuse, recyclables, and returnables
not maintained in good repair. 5-501.111
Outside: dumpster lid in disrepair
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 dirt and grass.
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: Dumpster lid left open when not in use.
99
Expired Permit - The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit.
500.12(1)(a), F.S., 5K-4.020(5), F.A.C.
Food establishment is operating with an expired food permit. See comments.
A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time and
temperatures.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: This check-back inspection conducted to verify compliance of food safety citations observed during previous inspection. Inspector
verified hot water has been provided at employee restroom handwash sink located in backroom.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements; Check-back Needed· 18 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.
Food establishment has 30 calendar days from the date of this visit to provide hot water at the handsink. Food establishment is to
call 850-245-5520 if corrections have been made prior to the 30 days
Risk-Based Violations
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
Retail Area: Package of raw bacon stored directly over prepackaged cheese and gallons of milk in
reach-in cooler. COS: Package of raw bacon stored on the bottom shelf of reach-in cooler during inspection by
the person in charge. Packages of chorizo stored directly above vegetables in reach-in cooler. Vegetables were
removed and stored properly during inspection.
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2-103.11(O)
Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are
informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their
health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf
Person in charge does not ensure food employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their
responsibility to report to the person in charge regarding about the foodborne illness. Industry guidance provided.
o
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 did not respond correctly to questions related to foodborne illness. Employee
health guidance documents provided.
o
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 does not have written procedure for cleaning diarrhea and vomit. Industry guidance
provided.
o
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: Shampoo bottles stored on shelf directly over prepackaged drink cups and forks.
COS: Shampoo bottles were removed and stored properly by the person in charge during inspection.
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Print Date: 3/22/2023
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5-203.11
At least one handwashing sink, or number of handwashing sinks necessary for their
convenient use by employees, not provided in food preparation, food dispensing or warewashing area, or for a
toilet room. 5-203.11 PfPf
Back Room: No handwash sink provided in the processing area.
o
5-202.12(A)
Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least 100°F
through a mixing valve or combination faucet. 5-202.12(A) PfPf
Back Room: Hot water not provided at handwashing sink in employee restroom.
o
3-201.11(C)
Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101, 9
CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381. 3-201.11(C) PfPf
Retail Area: No ingredient labeling information on packages of peanuts offered for retail sale.
COS: Packages of peanuts removed from establishment for personal consumption during inspection.
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Print Date: 3/22/2023
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Citation Description: Food prepared in a private home used or offered for human consumption in the
establishment. 3-201.11(B) P
Observation: Food products such as salsa, green tomato salsa, tortillas, pico de gallo and mole rojo sauce
prepared in a private home offered for retail sale. COS: All home prepared food products removed from retail
sale for personal consumption.
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Good Retail Practice Violations
3-602.11(C)
Bulk food available for consumer self-dispensing is not prominently labeled in plain view of
the consumer with the manufacturer's or processor's label; or a card, sign or other method that includes the
common name of the food or adequate descriptive identity statement, (if made from two or more ingredients) a
list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight; or the information does
not include nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(C)
Retail Area: Variety of pastries offered for self service stored in plastic container are missing
ingredient information. COS: All food products were removed from self-service retail area and stored on cashier
station. Varieties of pasta stored in plastic containers offered for self service are missing ingredient information.
COS: All products were removed from establishment for personal consumption.Cashier Station: Variety of dry
fruits stored on pan in front of cash register offered for self service are missing ingredient information. COS:
Ingredient information was provided by the person in charge during inspection.
x
3-602.11(A)
Food packaged onsite not labeled as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR
317. 3-602.11(A)
Retail Area: Variety packages of snacks, dried beans, seasonings, pasta and cheese packaged
onsite not labeled properly. COS: All products removed from retail sale for personal consumption.
x
6-501.11
Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate
their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely
inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices
or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf
Retail Area: Live small flying insects observed around cashier area and retail area.
o
3-305.11
Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored
where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11
Back Area: Packages of Masela corn meal stored directly on floor in storage area. COS:
Packages of Masela corn meal were moved and relocated properly by the person in charge.
x
3-304.12(B)
During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil stored in food that is not
time/temperature control for safety food not stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers
or equipment that can be closed. 3-304.12(B)
Retail Area: In use utensils stored with handle immersed in the food product.
o
4-202.16
Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices or not
designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. 4-202.16
Retail Area: Inverted plastic crate being used as shelving in retail area.
o
4-301.12(A)(C)
Sink with at least 3 compartments, that are large enough to accommodate immersion of
the largest equipment or utensil, not provided for manually washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment and
utensils; or a warewashing machine or alternative equipment as specified in the Food Code not used for
washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment or utensils that are too large for the warewashing sink. 4-301.12(A)(C) Pf
Back Room: Warewashing sink not provided in food processing area. All processed food products
and utensils were removed from establishment.
o
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Door to toilet room opens directly into an area where food is exposed to airborne
contamination. 5K-4.004(3)(d)
Back Room: Employee restroom opens directly into an area where food is exposed being
prepared and stored.
o
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Back Area: Several ceiling tiles in storage area have water stains.
o
6-501.11
Dressing rooms not used by employees who regularly change their clothes in the
establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not used for the orderly storage of employee clothing or other
possessions. 6-501.110
Storage Room: Employee jacket stored directly on the package of Maseca. COS: Employee jacket
was removed and stored properly by the person in charge. Employee foods stored directly above or next to food
products for retail sale in reach-in cooler. COS: Employee foods were removed and stored properly by the person
in charge.
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Print Date: 3/22/2023
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Tlalchapa Tienda Mexicana in Deland: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (2)
Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.
| Date | Order Type | Product | Brand/Lot | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated. | |
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time and temperatures. |
Tlalchapa Tienda Mexicana in Deland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tlalchapa Tienda Mexicana in Deland last inspected?
- Tlalchapa Tienda Mexicana in Deland was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 13, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection - Check-back Needed.
- How many inspections has Tlalchapa Tienda Mexicana in Deland had?
- Tlalchapa Tienda Mexicana in Deland has 9 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Tlalchapa Tienda Mexicana in Deland find?
- Tlalchapa Tienda Mexicana in Deland was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 13, 2025 (Focused Inspection - Check-back Needed).
- Has Tlalchapa Tienda Mexicana in Deland had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, Tlalchapa Tienda Mexicana in Deland has 2 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.
- What are the most common violations at Tlalchapa Tienda Mexicana in Deland?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Tlalchapa Tienda Mexicana in Deland are: 2-103.11(O): Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) Pf; 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; 5-203.11: At least one handwashing sink, or number of handwashing sinks necessary for their convenient use by employees, not provided in food preparation, food dispensing or warewashing area, or for a toilet room. 5-203.11 Pf.
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