Munchees Express III in Dunedin

Last inspected:

2100 Bayshore Blvd, Dunedin, FL 34698
Overview

Munchees Express III in Dunedin had 3 inspections on record between October 2022 and October 2024. The facility was cited for 10 violations during a routine inspection on October 11, 2022, including five priority foundation violations: no designated person in charge during all hours of operation, person in charge unable to correctly answer foodborne illness prevention questions, no food temperature measuring device readily available, no sanitizer test kit in the warewash area, and no soap or hand drying devices at the restroom handwashing sink. The soap and paper towels violation was corrected on site. The October 2022 inspection also documented that the facility was carrying hemp extract products while not being designated as a Hemp Food Establishment and was required to remit the appropriate licensing fee within 10 days. Two subsequent focused inspections in September 2023 and October 2024, conducted as hurricane follow-ups, found no violations. The most recent inspection on October 21, 2024 was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.
10Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Munchees Express III in Dunedin: FDACS Inspection History (3)

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: JEANINE WHITE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Visit performed to follow up on Hurricane Helene.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: PEDRO LLANOS, EVNIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Offsite Focused Visit to conduct assessment for Hurricane Idalia.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 10 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: JEANINE WHITE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. The following Department handouts were provided: Manual Dishwashing Procedures, Food Allergen Awareness, Clean-Up and Disinfection for Norovirus This food establishment was found to be carrying products containing hemp extract for human consumption while not being designated as a Hemp Food Establishment. The Food Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate fee within 10 days. Electronic online payment by credit card or e-check is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Contact the Business Center by email at [email protected] or by calling 850-245-5520 for further assistance. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

Risk-Based Violations

2-101.11 No designated person in charge present at the establishment during all hours of operation. 2-101.11 PfPf
Establishment does not have a designated person in charge when owner or manager isn't present. o
2-102.11(C) 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 correctly answer all questions regarding main foodborne illnesses. o
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
Restroom: No soap or hand drying devices provided at handwash sink. COS: Employee provided soap and paper towels. x
6-301.13 Sink used for food preparation or utensil washing, or a service sink or curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water or similar wastes provided with handwashing aids or devices required for a handwashing sink. 6-301.13
Warewash area: Sign instructing employees to wash hands posted at three compartment sink. o Print Date: 10/11/2022 Page 1 of 4 24 Pf Citation Description: 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 Pf Observation: Establishment could not provide written procedures for clean-up and disinfection of vomiting a diarrheal events. o

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-302.12 Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf
Suitable probe thermometer not available upon request. No temperature violations observed. o
4-302.14 Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf
Warewash area: Sanitizer test kit not available upon request. No sanitizer violations observed. 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)
Retail area: Slimy residue build-up around drain of self-serve soda fountain near registers. Ice bagging area: Dust and residue build-up on shelves holding beverages. Walk-in cooler: Dust and residue build-up on plastic shelf liners of shelves. o
6-501.16 After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. 6-501.16
Warewash area: Wet mop not hung to dry between uses. o
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Retail area: Water stained and damaged ceiling tiles throughout retail area. o
94 Food establishment manufactures, processes, packs, holds, prepares or sells products consisting of or containing hemp extract intended for human consumption and is not designated as a Hemp Food Establishment. Food establishment shall remit payment of appropriate fee within 10 days. 5K-4.034(3), F.A.C.
Retail area: Establishment selling various inhalable and ingestible hemp products while not being designated as a Hemp Food Establishment. Permit type changed during visit. o

Munchees Express III in Dunedin: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Munchees Express III in Dunedin last inspected?
Munchees Express III in Dunedin was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 21, 2024. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Munchees Express III in Dunedin had?
Munchees Express III in Dunedin has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Munchees Express III in Dunedin find?
Munchees Express III in Dunedin was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 21, 2024 (Focused Inspection).
Has Munchees Express III in Dunedin had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Munchees Express III in Dunedin has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Munchees Express III in Dunedin?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Munchees Express III in Dunedin are: 2-101.11: No designated person in charge present at the establishment during all hours of operation. 2-101.11 Pf; 2-102.11(C): 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; 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.

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