La Tienda De Maria in East Palatka

Last inspected:

195 S Highway 17, East Palatka, FL 32131
Overview

La Tienda De Maria, a convenience store in East Palatka, received an operating permit inspection on December 3, 2024 and was cited for 10 violations including priority and priority foundation issues. Raw shell eggs were stored directly above ready-to-eat bottled beverages and were relocated to the bottom shelf during the inspection. Multiple bottles of cleaning chemicals were also stored on shelving directly above bottled beverages and were moved to separate shelving by the inspector. The person in charge was unable to correctly answer questions about preventing foodborne illness transmission and could not provide employee reporting responsibilities in a verifiable manner. The facility lacked written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitus or diarrheal events. All corrected violations were noted and initialed on the report.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
10Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

La Tienda De Maria in East Palatka: FDACS Inspection History (1)

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
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 10 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: HALEIGH OWENS, 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. Employee Health Guidelines, reporting agreement provided, Guidance For Written Procedures For The Clean Up Of Vomit And Diarrheal Events, and Certified Food Potection Manager documents provided. Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer

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: Raw shell eggs stored on shelf directly above ready to eat bottled beverages. COS: Raw shell eggs relocated to bottom shelf by person in charge. x Print Date: 12/3/2024 Page 1 of 3 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: This food establishment does not have the required written procedures for the clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events that address the specific actions to be taken to minimize the spread of contamination. Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events Guidance document provided.
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 unable to answer questions related to foodborne illnesses. o
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
Manager or person in charge could not provide employee reporting responsibilities in a verifiable manner.
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: Multiple bottles of cleaning chemicals stored on shelving directly above bottled beverages. COS: All bottled beverages relocated to separate shelving unit. x
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
Unisex Restroom: No handwashing signage provided at handwashing sink.
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.
Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager. Certified Food Protection Manager document provided.

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14
Unisex Restroom: Door not self closing.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Retail: Broken tiles at bottom of reach in cooler door where bottled beverages are stored.
6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Retail: Residue build up on door frames of reach in cooler.
99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2), F.A.C. The food establishment shall complete the permitting process within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 for further assistance.
Establishment: This food establishment is currently operating without a valid food permit. o

La Tienda De Maria in East Palatka: Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Tienda De Maria in East Palatka last inspected?
La Tienda De Maria in East Palatka was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 3, 2024. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
How many inspections has La Tienda De Maria in East Palatka had?
La Tienda De Maria in East Palatka has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of La Tienda De Maria in East Palatka find?
La Tienda De Maria in East Palatka was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 3, 2024 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
Has La Tienda De Maria in East Palatka had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, La Tienda De Maria in East Palatka has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at La Tienda De Maria in East Palatka?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at La Tienda De Maria in East Palatka are: 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; 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; 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.

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