Save a Lot in Eustis

Last inspected:

332 W Ardice Ave, Eustis, FL 32726

Part of: Save-A-Lot Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Save A Lot #61234 in Eustis had 3 FDACS inspections on record between December 2022 and August 2023. A December 2022 inspection documented 7 violations, including two high-priority findings: raw bacon stored directly over cooked ham in retail display, and whole ham and cheddar cheese held at 46°F, above the 41°F cold-holding requirement. Both items were corrected on site — the raw bacon was moved to the bottom and the warm items were transferred to the walk-in cooler for recovery. Additional violations cited improper backflow prevention on the mop sink hose and absence of written procedures for cleaning vomit or diarrhea events. Two subsequent focused inspections in June and August 2023 resulted in no violations; the June inspection addressed a consumer complaint regarding a safety seal.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.
7Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Save a Lot in Eustis: 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.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: ROBERT SMITH, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: USDA cool audit

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: ROBERT SMITH, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Visit conducted in regards to request # 5098010. The concerns in the complaint were discussed with the manager. Manager stated that he assisted the consumer during the incident. Manager stated it appeared the safety seal had been removed causing the spill.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 7 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: COLIN YOUNG, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

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 bacon over cooked ham. COS: The raw bacon was moved to the bottom. x
3-501.16(A)(2) Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) PP
Retail: Whole ham 46 degrees F, cheddar cheese 46 degrees F, probed internally with a calibrated thermometer. COS: The item were moved to the walk in cooler for recovery. 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
The establishment does not have a written procedure for the clean up of vomit or diarrhea. Industry guidance provided. o Print Date: 12/14/2022 Page 1 of 3

Good Retail Practice Violations

5-203.14 Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air gap or installation of an approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf
Mop sink: Splitter added to the mop sink, missing back flow prevention device on the hose side. o
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
Meat: Air curtain in the meat room soiled with old food debris. o
6-201.13 Floor and wall junctures not coved and closed to no larger than one thirty-second inch in areas where cleaning methods other than water flushing are used for cleaning floors; or floors not provided with drains and graded to drain, or the floor and wall junctures not coved and sealed in areas where water flush cleaning methods are used. 6-201.13
Meat: floor tiles in walk in cooler broken. o
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Retail: Display cooler unable to maintain time temperature foods for safety. COS: The manager adjusted the cooler to a colder setting. x

Save a Lot in Eustis: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Save a Lot in Eustis last inspected?
Save a Lot #61234 in Eustis was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 4, 2023. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Save a Lot in Eustis had?
Save a Lot #61234 in Eustis has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Save a Lot in Eustis find?
Save a Lot #61234 in Eustis was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 4, 2023 (Focused Inspection).
Has Save a Lot in Eustis had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Save a Lot #61234 in Eustis has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Save a Lot in Eustis?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Save a Lot #61234 in Eustis are: 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) P; 3-501.16(A)(2): Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) P; 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 Pf.

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