A Plus in Florida City

Last inspected:

1350 N Krome Ave, Florida City, FL 33034
Overview

A Plus #40320H, a convenience store in Florida City, operates as a significant food service establishment preparing hot sandwiches and selling hemp products. During a March 29, 2023 inspection, the facility was found operating beyond its permitted scope and received 12 violations, including multiple priority-level temperature control failures: creamer dispensers measured between 41.9°F and 45°F (required 41°F or below), and beef and bean burritos at 45.5°F. Cleaning agents were stored directly above water gallons, creating contamination risk. The facility lacked a required employee health policy and had no hot water at the restroom hand sink—the inspector issued a 30-day compliance deadline. All out-of-temperature food items were voluntarily discarded during the inspection. A May 1, 2023 follow-up inspection confirmed the facility had corrected the hot water issue. A November 17, 2023 focused inspection related to South Florida flooding found no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.
12Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

A Plus in Florida City: 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.

— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MANUEL URIBE, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

Comments: Focused - Offsite Conducted Emergency Assessment in Response to South Florida Flooding.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: CATALINA ORDONEZ, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Check back visit conducted for violation cited in previous inspection dated 03/29/23. Establishment has complied with hot water available at the hand sink in the unisex employees restroom as required.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements; Check-back Needed· 12 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: CATALINA ORDONEZ, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Food establishment has 30 calendar days to make the necessary changes so that hot water is available at the restroom hand sink. Failure to comply will result in a re-inspection required inspection summary being issued. Food establishment was found to be operating beyond the scope of their food permit. Food establishment is permitted as a 123, convenience store with limited food service, but is operating as a 124, convenience store with significant food service, that prepares eggs, sausage and cheese sandwiches for hot holding . Food establishment is also selling CBD/Hemp rolling papers and is being changed to a Hemp food establishment. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. This food establishment was found to be operating beyond the scope of their food permit. The Food Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate permit 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.

Risk-Based Violations

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
Food establishment does not ensure food employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their reporting responsibilities in regards to food borne illnesses and symptoms. 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
No employee health policy available in food establishment. Copy of employee health guidance and employee reporting agreement provided. o
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- Multiple food items measured out of temperature inside creamer dispenser: Half and half 41.9*F-45*F, French vanilla 43.1*F-43.5*F. COS, all food items were voluntarily discarded during inspection. Retail- Beef and bean burritos found at 45.5*F inside retail cold unit. COS, all food items were voluntarily discarded during inspection. x
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- Soap and various cleaning agents stored above gallons of water. COS, all cleaning agents were moved to an appropriate location. 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
Retail- No hand wash sign posted at hand sink located by roller grill. 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
Retail- No hot water available at the hand sink in the employee/customer restroom. Food establishment has 30 calendar days to make the necessary changes so that hot water is available at the restroom hand sink. Failure to comply will result in a re-inspection required inspection summary being issued. o Print Date: 3/29/2023 Page 1 of 4 19 P Citation Description: Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) P Observation: Retail- Chicken tacos found at 123.2*F in the roller grill. COS, food items were voluntarily discarded during inspection. x

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- Self service donuts case found missing all labeling information for donuts placed at retail sale. COS, all food items were voluntarily discarded. x
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
Retail- Multiple packages with water bottles stored directly on the floor throughout the retail area. o
4-903.11(A) Cleaned equipment or utensils, or laundered linens not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. Clean equipment or utensils not stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying, or not covered or inverted. 4-903.11(A) and (B)
Retail- No splash guard available between hot dog roller grill, hot dog tongs and hand sink installed next to this equipment. 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- Ice build up inside creamer dispenser. Retail- Black mold-like grime encrusted on exterior housing surrounding the soda nozzle. COS, equipment was washed, rinsed and sanitized during inspection. Retail- Liquid residue encrusted inside cabinet located across from creamer dispenser. o
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Backroom- Water leaks from the main drain pipe connected to the ware wash sink when water is turned on at the wash compartment. o
94 Food Establishment manufactures, processes, packs, holds, prepares or sells food products intended for human consumption permitted with an incorrect Food Establishment type pursuant to 5K-4.020, F.A.C. Food Establishment shall remit payment of appropriate fee within 10 days. 5K-4.020(4)(b), F.A.C.
Food establishment was found to be operating beyond the scope of their food permit. Food establishment is permitted as a 123, convenience store with limited food service, but is operating as a 124, convenience store with significant food service, that prepares eggs, sausage and cheese sandwiches for hot holding . Food establishment is also selling CBD/Hemp rolling papers and is being changed to a Hemp food establishment. The food establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate permit fee within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520 for further assistance. o Print Date: 3/29/2023 Page 2 of 4

A Plus in Florida City: Frequently Asked Questions

When was A Plus in Florida City last inspected?
A Plus #40320h in Florida City was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on November 17, 2023. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has A Plus in Florida City had?
A Plus #40320h in Florida City has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of A Plus in Florida City find?
A Plus #40320h in Florida City was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 17, 2023 (Focused Inspection).
Has A Plus in Florida City had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, A Plus #40320h in Florida City has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at A Plus in Florida City?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at A Plus #40320h in Florida City 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; 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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