Fort Meade Nutrition in Fort Meade
Last inspected:
302 N Charleston Ave, Fort Meade, FL 33841Fort Meade Nutrition, a health food store in Polk County, has been inspected twice on record since November 2022. The most recent inspection on November 25, 2024 found 5 violations, all corrected on site or addressed with guidance. A handwashing sink that had food equipment stored in it was cleared during the inspection. The facility lacks written procedures for vomit or diarrhea event cleanup and has not developed a formal employee health policy; inspectors provided guidance documents for both. An earlier inspection on November 14, 2022 during the initial permit application process identified 9 violations including a priority-level employee health reporting deficiency, missing sanitizer test kit, and improper septic system connection for the 3-compartment sink. The person in charge demonstrated limited knowledge of employee health requirements and foodborne illness prevention at both inspections.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Fort Meade Nutrition in Fort Meade: FDACS Inspection History (2)
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
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements
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.
Risk-Based Violations
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 had some knowledge of employee health information, but did not have any
employee health information available to help them answer questions about employee health as it relates to
food borne illnesses and their symptoms, and reporting responsibilities, exclusions and restrictions of food
employees. Employee health policy guidance for development of a policy was given to the entity.
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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 PfPf
The food establishment does not have a written vomit or diarrhea event clean up procedure
available. A guidance handout was given to the food establishment's management to help them write up
step by step procedures for vomit and/or diarrhea event clean up.
5-205.11
Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee
use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf
Food service area- articles/food equipment stored in the hand wash sink. COS- person in
charge removed the items from the hand wash 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.
No certified food protection manager certificate available for inspector review.
Good Retail Practice Violations
99
The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.Repeat
The food entity does not have their current annual food permit displayed.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 9 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: Request# 5087282. Initial inspection conducted. Water service documentation attached to details. Food establishment processing
waffles, smoothies, shakes and other non potentially hazardous food and drinks using Herbalife brand products.
All requests for a new food permit submitted July 1 through December 31, shall be assessed permit fees of fifty percent (50%) of
the applicable fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and Rule 5K-4.
Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.
Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment
in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. 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. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your
food permit application.
Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full will result in
the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit,
which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may
impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business.
The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety
Risk-Based Violations
2-201.11(A)
The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the
person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past
illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional
employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or
diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) PP
Person in charge does not have knowledge of employee health and cannot answer basic questions
about foodborne diseases, symptoms, and other important information that relate to employee health. Employee
health policy guidance for development of a policy was given to the entity.
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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 PfPf
The food establishment does not have a written vomit or diarrhea event clean up procedure available.
A guidance handout was given to the food establishment's management to help them write up step by step
procedures for vomit and/or diarrhea event clean up.
o
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
Food service area- no hand washing sign posted at the hand wash sink. COS- a hand wash sign was
provided and then posted at the sink by person in charge.
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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.
No certified food protection manager/certificate available for inspector review.
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Print Date: 11/14/2022
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Good Retail Practice Violations
4-204.11
Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature or a
simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest part of a hot
food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food not equipped with
at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the
temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D)
Food service area- no thermometer provided inside the refrigerator.
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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
Food service area- no sanitizer test kit available to check strength of sanitizer before it comes in
contact with food service equipment after washing and rinsing the equipment.
o
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 service area- 3 compartment sink is not indirectly connected to the septic system as required, no
air gap installed in the waste water drain plumbing for the sink.
o
5-501.17
Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
5-501.17
Back area- no covered waste receptacle provided in the restroom.
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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
Food service area- personal food/produce stored in the refrigerator with food service food and not
stored in segregated and separate area away from food service food.
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Fort Meade Nutrition in Fort Meade: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Fort Meade Nutrition in Fort Meade last inspected?
- Fort Meade Nutrition in Fort Meade was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on November 25, 2024. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Fort Meade Nutrition in Fort Meade had?
- Fort Meade Nutrition in Fort Meade has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Fort Meade Nutrition in Fort Meade find?
- Fort Meade Nutrition in Fort Meade was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 25, 2024 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
- Has Fort Meade Nutrition in Fort Meade had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Fort Meade Nutrition in Fort Meade has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Fort Meade Nutrition in Fort Meade?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Fort Meade Nutrition in Fort Meade are: 2-201.11(A): The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) P; 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; 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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