Frostproof Ace Hardware in Frostproof

Last inspected:

17 Hwy 630 E, Frostproof, FL 33843
Overview

Frostproof Ace Hardware is a minor outlet in Polk County selling prepackaged food items with no potentially hazardous food. The facility had one inspection on record in September 2023 that cited three violations. A priority violation found toxic materials including various chemicals stored on display shelves above single-use food service items like plates, bowls, and cups in the retail area; the person in charge immediately removed all single-use articles and relocated them behind the cashier area away from chemicals. An intermediate violation documented the absence of written procedures for employees to follow during vomit or diarrhea events; management received guidance to develop step-by-step cleanup procedures. A follow-up focused inspection conducted in October 2024 in response to Hurricane Milton found no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
3Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Frostproof Ace Hardware in Frostproof: 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
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Visit conducted in response to Hurricane Milton follow-up.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Risk-Based Violations

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.
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 area- various toxic materials stored on display shelves above various packages of single use articles. COS- all single use articles such as paper or plastic plates, bowls and cups were removed off the shelves by person in charge and placed behind the cashier area on shelf away from chemicals until food entity can find a proper place to display them. 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
Back area- no hand washing signs posted in the restrooms. Hand washing signs were provided to the person in charge to post in the restrooms.

Frostproof Ace Hardware in Frostproof: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Frostproof Ace Hardware in Frostproof last inspected?
Frostproof Ace Hardware in Frostproof was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 23, 2024. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Frostproof Ace Hardware in Frostproof had?
Frostproof Ace Hardware in Frostproof has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Frostproof Ace Hardware in Frostproof find?
Frostproof Ace Hardware in Frostproof was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 23, 2024 (Focused Inspection).
Has Frostproof Ace Hardware in Frostproof had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Frostproof Ace Hardware in Frostproof has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Frostproof Ace Hardware in Frostproof?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Frostproof Ace Hardware in Frostproof are: 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; 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 P.

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