City Life Food Mart in Gulfport

Last inspected:

1958 49th St S, Gulfport, FL 33707
Overview

City Life Food Mart, a convenience store in Gulfport, was cited for operating without a valid food permit during an inspection on January 18, 2023, and received 24 violations requiring corrective action. Priority violations included milk held at 45°F in the dairy cooler (minimum required 41°F), boiled peanuts scoops not cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours, and black mold-like buildup on internal surfaces of the ice maker. The establishment lacked an employee health policy and written procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Management voluntarily discarded affected milk containers, cleaned and sanitized scoops and the ice maker during the inspection, and received guidance on required policies. The facility was required to submit food permit payment within 10 days and conduct quarterly microbiological testing of packaged ice within 30 days.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
24Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

City Life Food Mart in Gulfport: 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; Check Back Needed· 24 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: Visit #: 9999-7182-2075-12

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. Establishments that package ice for retail sale are required to conduct quarterly microbiological product testing and have the test results on site for review during an inspection. The establishment 30 days to correct the violation and provide satisfactory ice testing results. Food Establishment manufactures, processes, packs, holds, prepares or sells products intended for human consumption that contain hemp, hemp extract, CBD or other cannabinoids. The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. The Food Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate 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. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Contact the Business Center by email at [email protected] or by calling 850-245-5520 for further assistance. The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit.

Risk-Based Violations

4-602.11(C) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil used with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned throughout the day at least every 4 hours. Exception criteria for an alternative cleaning frequency not met. 4-602.11(C) PP
Retail Area: Boiled peanuts scoops not cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours of continuous use. COS: Scoops properly cleaned and sanitized during inspection and 4 hour cleaning procedures reviewed with person in charge. x
4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf
Ice packaging area: Black mold-like buildup on internal surfaces of ice maker. COS: Ice maker was cleaned and sanitized. x
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
Establishment does not have an Employee Health Policy. Employee Health Guide reviewed and provided to the person in charge. 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 Area: Containers of milk held in dairy cooler internal temperatures measure 45 F. COS: Milk containers voluntarily discarded by management. 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
Establishment does not have written procedures for responding to a vomiting or diarrheal event. Information regarding written procedures provided to the person in charge. o Print Date: 1/18/2023 Page 2 of 6
74 Retailer selling hemp extract intended for inhalation did not post a clear and conspicuous sign directly adjacent to the display of the product which states: "THE SALE OF HEMP EXTRACT INTENDED FOR INHALATION TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS PROHIBITED, PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR PURCHASE". 5K-4.034(8)(a), F.A.C.
Retail Area: No sign posted for hemp extract intended for inhalation stating that "The sale of Hemp Extract intended for inhalation to persons under the age of 21 is prohibited, proof of age is required for purchase". o
6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
Ice Packaging Area and Restroom: No soap or paper towels at handwashing sinks. COS: Soap and paper towels provided. x Print Date: 1/18/2023 Page 1 of 6 8 Pf Citation Description: 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 Pf Observation: Ice packaging area: Handwashing sink blocked by utensils and equipment. COS: Handwashing sink made accessible. x
3-201.11(C) Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101, 9 CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381. 3-201.11(C) PfPf
Retail Area: Various flavors of Tropical Flips frozen treats not labeled with net weight or ingredients. COS: Products properly labeled during inspection and manufacturer's permit verified to be active. Kool Aid Jammers juice pouches removed from a manufacturer's original properly labeled master container and offered for individual pre-packaged retail sale without manufacturer's address, list of ingredients, or net weight on the package. COS: Juice pouches removed from retail sale. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

213 Microbial analysis of finished product by an approved laboratory not obtained within the required time period. 5K-4.023(8)(a) F.A.C.
Ice Analysis Results for ice packaged on site not available. Establishment provided 30 days to submit satisfactory ice analysis results. o
4-302.12 Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf
Retail Area: Establishment does not have a probe thermometer. COS: Probe thermometer obtained during inspection. x
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)
Retail Area: No ambient thermometer in dairy cooler. o
3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an 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; an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; or nutritional labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) and (6)
Retail Area: Bags of ice packaged on site not labeled with the store's address. COS: Bags of ice properly labeled. 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
Walk In Cooler: Boxes of bottled beverages stored on soiled floor. o
6-404.11 Product held for credit, redemption, or return to the distributor not segregated and held in designated area that is separated from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 6-404.11 Pf
Retail Area: Hot dogs and margarine held for discard in reach in dairy cooler with wholesome foods. COS: Products relocated away from wholesome foods and proper separation of foods held for credit discussed with person in charge. x
4-501.11 Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part of can opener not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a container is opened. 4-501.11
Retail Area: Dairy cooler unable to hold foods at 41 F or below. This cooler will no longer be used to hold temperature controlled for safety foods. o
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
Warewashing Area: No sanitizer test strips. COS: Sanitizer test strips obtained. x
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 Area: Soiled internal surfaces of dairy cooler. Heavy ice buildup in packaged ice chest freezer. Old food buildup on internal surfaces of microwave. o
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Restroom: Toilet does not flush properly. 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
Warewashing Area: No properly installed air gap under 3-compartment sink. o
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
Restroom: Door not self-closing. o
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
Restroom: No covered receptacle in unisex restroom. o Print Date: 1/18/2023 Page 3 of 6 52 Citation Description: Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors when located outdoors; or indoor receptacles that contain food not kept covered when not in continuous use or after they are filled. 5-501.113 Observation: Outside: Lid left open on dumpster. o
5-501.11 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not thoroughly cleaned in a way that does not contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service and single-use articles; or not cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent them from developing a buildup of soil or becoming an attractant for insects and rodents. 5-501.116
Outside: Accumulation of litter on ground around dumpster. 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
Walk In Cooler: Old food spills on floor under storage. o
99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. Food Establishment shall remit payment of appropriate fee within 10 days. 500.12(1) (a)F.S., 5K-4.020(4)(b) F.A.C.
The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. The Food Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate fee within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520 for further assistance. o INSPECTION: VENDED WATER/VENDED ICE Violation Number

City Life Food Mart in Gulfport: Frequently Asked Questions

When was City Life Food Mart in Gulfport last inspected?
City Life Food Mart in Gulfport was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 18, 2023. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Check Back Needed.
How many inspections has City Life Food Mart in Gulfport had?
City Life Food Mart in Gulfport has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of City Life Food Mart in Gulfport find?
City Life Food Mart in Gulfport was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 18, 2023 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Check Back Needed).
Has City Life Food Mart in Gulfport had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, City Life Food Mart in Gulfport has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at City Life Food Mart in Gulfport?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at City Life Food Mart in Gulfport 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; 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf; 3-201.11(C): Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101, 9 CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381. 3-201.11(C) Pf.

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