La Fe Bakery in Haines City
Last inspected:
119 Us Highway 17 92 N Apt 19, Haines City, FL 33844La Fe Bakery operated without a valid food permit as of November 17, 2022. During the inspection, 18 violations were documented, including priority-level violations for the absence of an employee health policy and toxic cleaning materials stored directly on and with food items and equipment beneath a prep table. The inspector moved the cleaner and wipes to an appropriate location during the visit. Additional findings included a can opener with rust and dried particle buildup at the prep table (corrected on site via placement in the warewash sink), absence of written procedures for vomiting and diarrheal event cleanup, and no food temperature measuring device on hand. The inspector provided the establishment with employee health guidelines, certified food protection manager materials, handwashing signage, and cleanup guidance, and instructed the facility to begin the permitting process within 10 days.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
La Fe Bakery in Haines City: 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· 18 violations· Operating Without Permit
Comments: This food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. The Food Establishment shall begin the permitting process within
10 days. Food establishment can apply online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520 for
further assistance.
Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the
memo section of the check or money order.
Provided establishment with Employee Health Guideline, Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) handout, handwash signs, and
Clean-up of Vomiting/ Diarrheal events Guidance handout.
Risk-Based Violations
4-601.11(A)
Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf
Kitchen area- can opener at the prep table has a buildup of rust-like matter and dried particles. Coscan opener was placed in the warewash sink to be cleaned and sanitized by management.
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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
No employee Health policy available. Provided establishment with Employee Health Guideline.
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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
No written procedures provided for the clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal events. Provided
establishment with Guidance handout.
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7-201.11
Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils,
linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or
partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens,
and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PP
Kitchen area- bottle of toxic cleaner and container of toxic cleaning wipes are stored on food items and
with equipment underneath the prep table. Cos- bottle of toxic cleaner and container of toxic cleaning wipes were
moved to an appropriate location during the visit.
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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
Kitchen/ toilet room area- no handwash signs are provided at the handwash sinks. Provided
establishment with handwash signs during the visit.
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
Kitchen area/ Toilet room- no hand soap, disposable paper towels or other hand drying device
provided at the handwash sinks. Cos- disposable paper towels and hand soap were provided at the handwash sinks
during the visit.
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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
Kitchen area- handwash sink near the reach in cooler is blocked by establishment's equipment. Cosestablishment's equipment was moved allowing access to the handwash sink during the visit.
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Print Date: 11/17/2022
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Pf
Citation Description: 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
Observation: Retail area- juice pouches in the reach in display cooler are labeled not for individual sale. Cos- juice
pouches were removed from retail sale and to be removed from the store by management.
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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 (CFPM) available. Provided establishment with
Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) handout.
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Print Date: 11/17/2022
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Good Retail Practice Violations
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
No small probe thermometer provided during the visit.
o
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)
Service counter- cookies and pastries in the self serve bulk display case does not have a label
provided for each cookie and pastry provided. Recommended the person in charge place a label with the common
name for each item and an ingredients list during the visit.
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- in house bagged baked breads on the retail display shelf are not labeled with
establishment's name, address, and ingredients on the packages. Cos- in house bagged baked breads were
removed to be labeled during the visit.
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3-302.12
Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably
recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with the
common name of the food. 3-302.12
Kitchen area- containers of spices and food items are not labeled with ingredients name on the
containers. Recommended person in charge place the common name on the containers of spices and food items.
o
3-304.12(B)
During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil stored in food that is not
time/temperature control for safety food not stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or
equipment that can be closed. 3-304.12(B)
Kitchen area- handle of plastic scooper is stored directly in container of ingredient used for bread.
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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)
Kitchen area- container used to store clean utensils above the warewash sink has a buildup of dried
residue. Cos- container with clean utensils were placed at the warewash sink to be cleaned and sanitized during the
visit.
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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
No sanitizer concentration test kit provided. Recommended person in charge obtain sanitizer
concentration test kit during the visit.
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4-601.11(C)
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other
debris. 4-601.11(C)
Kitchen area- the exterior surfaces of containers of ingredients stored underneath the prep table has a
buildup of dried residue and food particles.
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6-101.11
Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use are not
smooth, durable, or easily cleanable for areas where food operations are conducted; or are absorbent for areas
subject to moisture, or flushing or spray cleaning methods. Carpet for carpeted areas is not closely woven and easily
cleanable. Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings not designed, constructed, and installed so they
are smooth and easily cleanable. 6-101.11 and 6-201.11
Kitchen area- floors throughout the processing area is made out of concrete and not made out of a
material that is smooth and easily cleanable.
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99
This food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. The Food Establishment shall
begin the permitting process within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520 for further assistance.
Food establishment is operating without a valid Food permit.
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Print Date: 11/17/2022
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La Fe Bakery in Haines City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Fe Bakery in Haines City last inspected?
- La Fe Bakery in Haines City was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on November 17, 2022. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit.
- How many inspections has La Fe Bakery in Haines City had?
- La Fe Bakery in Haines City has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of La Fe Bakery in Haines City find?
- La Fe Bakery in Haines City was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 17, 2022 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit).
- Has La Fe Bakery in Haines City had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, La Fe Bakery in Haines City has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at La Fe Bakery in Haines City?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at La Fe Bakery in Haines City 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; 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.
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