Kamala Food Store in Hudson

Last inspected:

11941 State Road 52, Hudson, FL 34669
Overview

Kamala Food Store in Hudson experienced a temperature control failure during its September 2023 inspection, when bacon egg and cheese sandwiches measured 98°F and sausage egg and cheese sandwiches measured 105°F in the hot case — well below the required 135°F minimum for hot-held ready-to-eat foods. The person in charge discarded the affected product on site. The inspection identified 7 violations total, including missing employee health reporting procedures, lack of a probe thermometer, and a handwashing sink blocked by a propane tank and merchandise displays. The handwashing access issue was corrected during the inspection. The facility received notice to obtain a small probe thermometer and was provided written employee health guidelines and time-for-safety guidance for sandwiches held no longer than 3 hours.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
7Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Kamala Food Store in Hudson: 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
— Met Inspection Requirements· 7 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: CYNTHIA CANNIOTO, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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. Employee Health Guidelines reporting agreement, clean up for vomit and diarrhea provided via email. Please obtain a small probe style thermometer. Provided information to use time for safety as the establishment only holds sandwiches for 3 hours. Reviewed in detail with the person in charge.

Risk-Based Violations

3-501.16(A)(1) 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) PP
Retail area: hot case: bacon egg and cheese sandwiches had an internal temperature of 98 degrees F , sausage , egg and cheese sandwiches had an internal temperature of 105 degrees F. COS: Person in charge opted to discard product . x Print Date: 9/19/2023 Page 1 of 3 24 Pf Citation Description: 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 Observation: Written procedures were not available. Agency guidance document provided via email.
2-201.11(E) Food employee or conditional food employee has not reported 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. 2-201.11(E) PfPf
Unable to verify employee responsibility to report health conditions. Agency documents provided via email. o
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.
Age restriction signage was not posted. Agency sign provided via email.
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
Prep area: hand washing sink was blocked by a propane tank and merchandise displays. COS: Items were removed and access was restored.

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
Small probe style thermometer was not available.
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: self serve breakfast sandwiches , made in house are not labeled with ingredients, weight, store information. COS: sandwiches were removed from sale and voluntarily discarded. x
4-303.11 Cleaning agent used to clean equipment and utensils or chemical sanitizer used to sanitize equipment and utensils not provided and available for use during all hours of operation. 4-303.11
Prep area: Establishment has chlorine test strips but didn't have any chlorine sanitizer. COS: chlorine sanitizer was obtained during the inspection.

Kamala Food Store in Hudson: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kamala Food Store in Hudson last inspected?
Kamala Food Store in Hudson was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 19, 2023. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Kamala Food Store in Hudson had?
Kamala Food Store in Hudson has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Kamala Food Store in Hudson find?
Kamala Food Store in Hudson was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 19, 2023 (Met Inspection Requirements).
Has Kamala Food Store in Hudson had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Kamala Food Store in Hudson has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Kamala Food Store in Hudson?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Kamala Food Store in Hudson are: 2-201.11(E): Food employee or conditional food employee has not reported 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. 2-201.11(E) Pf; 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 Pf; 3-501.16(A)(1): 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.

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