Travel Centers of America # 248 in Jacksonville

Last inspected:

1650 County Road 210 W, Jacksonville, FL 32259
Overview

Travel Centers of America #248 in Jacksonville had five inspections on record between March 2023 and January 2025, with violations identified only during the initial inspection in March 2023. That inspection documented three priority violations corrected on site: tongs used at the roller grill were not cleaned and sanitized after four hours (cleaned during inspection), nacho chili and nacho cheese held at 127°F instead of the required 135°F minimum (products voluntarily destroyed), and opened hot dog packages in the walk-in cooler lacked date marking (marking applied during inspection). A priority foundation violation cited the absence of written procedures for employees to follow during vomit or diarrheal event cleanup. Four subsequent focused inspections between April 2023 and January 2025 yielded no violations, including a training inspection conducted on January 14, 2025.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

5FDACS Insp.
7Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Travel Centers of America # 248 in Jacksonville: FDACS Inspection History (5)

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: GREG PENSABENE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Visit conducted for training purposes. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 4 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: HALEIGH OWENS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Copy of 2023 Senate Bill 1676 Department Notice provided at time of visit.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MICHAEL BYRD

Comments: The issues described in request 5097211 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MICHAEL BYRD

Comments: The issues described in request 5096154 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· 7 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: GARRISON SWEAT, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: The issues described in request 5093517 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

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
TA Retail : Tongs used at roller grill not cleaned/sanitized after 4 hours. COS : tongs cleaned and sanitized during inspection. x
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
TA Retail : nacho chili and nacho cheese have an internal temperature of 127 degrees F in condiment hot hold. COS : products voluntarily destroyed. x
3-501.18 Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that requires date marking not discarded when it exceeds the 7-day limit, except time that the product is frozen, or does not bear a date mark and the correct date mark cannot be determined. 3-501.18 PP
TA Stockroom : No date marking on opened packages of hot dogs in walk in cooler. COS : date marking applied during inspection. 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
No written procedures provided for the cleanup of vomit/diarrheal events. o Print Date: 3/7/2023 Page 1 of 3

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-901.11 After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment or utensils not air-dried or not adequately drained before contact with food, or equipment or utensils dried with a cloth. 4-901.11
Popeyes : stacked baking pans are wet nesting on drying rack. COS : pans washed and sanitized during inspection. x
4-601.11(B) Food-contact surface of cooking equipment or pan is encrusted with grease deposits or other soil accumulation. 4-601.11(B)
Popeyes : old food debris encrusted baking pans on drying rack. COS : Pans washed and sanitized during inspection or removed from service. x
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
TA Stockroom : old soda syrup puddled on floor under bag in box soda connection station. Subway : Water puddled near mop sink in stockroom area. COS : water puddle mopped up during inspection. o

Travel Centers of America # 248 in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Travel Centers of America # 248 in Jacksonville last inspected?
Travel Centers of America # 248 in Jacksonville was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 14, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Travel Centers of America # 248 in Jacksonville had?
Travel Centers of America # 248 in Jacksonville has 5 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Travel Centers of America # 248 in Jacksonville find?
Travel Centers of America # 248 in Jacksonville was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 14, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Travel Centers of America # 248 in Jacksonville had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Travel Centers of America # 248 in Jacksonville has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Travel Centers of America # 248 in Jacksonville?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Travel Centers of America # 248 in Jacksonville are: 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) P; 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; 3-501.18: Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that requires date marking not discarded when it exceeds the 7-day limit, except time that the product is frozen, or does not bear a date mark and the correct date mark cannot be determined. 3-501.18 P.

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