Busy Bee 34 in Lake City
Last inspected:
3269 Us 441, Lake City, FL 32055Busy Bee 34 in Lake City had 2 inspections on record between March 2023 and October 2024, documenting 13 violations. Raw animal food storage violations appeared in both inspections — raw bacon was displayed directly above ready-to-eat products in a reach-in cooler on both occasions and was moved during each inspection. The March 2023 inspection found hot dogs and sausage on hot dog rollers at 126–127°F, below the required 135°F minimum; the products were voluntarily discarded during the inspection. Additional violations included toxic materials (motor oil and sanitizer water) stored above food items in the back room, missing handwashing supplies, and use of the handwashing sink for non-handwashing purposes (cleaning coffee pots). The most recent inspection on October 7, 2024 documented 5 violations, with the raw bacon cross-contamination issue corrected during the inspection.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Busy Bee 34 in Lake City: 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
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements
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.
Risk-Based Violations
3-302.11(A)(1)
Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from
ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and
vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP
Retail area - Raw bacon displayed over ready to eat products in reach in display cooler. COS
- Raw bacon moved during inspection.
Y
x
4-602.11(E)
Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control
for safety food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for
iced tea dispensers and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment
or utensils; or in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of
equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup
dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by
the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude
accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E)
Retail area - Ice chute on soda machine had mold like substance build up. COS - Ice chute
cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
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
Retail area - Employee cleaning coffee pots in hand wash sink.
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 room area - No hand wash sign in men's restroom. COS - Hand wash sign posted
during inspection.
Good Retail Practice Violations
Retail area - Roof leaks in middle of store.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 8 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx .
CANDANCE BYRD, MANAGER
GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I
Risk-Based Violations
3-302.11(A)(1)
Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from
ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables
before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP
Retail area - Raw bacon displayed above ready to eat product in reach in cooler. COS - Raw
bacon moved 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
Retail area - Hot dogs and sausage on hot dog rollers had internal temperature of 126-127
degrees F. COS - Hot dogs and sausage were voluntarily discarded during inspection.
x
Print Date: 3/16/2023
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Pf
Citation Description: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and
packaged by a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24 hours,
to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at 41°F or less for
a maximum of 7 days; or the day the original container is opened onsite not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(B) Pf
Observation: Back room area - Hot dogs and sausage in walk in cooler, used for hot dog rollers that were
opened 2 days earlier not date marked. COS - Hot dogs and sausage date marked 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
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an
event that involves the discharge of vomit or diarrhea.
o
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
Back room area - Motor oil and sanitizer water stored above food items in stock room. COS Motor oil and sanitizer water moved during inspection.
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 room area - No hand wash sign in customer restrooms. COS - Hand wash sign obtained
during inspection.
x
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
Subway - No paper towels at hand wash sink. COS - Paper towels provided during inspection.
x
Good Retail Practice Violations
2-402.11
Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard
restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting
exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
2-402.11
Subway - Employee preparing bread and pizza not wearing hair restraint.
o
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
Subway Back room area - Chest freezer near warewash sink in disrepair, door falling apart.
o
Busy Bee 34 in Lake City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Busy Bee 34 in Lake City last inspected?
- Busy Bee 34 in Lake City was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 7, 2024. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Busy Bee 34 in Lake City had?
- Busy Bee 34 in Lake City has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Busy Bee 34 in Lake City find?
- Busy Bee 34 in Lake City was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 7, 2024 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
- Has Busy Bee 34 in Lake City had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Busy Bee 34 in Lake City has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Busy Bee 34 in Lake City?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Busy Bee 34 in Lake City 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; 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; 3-302.11(A)(1): Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) P.
- Does Busy Bee 34 in Lake City have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Busy Bee 34 in Lake City has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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.
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