How many inspections has Citgo Food Mart in Lake Wales had?

Citgo Food Mart in Lake Wales has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Citgo Food Mart in Lake Wales find?

Citgo Food Mart in Lake Wales was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 25, 2024 (Focused Inspection).

Has Citgo Food Mart in Lake Wales had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Citgo Food Mart in Lake Wales has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Citgo Food Mart in Lake Wales

Name: Citgo Food Mart in Lake Wales Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

20500 Hwy 27, Lake Wales, FL 33853

Polk County · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice · FDACS
Owner: Lily Petroleum INC
FDACS Estab #: 361440

Overview

Citgo Food Mart in Lake Wales received 18 violations during a focused inspection on October 20, 2023. A priority-level raw food storage violation documented raw chicken meat and cartons of raw shelled eggs stored above unwashed potatoes in the walk-in cooler; the person in charge immediately moved the raw items to the bottom shelf during the inspection. A priority hot-holding temperature violation found potato wedges in the hot holding unit measuring between 126 to 132 degrees Fahrenheit; the person in charge reheated the wedges to above 165 degrees Fahrenheit and returned them to service. A priority handwashing violation cited a food employee who did not wash hands after handling debit cards and money before handling unwrapped single-use food trays and before donning gloves; the employee was instructed to remove her gloves, wash her hands, and don new gloves before resuming food handling. Additional intermediate-level violations included deficiencies in the person in charge's knowledge of employee health policy and the absence of written procedures for vomiting or diarrhea event cleanup; guidance materials were provided to address both gaps. All violations marked in the inspection record were corrected on site. A follow-up focused inspection on October 25, 2024 found no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.

18Violations

Last inspected FDACS: October 25, 2024

Citgo Food Mart in Lake Wales: 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.

2024 — 1 inspection

Oct 25, 2024 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: ASHLEY MONTANEZ BRADSHAW, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Visit conducted in response to Hurricane Milton follow-up.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2023 — 1 inspection

Oct 20, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 18 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, 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. Bagged ice lab report dated 8/2023 is current and available for review.

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

Back area- containers of raw chicken meat and cartons of raw shelled eggs stored on storage shelves above unwashed bags of potatoes in the walk in cooler. COS- person in charge moved the containers of raw chicken meats and eggs to the bottom shelf in the walk in cooler and items are now properly stored. 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

Food service area- potato wedges out of temperature in the hot holding unit, internal temperatures ranged between 126 to 132 degrees F. COS- person in charge reheated the wedges, internal temperatures taken again were above 165 degrees F and higher. Potato wedges placed back into unit for service. x

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf

Person in charge had some knowledge of employee health information, but did not have their employee health guidance information available to help them answer questions about employee health as it relates to food borne illnesses and their symptoms, and reporting responsibilities, exclusions and restrictions of food employees. Employee health policy guidance for development of a policy was given to the entity. o

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

The food establishment does not have a written vomit or diarrhea event clean up procedure available. A guidance handout was given to the food establishment's management to help them write up step by step procedures for vomit and/or diarrhea event clean up.

2-301.14 Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet room; after caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; or after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. 2-301.14 PP

Food service area- food employee/person in charge did not watch hands after handling debit cards and money before handling unwrapped single use food trays and before donning single use gloves before working with exposed food. COS- instructions given, person in charge removed her gloves and washed her hands before donning a new pair of single use gloves. 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

Kitchen area- no sign posted at the hand wash sink to remind employees to wash hands. Back area- no sign posted in the men's restroom to remind employees to wash hands.

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- prepackaged toaster pastries not labeled for individual retail sale. COS- person in charge removed from display shelf and placed behind the cashier area to be removed from store for personal consumption.

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 available for inspector review. Certificate posted expired in 2021.

Good Retail Practice Violations

211 Packaged ice and vended ice not properly labeled according to regulation. 5K-4.023(9)(d) F.A.C.

Retail area- in store bagged ice not labeled with store name and address. COS- person in charge labeled the bags of ice with the store name and address. x

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

Food service area- food entity's digital food probe thermometer is not readily accessible for use, battery is dead in the unit. They have one calibrated metal stem dial food probe thermometer available to take internal temperatures that has dimple at the metal stem end.

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- two bulk bins with breading and filter powder in each of the two unit are not labeled to identify the contents.

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- food equipment not stored inverted on shelf unit by the 3 compartment sink.

4-903.11(C) Single-service or single-use articles not kept in the original protective package or not stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used. 4-903.11(C)

Food service area- unwrapped single use food containers are not stored inverted on the storage shelf below the hot holding unit.

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

Kitchen area- 2 knives on storage shelf across from fryer unit are damaged, handle broken on one and metal is broken on the blade of the other knife. COS- person in charge removed the knives from service and discarded them into the trash. Back area- walk in cooler door gasket seal is torn and seal is not secured in place on the door.

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)

Food service area- interior of microwave oven for customer self service has food residue on it.

4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13

Food service area- food spillage on storage shelving below the hot holding unit. Kitchen area- Exterior of fryer unit and on non food contact surfaces of food equipment stored on storage shelves. Retail area- dust accumulation on retail shelves. Back area- trash and dirt buildup on storage shelves in the dry storage and ice processing area. Dirt and old encrusted food buildup on the handle on the walk in cooler door.

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

Back area- trash, food spillage and dirt buildup on the floors in the back storage areas and in the walk in cooler. Kitchen area- food grease and food spillage and dirt buildup and cardboards on the floor.

6-501.14 Intake or exhaust air ducts not cleaned or filters not changed and they are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, or other materials; or ventilation system vented to the outside creates a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge. 6-501.14

Kitchen area- hood vent filter have food grease buildup on the vents.

Citgo Food Mart in Lake Wales: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Citgo Food Mart in Lake Wales last inspected?: Citgo Food Mart in Lake Wales was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 25, 2024. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Citgo Food Mart in Lake Wales had?: Citgo Food Mart in Lake Wales has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Citgo Food Mart in Lake Wales find?: Citgo Food Mart in Lake Wales was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 25, 2024 (Focused Inspection).
Has Citgo Food Mart in Lake Wales had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Citgo Food Mart in Lake Wales has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Citgo Food Mart in Lake Wales?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Citgo Food Mart in Lake Wales are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 2-301.14: Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet room; after caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; or after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. 2-301.14 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.