Impact Cafe in Lake Wales

1201 Burns Ave, Lake Wales, FL 33853
Overview

Impact Cafe in Lake Wales had one completed inspection on record, conducted January 30, 2023, which documented 9 violations. The inspection found three high-priority cross-contamination issues: raw bacon stored next to ready-to-eat chili in a cooler, raw bacon touching raw ground beef on a shelf, and an unsanitized prep counter used for pizza dough after a hot plate had been placed on it. All three violations were corrected on site. An intermediate violation cited improper date marking of milk and half and half stored in an open-air cooler behind the cashier for over 24 hours, which the person in charge corrected by dating both items. The inspector recommended the facility be transferred to DBPR's Division of Hotels and Restaurants based on an assessment that food service comprised more than 51 percent of the business based on menu and owner estimation. A prior focused inspection on December 20, 2022 found the facility closed for seasonal holiday closure and no violations were documented.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

0Inspections
0Violations
0Closures
2FDACS Insp.

Last inspected FDACS:

Impact Cafe in Lake Wales: Comparison to Polk County Averages

This Facility 0 violations / inspection 0 violations per inspection
Polk County Avg 3.26 violations / inspection 3.26 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Polk County Avg 0.18 closures / facility 0.18 county average

Impact Cafe 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.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 9 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Food establishment is more than 51 percent food service based on owner's estimation of their food sales and their menu and it is recommended by the inspector that they be transferred to Department of Business and Professional Regulations' Division of Hotels and Restaurants. A copy of their menu is attached to visit details.

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
Food service area- package of raw bacon next to a food storage container of chili in the upright cooler unit. COS- person in charge moved the container of chili away from the package of raw bacon in the cooler. x
3-302.11(A)(2) Different types of raw animal foods not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding or display by using separate equipment, arranging food in equipment so that cross contamination is prevented, or preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas. 3-302.11(A)(2) PP
Food service area- package of raw bacon stored on shelf touching package of raw ground beef. COSperson in charge separated with proper spacing between the raw bacon and the raw ground beef. x
4-602.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not cleaned before each use with a different type of raw animal food such as beef, fish, lamb or poultry; each time there is a change from working with raw foods to working with ready-to-eat food; between use with raw fruit or vegetables and with time/temperature control for safety food; before using or storing a food temperature measuring device; or at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. 4-602.11(A) and (B) PP
Food service area- clean prep food contact counter on pizza prep condiment cooler unit was not sanitized before placing pizza dough on it for rolling out after surface was soiled by a small hot plate unit that had been placed on it and then moved prior to using the food contact surface. COS- person in charge voluntarily discarded the pizza dough into the trash and then sanitized the prep counter with their 50ppm chlorine sanitizer solution. x Print Date: 1/30/2023 Page 1 of 4 14 Pf Citation Description: Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) Pf Observation: Food service area- some dried food residue still on cleaned and sanitized deli meat slicer on the food contact back side under the slicing blade. COS- person in charge moved the slicer to the 3 compartment sink to clean and sanitize the missed food contact area on the slicer unit. x
3-501.17(B) 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) PfPf
Food service area- jug of milk and carton of half and half stored in the open air cooler unit behind the cashier area for more than 24 hours are not date marked. COS- person in charge dated the jug of milk and half and half with the dates that they were first opened on. 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
Food service area- no hand washing signs posted at the hand wash sinks in the processing and ware washing areas. Hand wash signs were provided to the food establishment. o

Good Retail Practice Violations

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
Food service area- food storage container of sugar is not labeled on the prep table. COS- person in charge labeled the sugar container. x
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)
Food service area- in store made and packaged salads and fruit parfait and mixed fresh cut fruit in the open air cooler in the customer area for grab and go are not labeled with ingredients, net weight and store name and address. COS- the packaged cold food items were placed in the cooler behind the cashier area to be handed over the counter by food employees until proper labels can be made for each package of the various salads, fruit parfait and fresh fruit cups. x
3-305.11 Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11
Food service area- various pastries on plates on counter in cashier area that are behind an upright sneeze guard are not stored covered. COS- person in charge moved them to a covered display shelf on top of a cooler unit. x
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
Food service area- no beard net being worn over person in charge's facial hair while working with exposed food. o
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: I visited the food entity to do a routine inspection and found it closed. There is a sign on the door stating that it will be closed on December 17th and reopen on January 2nd. I will return sometime in January to do their routine inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Impact Cafe in Lake Wales: Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has Impact Cafe in Lake Wales had?
Impact Cafe in Lake Wales has had 0 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
Has Impact Cafe in Lake Wales ever been shut down?
No, Impact Cafe in Lake Wales has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
When was Impact Cafe in Lake Wales last inspected?
Impact Cafe in Lake Wales was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 30, 2023. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Impact Cafe in Lake Wales had?
Impact Cafe 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 Impact Cafe in Lake Wales find?
Impact Cafe in Lake Wales was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 30, 2023 (Met Inspection Requirements).
Has Impact Cafe in Lake Wales had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Impact Cafe in Lake Wales has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Impact Cafe in Lake Wales?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Impact Cafe in Lake Wales 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; 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; 3-302.11(A)(2): Different types of raw animal foods not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding or display by using separate equipment, arranging food in equipment so that cross contamination is prevented, or preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas. 3-302.11(A)(2) P.

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