Lake Wales Corner Store in Lake Wales

Last inspected:

900 State Road 60 W, Lake Wales, FL 33853
Overview

Lake Wales Corner Store in Lake Wales had one inspection on record on November 2, 2022, when the facility met inspection requirements with 9 violations cited. The inspection addressed issues from a previous complaint. A priority violation found chocolate milk stored at 48°F in the walk-in cooler, exceeding the 41°F maximum for cold-held food; the person in charge voluntarily removed and discarded the product during the inspection. A priority foundation violation documented the absence of hand-cleaning liquid at the handwashing sink in the food service area; soap was provided on site to correct the issue. Additional violations included missing written procedures for responding to discharge events and other foundational compliance gaps. Both critical issues were corrected during the inspection.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
9Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Lake Wales Corner Store in Lake Wales: 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· 9 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: The issues described in request # 5086696 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection. Routine inspection is due and was conducted during this visit.

Risk-Based Violations

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)
Food service area- food residue buildup inside some of the fountain drink dispersing nozzles. COSperson in charge cleaned and sanitized the nozzles, nozzles were checked and placed back into service during inspection. x
3-501.16(A)(2) Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) PP
Retail area- containers of chocolate milk are out of temperature in the walk in cooler, internal temperature taken was 48 degrees F. COS- person in charge voluntarily removed from retail sale and discarded. x Print Date: 11/2/2022 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: 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. o
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
Food service area- no soap provided at the hand wash sink. COS- person in charge provided soap at the hand wash sink. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-502.13(B) Bulk milk container dispensing tube not cut on the diagonal or cut leaving more than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head. 4-502.13(B)
Food service area- coffee creamer (milk) in the cold hold dispensing unit has more than 2 inches protruding down outside the cooler unit. COS- person in charge cut the rubber tubing to 1 inch and at angle as required. x
4-501.14 Warewashing equipment; sinks, basins or other receptacles used for washing or rinsing raw food or laundering wiping cloths; or drainboards or equipment used to substitute for drainboards not cleaned before use, throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils and ensure the equipment performs its intended function, and at least every 24 hours when used. 4-501.14
Back area- black organic residue buildup on the inner walls of the 3 compartment sink. COS- person in charge cleaned and sanitized the sink during inspection. x
6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14
Back area- employee and public restroom doors are not self closing. o
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
Back area- no covered waste receptacle provided in the public restroom. o
6-501.18 Plumbing fixtures including but not limited to handwashing sinks, toilets and urinals not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. 6-501.18
Back area- hand wash sink in the ware washing area not maintained clean and sanitary, residue buildup on the sink and faucet. COS- person in charge cleaned the hand wash sink during the inspection. x
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Back area- one out of four air cooling units not working in the walk in cooler closest to the entrance door. o

Lake Wales Corner Store in Lake Wales: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lake Wales Corner Store in Lake Wales last inspected?
Lake Wales Corner Store in Lake Wales was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on November 2, 2022. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Lake Wales Corner Store in Lake Wales had?
Lake Wales Corner Store in Lake Wales has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Lake Wales Corner Store in Lake Wales find?
Lake Wales Corner Store in Lake Wales was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 2, 2022 (Met Inspection Requirements).
Has Lake Wales Corner Store in Lake Wales had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Lake Wales Corner Store in Lake Wales has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Lake Wales Corner Store in Lake Wales?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Lake Wales Corner Store in Lake Wales are: 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; 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); 3-501.16(A)(2): Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) P.

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