La Placita Mini Market in Lake Worth

Last inspected:

3950 Lake Worth Rd, Lake Worth, FL 33461
Overview

La Placita Mini Market in Lake Worth received 7 violations during a September 2023 inspection. The facility lacks a certified food protection manager and written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal incidents. The person in charge was unable to correctly answer questions about foodborne disease symptoms and conditions of restriction and exclusion. A handwashing sink in the backroom was blocked by cardboard boxes (corrected on site), and an unlabeled glass cleaner spray bottle was found in the backroom (corrected on site). The facility was required to provide water and sewer documentation within 30 days or face administrative action. All violations cited were priority foundation level (systemic management issues rather than imminent hazards). The inspection disposition was "Met Inspection Requirements."

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
7Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

La Placita Mini Market in Lake Worth: 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· 7 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TARIQUL ISLAM, SENIOR 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. Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement, Certified food protection manager and Norovirus clean up and disinfection handouts provided. Food establishment must provide water and sewer documentation in 30 days. Failure to provide required water and sewer documentation in 30 days may result in Administrative Action. Business card left with person in charge.

Risk-Based Violations

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 was unable to correctly respond to questions relate to food borne disease and symptoms that maycause food borne disease. Also, was unable to relate conditions of restriction and exclusion. 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
Food establishment does not have any written procedures to address clean up procedures for accidental vomiting and diarrheal incidents.
7-102.11 Working container of poisonous or toxic materials taken from a bulk supply not clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. 7-102.11 PfPf
Backroom area: Plastic spray bottle contains glass cleaner not labeled. COS: Chemical spray bottle labeled by person in charge.
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
Backroom area: Cardboard boxes stored in front of restroom hand wash sink. COS: Person in charge removed cardboard boxes.

Good Retail Practice Violations

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
Backroom area: Cases of chips stored on floor.
4-101.19 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that requires frequent cleaning not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. 4-101.19
Retail area: Cardboard using as shelf liners.
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
Backroom area: Walk in cooler fanguards and ceiling dusty.

La Placita Mini Market in Lake Worth: Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Placita Mini Market in Lake Worth last inspected?
La Placita Mini Market in Lake Worth was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 21, 2023. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has La Placita Mini Market in Lake Worth had?
La Placita Mini Market in Lake Worth has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of La Placita Mini Market in Lake Worth find?
La Placita Mini Market in Lake Worth was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 21, 2023 (Met Inspection Requirements).
Has La Placita Mini Market in Lake Worth had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, La Placita Mini Market in Lake Worth has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at La Placita Mini Market in Lake Worth?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at La Placita Mini Market in Lake Worth 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; 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 Pf; 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 Pf.

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