Los Amigos Food Market Corp in Lake Worth

Last inspected:

625 S Dixie Hwy Ste 1, Lake Worth, FL 33460
Overview

Los Amigos Food Market Corp in Lake Worth was inspected once on September 29, 2023 and found operating beyond the scope of its food permit. The inspection documented 15 violations, all at the intermediate (Pf) priority level. Key findings included the person in charge unable to correctly answer questions about foodborne disease prevention and employee health restrictions, an open hot dog case in the cooler held without date marking for over 24 hours (corrected on site), a chlorine spray bottle in the food service area that was not labeled (corrected on site), missing required equipment including a metal stem probe thermometer and no chemical concentration test kit available. The establishment was required to remit appropriate permit fees within 10 days and was provided employee health guidelines, certified food protection manager documentation, and norovirus cleanup and disinfection procedures. The inspection disposition was "Met Inspection Requirements."

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
15Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Los Amigos Food Market Corp 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· 15 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. Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the memo section of the check or money order. This food establishment was found to be operating beyond the scope of their food permit. The Food Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate permit fee within 10 days. Electronic online payment by credit card or e-check is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Contact the Business Center by email at [email protected] or by calling 850-245-5520 for further assistance.

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
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: Open hot dog case held in prep reach in cooler for over 24 hours not date marked. COS: Hot dogs were date marked by person in charge. x Print Date: 9/29/2023 Page 1 of 4 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: 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
Food service area: Plastic spray bottle contains chlorine not labeled. COS: Chemical spray bottle was labeled by person in charge.
2-401.11 Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11
Food service area: Open employee juice and water bottle stored in prep reach in cooler. COS: Open employee drinks were removed by person in charge.
5-202.12(A) Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least 100°F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. 5-202.12(A) PfPf
Food service area: No hot water provided at hand wash sink throughout the food establishment. COS: Hot water issue was fixed during the inspection.
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.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-204.11 Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D)
Food service area: No thermometer provided in prep reach in cooler.
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: No metal stem probe thermometer available on premises.
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: Bulk white and brown sugar bins not labeled. COS: Bulk sugar bins were labeled by person in charge.
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: Case of waffle cones 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
Food service area: Raw wood shelving.
4-302.14 Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf
Food service area: No chemical concentration strength measuring test kit available on premises.
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
Backroom area: No self closer installed on restroom 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
Backroom area: Walk in cooler ceiling dusty.
94 Food establishment manufactures, processes, packs, holds, prepares or sells food products intended for human consumption beyond the scope of the existing permitted food extablishment type pursuant to 5K-4.020, F.A.C. Food Establishment shall remit payment of appropriate fee within 10 days.
Food establishment prepares and sells food products for human consumption beyond the scope of their existing food permit. o

Los Amigos Food Market Corp in Lake Worth: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Amigos Food Market Corp in Lake Worth last inspected?
Los Amigos Food Market Corp in Lake Worth was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 29, 2023. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Los Amigos Food Market Corp in Lake Worth had?
Los Amigos Food Market Corp 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 Los Amigos Food Market Corp in Lake Worth find?
Los Amigos Food Market Corp in Lake Worth was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 29, 2023 (Met Inspection Requirements).
Has Los Amigos Food Market Corp in Lake Worth had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Los Amigos Food Market Corp in Lake Worth has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Los Amigos Food Market Corp in Lake Worth?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Los Amigos Food Market Corp 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; 2-401.11: Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11; 5-202.12(A): Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least 100°F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. 5-202.12(A) Pf.

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