Vw Natural Market in Land O Lakes

4204 Land O Lakes Blvd, Land O Lakes, FL 34639

Overview

Vw Natural Market in Land O Lakes, FL has 7 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 17 violations.

7FDACS Insp.
17Violations

Last inspected FDACS: October 25, 2024

Vw Natural Market in Land O Lakes: FDACS Inspection History (7)

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.

— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: PILARNIDA SPADACCINI, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Visit conducted as a follow up to Hurricane Milton.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: PILARNIDA SPADACCINI, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: This Focused Inspection is being conducted offsite to ensure required and/or requested documentation has been received from the Food entity. Ice/water testing analysis received.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements; Check-back Needed· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: PILARNIDA SPADACCINI, 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. Establishment has 30 days to provide documentation of microbial analysis or ice testing information can be emailed to [email protected]

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 could not correctly answer all questions regarding main food borne illnesses. o
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
Warewash area: Basin of hand washing sink next to the three compartment sink was used to stored rack and cleaning supplies. COS: All the items were removed.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Retail area: Observed ice build up in ice cream chest.
— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SCOTT HOUSE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Emergency Response Assessment – Hurricane Idalia

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· 13 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: AMBER RUCKDESCHEL

Comments: The following handouts provided: Employee Health Guidelines, Reporting agreement, manual diswashing procedure, cooling food, Guidance for written procedures for the clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events.

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
Walk-in cooler: Raw shell eggs stored directly above ready to eat bags of lettuce. COS: Person in charge removed the raw shell eggs to the appropriate location. x
3-501.14(B) Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature not cooled within 4 hours to 41°F or less. 3-501.14(B) PP
Retail area: Internal temperature of various products cut and packaged on the day of inspection in retail cooler measured above 41 degrees F ( red cabbage 42-45 degrees F , Bean sprouts 42-44 F ) Person in charge could not verify whether those products reached 41 degrees F. COS: Person in charge voluntarily discarded the products. x Print Date: 1/23/2023 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: Establishment could not provide written procedures for clean-up and disinfection of vomiting and diarrheal events. o
2-102.11(C) 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 could not correctly answer all questions regarding main food borne illnesses. o
7-201.11 Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PP
Retail area: Chemical products stored above single use items intended for use with food. COS: Single use items moved to the top shelf. x
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
Retail area: Basin of hand washing sink next to the serving area of boiled peanuts behind the cash register was used to stored servings spoon in a cup of water COS: Serving spoons and cup water were removed. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

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)
Retail area: Packaged on site products not labeled with list of ingredients available for retail sale ( kimchi and seaweed salad in retail cooler, variety of dried fruits in dry retail area) COS: Person in charge labeled all the products. 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
Walk-in cooler area: Bag of rice stored directly on the floor. o
3-304.12(C)-(F) During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil not stored on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment; in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particles to the drain when used with moist foods; in a clean, protected location when used only with food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or in a container of water maintained at 135°F or greater. 3-304.12(C)-(F)
Retail area: Spoon for boiled peanuts stored in room temperature, standing Water in register area. o
4-501.11 Concentration of sanitizing solution not accurately determined by using a test kit or other device. 4-501.116 Pf
Warewash area: No sanitizer test kit available. No sanitizer concentration violations observed. o
4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Retail area: Observed ice build up in ice cream chest. o
4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Retail area: Accumulation of dirt and food residue in retail cooler. o
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Backroom area: Water stained ceiling tiles. o
6-403.11 Area designated for employees to eat, drink, or use tobacco, or lockers or other suitable facilities not located so that food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. 6-403.11
Walk-in cooler: Food for employee personal use commingled with retail food. There is no clear designated area for personal belongings. x
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: AMBER RUCKDESCHEL

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit· 1 violation· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: FREDERICK HICKS, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: 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. The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. The Food Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate 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. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Contact the Business Center by email at [email protected] or by calling 850-245-5520 for further assistance.

Good Retail Practice Violations

99 This food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. The Food Establishment shall begin the permitting process within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520 for further assistance.
This food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. o

Vw Natural Market in Land O Lakes: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vw Natural Market in Land O Lakes last inspected?
Vw Natural Market in Land O Lakes 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 Vw Natural Market in Land O Lakes had?
Vw Natural Market in Land O Lakes has 7 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Vw Natural Market in Land O Lakes find?
Vw Natural Market in Land O Lakes was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 25, 2024 (Focused Inspection).
Has Vw Natural Market in Land O Lakes had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Vw Natural Market in Land O Lakes has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Vw Natural Market in Land O Lakes?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Vw Natural Market in Land O Lakes are: 2-102.11(C): 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; 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.

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