Belcher Food Mart in Largo

Last inspected:

12855 Belcher Rd S Ste A2, Largo, FL 33773
Overview

Belcher Food Mart, a convenience store in Largo, had 3 FDACS inspections on record between September 2023 and August 2024. A May 30, 2024 inspection documented 4 violations, including a priority-level cross-contamination finding: raw bacon and raw shell eggs were stored directly above butter in a reach-in cooler. The facility corrected this violation on site by moving the items to the bottom of the cooler. A handwashing sink lacked hand drying provisions; paper towels were added during the inspection to correct this violation. The facility received a follow-up focused inspection on August 15, 2024 following Hurricane Debby with no violations cited.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.
4Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Belcher Food Mart in Largo: FDACS Inspection History (3)

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.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: JEANINE WHITE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Visit performed to follow-up on Hurricane Debby

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: JEANINE WHITE, 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.

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
Reach in cooler: Raw bacon and raw shell eggs stored directly over butter. COS: Items were moved to bottom of cooler. x
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
Unisex restroom: No hand drying provisions supplied in restroom. COS: Paper towels were placed in restroom.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-904.11 Single-service or single-use articles handled, displayed or dispensed without protection from contamination of food- and lip-contact surfaces; single-service or single-use knives, forks or spoons not presented so that only the handles are touched by employees or consumers; or single-service or single-use articles that are intended for food- or lip-contact not furnished for consumer self-service with the original individual wrapper intact or from an approved dispenser. 4-904.11
Self serve coffee area: Unwrapped coffee stirrers stored on counter for self service.
6-501.16 After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. 6-501.16
Mop not hung to dry.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: LESLIE CARPENTER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Offsite Focused Visit to conduct assessment for Hurricane Idalia

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Belcher Food Mart in Largo: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Belcher Food Mart in Largo last inspected?
Belcher Food Mart in Largo was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 15, 2024. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Belcher Food Mart in Largo had?
Belcher Food Mart in Largo has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Belcher Food Mart in Largo find?
Belcher Food Mart in Largo was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 15, 2024 (Focused Inspection).
Has Belcher Food Mart in Largo had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Belcher Food Mart in Largo has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Belcher Food Mart in Largo?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Belcher Food Mart in Largo 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; 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; 4-904.11: Single-service or single-use articles handled, displayed or dispensed without protection from contamination of food- and lip-contact surfaces; single-service or single-use knives, forks or spoons not presented so that only the handles are touched by employees or consumers; or single-service or single-use articles that are intended for food- or lip-contact not furnished for consumer self-service with the original individual wrapper intact or from an approved dispenser. 4-904.11.

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