Wawa # in Largo

Last inspected:

1215 Missouri Ave N, Largo, FL 33770

Part of: Wawa Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Wawa #5176 in Largo had 3 inspections on record between October 2022 and May 2025. The most recent sanitation inspection on May 29, 2025 documented 4 violations, all corrected on site. An inspector observed an employee wearing single-use gloves while touching their face without changing gloves; the employee washed hands and changed gloves immediately. Sliced American cheese in a reach-in cooler near the oven was measured at 49°F after 20 minutes of storage, exceeding the 41°F maximum for cold-held time/temperature control foods; the manager moved the cheese to a walk-in cooler for rapid chilling. A focused inspection on January 27, 2025 found no violations. An earlier focused inspection on October 11, 2022 documented no violations and confirmed that prior issues from a customer request had been addressed.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.
4Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Wawa # 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
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: AMBER RUCKDESCHEL

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

3-304.15(A) Single-use gloves not used for only one task, used for another purpose, or not discarded when damaged or soiled or when interruptions occur in the operation. 3-304.15(A) PP
Kitchen: Employee carrying single use containers touched face while wearing gloves but did not change gloves. COS: Employee washed hands and changed gloves. 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
Kitchen: Sliced American cheese in corner of reach in cooler near oven had internal temperature of 49F. Employee stated cheese had been in cooler for 20 minutes. COS: Manager moved sliced cheese to walk in cooler for rapid chilling. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-903.11(A) Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. 4-903.11(A)
Coffee area: Coffee filters stored in container with no overhead protection. COS: Employee covered all coffee filters with lid for container.
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
Beer cooler: Walk in cooler above door has build up of dust and debris on wall and ceiling.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: ALORA BOEKE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: LAWRENCE BURKE, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: THERESA EBERSOLE

Comments: No Violations Observed----"The issues described in request # 5085253 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.” NOTE; DISCUSSED PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT GUIDELINES WITH MANAGER.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Wawa # in Largo: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wawa # in Largo last inspected?
Wawa # 5176 in Largo was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on May 29, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Wawa # in Largo had?
Wawa # 5176 in Largo has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Wawa # in Largo find?
Wawa # 5176 in Largo was most recently inspected by FDACS on May 29, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Wawa # in Largo had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Wawa # 5176 in Largo has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Wawa # in Largo?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Wawa # 5176 in Largo are: 3-304.15(A): Single-use gloves not used for only one task, used for another purpose, or not discarded when damaged or soiled or when interruptions occur in the operation. 3-304.15(A) P; 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; 4-903.11(A): Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. 4-903.11(A).

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