How many inspections has Racetrac in Lecanto had?

Racetrac #2456 in Lecanto has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Racetrac in Lecanto find?

Racetrac #2456 in Lecanto was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 5, 2025 (Focused Inspection).

Has Racetrac in Lecanto had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Racetrac #2456 in Lecanto has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Racetrac in Lecanto

Name: Racetrac #2456 in Lecanto Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: March 5, 2025

3310 W Gulf to Lake Hwy, Lecanto, FL 34461

Citrus County · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice · FDACS
Owner: Racetrac INC. (rtc)
FDACS Estab #: 380879

Part of: RaceTrac Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Racetrac #2456 in Lecanto has 4 inspections on record spanning from December 2022 to March 2025, with a total of 7 violations documented. The facility experienced two high-priority temperature control violations for ready-to-eat hot-held foods. On December 29, 2022, beef empanadas held on the hot bar for 1.5 hours measured 125–128°F, below the required 135°F minimum; the manager voluntarily discarded the empanadas and was provided guidance on time as a public health control. Cold-held products in a self-service cooler, including Oscar Mayer Natural roast turkey lunch kits and cheese sticks, also measured above the 41°F maximum (43–50°F and 44°F respectively) and were voluntarily discarded. On March 5, 2025, another high-priority hot-holding violation was cited: cheese burgers placed on a self-service rack had internal temperatures of 109–224°F after being held in a warming unit prior to assembly. The manager voluntarily discarded the burgers and corrected the violation on-site. A plumbing backflow prevention deficiency was noted in the mop sink area and exterior faucet during the December 2022 inspection. The March 5, 2025 focused inspection documented that prior issues had been addressed with the person in charge. All violations were corrected on-site during inspections.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

4FDACS Insp.

7Violations

Last inspected FDACS: March 5, 2025

Racetrac in Lecanto: FDACS Inspection History (4)

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.

2025 — 2 inspections

Mar 5, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: CYNTHIA CANNIOTO, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: JESS HAMBLIN

Comments: The issues described in request # 5127091were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Mar 5, 2025 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: CYNTHIA CANNIOTO, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: JESS HAMBLIN

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

3-501.16(A)(1) Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) PPRepeat

Prep area: Cheese burgers: cheese burgers being placed on the self service rack had an internal temperature of 109-224 degrees F. Burgers had been held in the warming unit prior to assembly. COS Manager voluntarily discarded the cheeseburger's. Repeat COS Y x Repeat COS

Good Retail Practice Violations

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: Freeze blast drink dispensers: door gaskets have a build up of a black mold like substance on the gaskets and the base of the plastic framing

6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11

Walk in freezer: base tile is broken and missing on the left side of the freezer. Walk in beverage cooler: the interior door diamond plate at the bottom corner ins in disrepair.

2023 — 1 inspection

Feb 7, 2023 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: KIMBERLY JUILIANO, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III N

Person in charge: LAUREN ROBERTS

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2022 — 1 inspection

Dec 29, 2022 — Met Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: PATRICK PACE

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. NOTE: Discussed with the manager the use of a probe thermometer to measure internal temperature of reheated products vs using infra red thermometer to obtain a surface temperature. Provided manager with employee health reporting agreement and guidance document for Time as a public health control via email.

Risk-Based Violations

Hot bar: Beef empanadas hot held for 1.5 hours had a temperature range of 125 - 128 degrees F. Per the manager hot held items are held by temperature. COS: Empanadas were voluntarily discarded. 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

Retail: upright self service cooler: Oscar Mayer Natural roast turkey lunch kit temperature range was 43-50 Degrees F, Cheese sticks measured 44 degrees F. Products were at the very edge of the shelves. COS: All out of temperature products were voluntarily discarded. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

5-203.14 Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air gap or installation of an approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf

Mop Sink area: faucet has a T connection, there is not a back flow prevention device after the splitter. EXTERIOR: Behind the building faucet with a green garden hose attached does not have a back flow prevention device. o

5-501.11 Drains in receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables do not have drain plugs in place. 5-501.114

Exterior: Dumpster is missing the drain plug o Print Date: 12/29/2022 Page 1 of 3

Racetrac in Lecanto: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Racetrac in Lecanto last inspected?: Racetrac #2456 in Lecanto was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 5, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Racetrac in Lecanto had?: Racetrac #2456 in Lecanto has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Racetrac in Lecanto find?: Racetrac #2456 in Lecanto was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 5, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Racetrac in Lecanto had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Racetrac #2456 in Lecanto has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Racetrac in Lecanto?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Racetrac #2456 in Lecanto are: 3-501.16(A)(1): Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) P; 4-601.11(C): Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C); 6-501.11: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11.