Pettys of Seminole INC in Longwood
2141 W State Road 434, Longwood, FL 32779
Pettys of Seminole INC in Longwood, FL has 4 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 16 violations and 3 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement actions.
Last inspected FDACS: September 19, 2025
Pettys of Seminole INC in Longwood: 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.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: This Focused Inspection is being conducted offsite to ensure required and/or requested documentation has been received from
the food establishment.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 16 violations· 3 stop-sale orders· Met Requirements
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.
Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.
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
Deli: Food employee left deli area workstation, opened the cooler door to gain access,
touched unwashed produce, returned to food preparation area without washing hands and changing gloves
before slicing tomato. COS: Employee washed hands and donned new pair of gloves before continuing
food preparation.
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4-602.12
Food-contact surface of cooking or baking equipment not cleaned at least every 24
hours, or cavity or door seals of microwave oven not cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the
manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. 4-602.12
Deli: Interior surface of the microwave not clean due to encrusted food debris.
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: In the functioning open air cheese cooler Smoked Swiss Cheese 46 degrees F,
Fromager affindis: 44 degrees F, Cream Cheese 44 degrees F, Swiss Almond Spread, 45 degrees F.
COS: All products moved to walk in cooler to rapidly cool to 41 degrees F.
Print Date: 9/15/2025
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Citation Description: Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that requires date marking
not discarded when it exceeds the 7-day limit, except time that the product is frozen, or does not bear a
date mark and the correct date mark cannot be determined. 3-501.18 P
Observation: Meat walk in cooler: Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that requires
date marking not discarded when it exceeds the 7-day limit. Crabbie Stuffing dated 9-6 held past the
seven day limit. Cheese Walk in Cooler: Corned Beef dated 9-8 help past the seven day limit. Deli:
Canadian Bacon dated 8-1 held past the seven day limit. COS: All products voluntarily discarded by
management. SEE STOP SALE AND RELEASE ORDER
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3-501.19(A)
Written procedures not prepared in advance, maintained onsite, or made available
upon request for the use of time without temperature control as the public health control for holding or
displaying time/temperature control for safety food; or written procedures do not specify methods of
compliance. 3-501.19(A) PfPf
Establishment does not have written procedures that specify methods of compliance
identifying all products held on time as a public health control and corrective actions. COS: Time as a
Public Health Control Requirements handout was provided by inspector and discussed with person in
charge. Time as a public health control items discarded during inspection due to reaching time mark.
8-103.12(B)
Records not maintained or provided for a special process approval granted by the
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, or a required HACCP plan accepted by the
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. 5K-4.0050(3)(b) and 8-103.12(B) PfPf
ROP Station: ROP records have shift manager verification missing from multiple days in
the log book.
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
Deli: Employee drinking coffee from an open mug in food production area. COS: Employee
took drink out of food production area.
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
Cheese tasting area: Hand wash sink obstructed by buckets of soapy water. COS:
Employee removed buckets from hand wash sink.
Good Retail Practice Violations
3-501.15(B)
Time/temperature control for safety food that is cooling is not loosely covered or
uncovered to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food, or not arranged in equipment to provide
maximum heat transfer through the container walls. 3-501.15(B)
Cheese Walk-In Cooler: Food establishment is not using proper cooling methods for cooling
red potato salad and italian pasta salad due to cooling with tight fitting lids and not spreading in a thin
layer or separating into smaller portions. (COS) Pasta salad uncovered. Potato salad uncovered, spread
into a thin layer and placed in the freezer.
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
Deli: Squeeze bottle of butter sauce not labeled. (COS) Squeeze bottle labeled during
inspection.
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
Meat Walk-In Cooler: Containers of raw marinated chicken and beef stored directly on the
floor. (COS) Products stored appropriately during inspection.
2-402.11
Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net,
beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair
from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and
single-use articles. 2-402.11
Meat Department: Food employee with a beard not wearing a beard guard.
3-302.15(A)
Raw fruits or vegetables not thoroughly washed in water to remove soil and other
contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered in ready-to-eat
form. 3-302.15(A)
Deli: Food employee did not wash a tomato that she placed on the slicer to slice for a
sandwich. (COS) Employee washed tomato and sanitized the slicer during inspection.
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
Back Room: Surface of shelving and drying racks in the warewash and storage area is
constructed with unsealed wood.
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
No quaternary ammonia sanitizing test kit available.(COS) Test kit acquired during
inspection.
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
Establishment: Ceiling tiles stained and ceiling vents have a dust build up throughout the
establishment. Deli: Walls not clean due to food residue. Walls and floors have a build up of grease under
and around the cooking equipment. Meat: Ceiling not clean due to food residue above bandsaw. Back
Room: Walk in Coolers not clean due to dust and mold like build up on the walls ceilings and floors.
6-501.11
Dressing rooms not used by employees who regularly change their clothes in the
establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not used for the orderly storage of employee clothing
or other possessions. 6-501.110
Deli: Employee clothing stored directly next to single use containers on the shelf under the
slicers and under the prep table next to the fryers.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper date
marking and disposition.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: .
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper date
marking and disposition.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: .
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper date
marking and disposition.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: .
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Visit conducted in response to Hurricane Milton follow-up.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
Pettys of Seminole INC in Longwood: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (3)
Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.
| Date | Order Type | Product | Brand/Lot | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper date marking and dispo… | |
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper date marking and dispo… | |
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper date marking and dispo… |
Pettys of Seminole INC in Longwood: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pettys of Seminole INC in Longwood last inspected?
- Pettys of Seminole INC in Longwood was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 19, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Pettys of Seminole INC in Longwood had?
- Pettys of Seminole INC in Longwood has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Pettys of Seminole INC in Longwood find?
- Pettys of Seminole INC in Longwood was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 19, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Pettys of Seminole INC in Longwood had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, Pettys of Seminole INC in Longwood has 3 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Pettys of Seminole INC in Longwood?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Pettys of Seminole INC in Longwood are: 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; 5-205.11: 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; 3-304.15(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.
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