Spice House in Longwood

Last inspected:

820 E State Road 434 Ste 150, Longwood, FL 32750
Overview

Spice House in Longwood has one inspection on record. On August 29, 2022, the facility was cited for operating without a valid food permit and received 13 violations, primarily foundation-level (Pf) citations. Inspector findings included that the person in charge was unable to correctly answer questions about foodborne disease transmission, symptoms, and reporting responsibilities, and the establishment lacked written procedures for responding to vomitus or diarrhea events and cleaning affected areas. The facility was provided with industry handouts addressing employee health and reporting responsibilities.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
13Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Spice House in Longwood: FDACS Inspection History (1)

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.

— 1 inspection
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit· 13 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: NEAL WOHLTMANN, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: All requests for a new food permit submitted January 1 through June 30, shall be assessed a permit fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and Rule 5K-4. All requests for a new food permit submitted July 1 through December 31, shall be assessed permit fees of fifty percent (50%) of the applicable fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and Rule 5K-4. Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at

Risk-Based Violations

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
Food Entity: Person in charge unable to correctly respond to questions relating to foodborne disease, symptoms and reporting responsibilities. Provided Employee Health and Employee Reporting Responsibilities industry handouts. o
2-501.11 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 PfPf
Food Entity: Food establishment does not have written procedures for episodes of vomitus or diarhea and procedures to effectively clean affected areas. Provide industry handout. o
95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
Food Entity: No certified food protection manager available that has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. Provided certified food protection manager industry handout. o Print Date: 8/29/2022 Page 1 of 4

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-202.15 Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15
Retail: Visible daylight from the outside through gap between double entrance doors allowing for possible pest intrusion. o
6-501.11 Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests not removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. 6-501.112
Back Room: Multiple dead insects and lizards in glue trap under shelf in back storage room. COS: Manager removed glue trap during visit. 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
Back Room: Plastic crate containing cilantro located on bottom shelf not stored at least 6" inches off the floor. COS: Manager relocated plastic crate to new shelf at least 6" inches off the floor. x
4-402.11 Equipment that is fixed because it is not easily moveable not installed with space to allow access for cleaning along the sides, behind or above the equipment; with no more than one thirty-second inch of space from adjoining equipment, walls, or ceiling; or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls when the equipment is exposed to spillage or seepage. Counter-mounted equipment that is not easily moveable not installed to allow cleaning of the equipment or areas underneath or around the equipment by being sealed. 4-402.11
Back Room: Mop sink not fully sealed to adjoining wall located in back storage room area. o
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
Retail: Card board used as shelving liners in retail aisles that is not constructed of non-absorbent material. 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: Heavy ice build up on interior walls of reach-in coffin freezer located in retail aisles near produce section. Back Room: Heavy dust build up on fan guards to cooling unit attached to ceiling in walk-in cooler. o
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Retail / Back Room: Water stained ceiling tiles in back storage room and over retail food aisles. o
6-501.16 After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. 6-501.16
Retail: Mop stored in mop bucket and not properly hung up to air-dry in between use. o
6-501.14 Intake or exhaust air ducts not cleaned or filters not changed and they are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, or other materials; or ventilation system vented to the outside creates a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge. 6-501.14
Back Room: Heavy dust build up on air exhaust vent cover in restroom. o
99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. Food Establishment shall remit payment of appropriate fee within 10 days. 500.12(1) (a)F.S., 5K-4.020(4)(b) F.A.C.
Food Entity: Food establishment was found to be operating without a valid 2022 annual food permit. A application has been submitted. For assistance contact the Business Center in Tallahassee at 850-245-5520. o

Spice House in Longwood: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Spice House in Longwood last inspected?
Spice House in Longwood was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 29, 2022. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit.
How many inspections has Spice House in Longwood had?
Spice House in Longwood has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Spice House in Longwood find?
Spice House in Longwood was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 29, 2022 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit).
Has Spice House in Longwood had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Spice House in Longwood has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Spice House in Longwood?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Spice House in Longwood 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; 2-501.11: 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; 6-202.15: Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15.

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