How many inspections has Blessings Kitchen in Lutz had?

Blessings Kitchen in Lutz has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Blessings Kitchen in Lutz find?

Blessings Kitchen in Lutz was most recently inspected by FDACS on April 10, 2023 (Met Inspection Requirements).

Has Blessings Kitchen in Lutz had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Blessings Kitchen in Lutz has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Blessings Kitchen in Lutz

Name: Blessings Kitchen in Lutz Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: April 10, 2023

18215 N Us Highway 41, Lutz, FL 33549

Pasco County · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice · FDACS
Owner: Blessings Kitchen LLC
FDACS Estab #: 393598

Overview

Blessings Kitchen in Lutz was inspected on April 10, 2023 and cited for 9 violations, including a priority-level finding that the establishment lacked an employee health policy requiring food employees to report illness. The facility also did not have written procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events and was missing sanitizer test strips in the warewashing area. A trainee was present during the inspection with findings verified by the primary inspector. Sanitizer test strips were obtained during the inspection to correct the violation on site. The establishment was provided guidance on certified food protection manager programs, norovirus cleanup procedures, dishwashing procedures, and employee health reporting requirements.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.

9Violations

Last inspected FDACS: April 10, 2023

Blessings Kitchen in Lutz: 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.

2023 — 1 inspection

Apr 10, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 9 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: RICHARD BRASHER

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. Certified Food Protection Manager Accredited Programs, Guidance for Written Procedures Responding to Vomiting and Diarrheal Events, Norovirus Cleanup Procedures, Dishwashing Procedures, Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.

Risk-Based Violations

4-602.11(E) Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment or utensils; or in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E)

Retail Area: Old food buildup on nozzles of soda machine. o

2-201.11(A) The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) PP

Establishment does not have an Employee Health Policy. Employee Health Guide reviewed and provided to the person in charge. 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

Establishment does not have written procedures for responding to a vomiting or diarrheal event. Information regarding written procedures provided to the person in charge. 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.

Establishment does not have a Certified Food Protection Manager. o Print Date: 4/10/2023 Page 1 of 3

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 Area: Open gap at middle juncture of front entrance doors does not provide a protective seal to prevent pest intrusion. 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

Walk In Cooler: Cardboard used to line shelving of drink storage. o

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

Warewashing Area: Establishment does not have sanitizer test strips. COS: Sanitizer test strips obtained during inspection. x

5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17

Women's Restroom: No covered receptacle. o

6-501.11 Premises not free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. 6-501.114

Back Room Area, Kitchen Area, and Mop Sink Area: Unused equipment throughout areas. o

Blessings Kitchen in Lutz: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blessings Kitchen in Lutz last inspected?: Blessings Kitchen in Lutz was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on April 10, 2023. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Blessings Kitchen in Lutz had?: Blessings Kitchen in Lutz has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Blessings Kitchen in Lutz find?: Blessings Kitchen in Lutz was most recently inspected by FDACS on April 10, 2023 (Met Inspection Requirements).
Has Blessings Kitchen in Lutz had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Blessings Kitchen in Lutz has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Blessings Kitchen in Lutz?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Blessings Kitchen in Lutz are: 2-201.11(A): The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) P; 4-602.11(E): Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment or utensils; or in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E); 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.