How many inspections has Racetrac # in Lutz had?

Racetrac # 0622 in Lutz has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

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

Racetrac # 0622 in Lutz was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 1, 2025 (Focused Inspection).

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

No, Racetrac # 0622 in Lutz has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Racetrac # in Lutz

Name: Racetrac # 0622 in Lutz Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: December 1, 2025

23390 State Road 54, Lutz, FL 33549

Pasco County · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice · FDACS
Owner: Racetrac INC. (rtc)
FDACS Estab #: 354971

Part of: RaceTrac Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Racetrac #0622 in Lutz has 2 inspections on record spanning from April 2023 to August 2025, with 9 violations documented. Both violations cited during the August 2025 sanitation inspection were corrected on site: an internal temperature of 133°F for Cajun boiled peanuts in a hot holding unit was rapidly reheated to 165°F for 15 seconds, and a spray bottle of chemical degreaser stored directly over foods in the back frozen yogurt room was relocated to proper storage. A priority foundation violation for missing written vomiting and diarrheal event procedures was identified during the April 2023 inspection; guidance was provided at that time. The facility's most recent focused inspection on December 1, 2025 involved routine sample collection and resulted in no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.

14Violations

Last inspected FDACS: December 1, 2025

Racetrac # in Lutz: 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.

2025 — 2 inspections

Dec 1, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SARA FELDHAUS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Focused Inspection - Routine Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Aug 8, 2025 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 9 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SARA FELDHAUS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: TRACEY MANDARINO

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) PP

Retail Area: Internal temperature of Cajun boiled peanuts recently placed in customer self service hot holding unit has an internal temperature of 133 F. COS: Boiled peanuts rapidly reheated to measure 165 F for 15 seconds before placed in proper temperature control. x

7-201.11 Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PP

Back Frozen Yogurt Room: Spray bottle of chemical degreaser held on rack directly over foods. COS: Degreaser relocated to proper storage. x

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. 6-202.15Repeat

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

4-501.11 Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part of can opener not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a container is opened. 4-501.11

Retail Area: Boiled peanut hot holding unit not maintaining foods at 135 F or above. COS: Manager properly adjusted hot holding unit and temperature verified by inspector.

4-501.14 Warewashing equipment; sinks, basins or other receptacles used for washing or rinsing raw food or laundering wiping cloths; or drainboards or equipment used to substitute for drainboards not cleaned before use, throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils and ensure the equipment performs its intended function, and at least every 24 hours when used. 4-501.14

Warewashing Area and Back Frozen Yogurt Room: Limescale-like buildup on sprayer nozzles of 3-compartment sinks.

4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13

Retail Walk In Cooler: Mold-like buildup on beverage shelving.

5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)

Back Frozen Yogurt Room: Uncovered floor drain under 3-compartment sink.

6-501.18 Plumbing fixtures including but not limited to handwashing sinks, toilets and urinals not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. 6-501.18

Warewashing Area: Soiled floor drain under 3-compartment sink. Back Hallway Area: Soiled floor drain under soda syrup rack.

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

Back Walk In Cooler: Black mold-like buildup on pipe along wall.

2023 — 1 inspection

Apr 7, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: RICHARD BRASHER

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. Guidance for Written Procedures Responding to Vomiting and Diarrheal Events and Norovirus Cleanup Procedures provided.

Risk-Based Violations

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

Good Retail Practice Violations

Back Room Area: Open gap at middle juncture of back exit doors does not provide a protective seal to prevent pest intrusion. o

Food Preparation Area and Back Ice Cream Room Area: Limescale-like buildup on sprayer nozzle of 3-compartment sinks. o Print Date: 4/7/2023 Page 1 of 3 46 Citation Description: Food debris on equipment and utensils not scrapped over a waste disposal unit or garbage receptacle, or not removed in a warewashing machine with a prewash cycle; or utensils and equipment not preflushed, presoaked, or scrubbed with abrasives when necessary for effective cleaning. 4-603.12 Observation: Food Preparation Area: Old stickers left on outside of containers stored as clean. o

4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13

Retail Area: Old food buildup on external nonfood-contact surface of ice chute of soda machine. o

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

Food Preparation Area and Back Ice Cream Room Area: Black mold-like buildup on floor drains under 3-compartment sinks. Back Room Area: Old food spills on floor under soda syrup racks. o

Racetrac # in Lutz: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Racetrac # in Lutz last inspected?: Racetrac # 0622 in Lutz was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 1, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Racetrac # in Lutz had?: Racetrac # 0622 in Lutz has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Racetrac # in Lutz find?: Racetrac # 0622 in Lutz was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 1, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Racetrac # in Lutz had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Racetrac # 0622 in Lutz has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Racetrac # in Lutz?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Racetrac # 0622 in Lutz are: 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; 4-501.14: Warewashing equipment; sinks, basins or other receptacles used for washing or rinsing raw food or laundering wiping cloths; or drainboards or equipment used to substitute for drainboards not cleaned before use, throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils and ensure the equipment performs its intended function, and at least every 24 hours when used. 4-501.14.