How many inspections has La Sabrosa in Middleburg had?

La Sabrosa in Middleburg has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of La Sabrosa in Middleburg find?

La Sabrosa in Middleburg was most recently inspected by FDACS on June 3, 2024 (Met Inspection Requirements).

Has La Sabrosa in Middleburg had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, La Sabrosa in Middleburg has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

La Sabrosa in Middleburg

Name: La Sabrosa in Middleburg Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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Last inspected: June 3, 2024

2590 County Road 220, Middleburg, FL 32068

Clay County · Grocery Store < 15,000 sq ft · FDACS
Owner: La Sabrosa Products LLC
FDACS Estab #: 401395

Overview

La Sabrosa, a grocery store in Middleburg, had 2 inspections on record between March 2023 and June 2024, documenting 25 total violations. A June 3, 2024 focused inspection found 14 violations, including high-priority issues with hot-held time and temperature control for food and employee hand washing. On June 3, buffet seasoned rice held at a buffet station reached only 130°F at 9:30 a.m., below the required 135°F minimum, and was reheated to 165°F during inspection. A food employee did not wash hands before donning gloves prior to food preparation, correcting the practice after inspector intervention. Additional violations included an uncleaned lunch meat and cheese slicer with encrusted food debris (corrected on site), missing written procedures for vomiting and diarrheal event cleanup, and other intermediate-level issues. A March 15, 2023 inspection documented 11 violations, including cleaning chemicals and lighter fluid stored directly over single-use paper plates in the retail area, no written cleanup procedures for illness events, missing sanitizer test strips for warewashing, and a handwashing sink blocked by stored cookware. Most violations were corrected on site during both inspections. No stop-sale or stop-use orders were issued.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.

25Violations

Last inspected FDACS: June 3, 2024

La Sabrosa in Middleburg: 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.

2024 — 2 inspections

Jun 3, 2024 — Met Inspection Requirements· 14 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: CORBETT HULETT, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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

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

Kitchen - Interior surface of the microwave not clean due to encrusted food debris.

4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf

Kitchen - Lunch meat and cheese slicer not clean due to encrusted food debris. (COS) Slicer washed, rinsed, and sanitized during inspection.

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

Buffet - Seasoned Rice produced at 0830 had an internal temperature of 130 degrees F at 0930. (COS) Rice reheated to 165 degrees F during inspection. x Print Date: 6/3/2024 Page 1 of 4 21 Pf Citation Description: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day of preparation not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(A) Pf Observation: Walk in cooler - No date mark listed on container of prepared onsite Tamales. (COS) Date mark affixed during inspection. 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

This food establishment does not have the required written procedures for the clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events that address the specific actions to be taken to minimize the spread of contamination. Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events Guidance document provided.

2-301.14 Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet room; after caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; or after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. 2-301.14 PP

Food Employee did not wash hands before donning a pair of gloves prior to engaging in food preparation or between tasks. (COS) After inspector intervention employee washed hands before donning gloves. 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 certificate.

Good Retail Practice Violations

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

Kitchen - Container of food product located under the sandwich station identified by the person in charge as mayo not labeled after being removed from its original packaging and placed in a squeeze bottle. (COS) Name added during inspection.

3-304.12(B) During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil stored in food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3-304.12(B)

Kitchen - Scoop stored in container of flour with the handle touching the food product. (COS) Scoop stored properly during inspection.

4-903.11(A) Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. 4-903.11(A)

Kitchen - Single use food contact containers not stored in a manner to prevent contamination. (COS) Containers inverted during inspection.

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

Kitchen - Reach in cooler's door falls off the hinges when opened.

5-501.11 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors when located outdoors; or indoor receptacles that contain food not kept covered when not in continuous use or after they are filled. 5-501.113

Outside - Lids left open on dumpster.

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

Kitchen - Reach in deli cooler has employee food item stored directly over food for customer consumption. (COS) Employee food moved to designated employee area.

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

Kitchen - Air intake vents covered in brown and black dust.

99 The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.

Food Establishment does not have a Food Permit displayed.

Apr 30, 2024 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: GARRISON SWEAT, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Focused Inspection - Training Visit.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2023 — 1 inspection

Mar 15, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 11 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: GARRISON SWEAT

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. The issues described in request 5094231 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection. Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. Guidance for the cleanup of vomit/diarrheal events handout provided

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) 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

Employee unable to correctly answer questions related to food borne illness. o

No written procedures provided for the clean up of vomit/diarrheal events o

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

Retail: Cleaning chemicals and lighter fluid displayed directly over single use paper plates. COS: Items moved to appropriate location. x

6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14

No handwash signage at all handwash sinks. Industry signage provided. o

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

Kitchen: Access to handwash sink blocked by pots and pan stored in handwash sink basin. COS: Access restored. x

6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf

Kitchen: No hand drying devices or towels provided at handwash sink near warewash sink. COS: Paper towels replenished. x Print Date: 3/15/2023 Page 1 of 4 19 P Citation Description: 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 Observation: Processing area: Chicken and beef empanadas have an internal temperature of 120 degrees F in hot case. Black beans have an internal temperature of 123 degrees F in hot buffet. COS: Items reheated to proper temperature; thermostat adjusted on hot holds. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

Kitchen: Squeeze bottle of vinegar not labeled with common name. Bulk container of corn flour not labeled with common name. o

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

Retail: Multiple beverage items stored directly on floor of walk in cooler. 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

Kitchen: No sanitizer test kit provided for warewashing activities. COS: Test strips acquired during inspection. x

6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14

Retail: Restroom door is not self closing. 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

Kitchen: Dust build up on air vent covers directly over preparation table. o

La Sabrosa in Middleburg: Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Sabrosa in Middleburg last inspected?: La Sabrosa in Middleburg was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on June 3, 2024. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has La Sabrosa in Middleburg had?: La Sabrosa in Middleburg has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of La Sabrosa in Middleburg find?: La Sabrosa in Middleburg was most recently inspected by FDACS on June 3, 2024 (Met Inspection Requirements).
Has La Sabrosa in Middleburg had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, La Sabrosa in Middleburg has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at La Sabrosa in Middleburg?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at La Sabrosa in Middleburg are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): 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; 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14; 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.