Tom Thumb # in Molino

Last inspected:

7331 Highway 29 N, Molino, FL 32577
Overview

Tom Thumb #0062 in Molino operates as a convenience store with significant food service and packaged ice. An inspection on September 27, 2023 found 10 violations, all of which were corrected on site or through voluntary product removal by management. Priority violations included chicken livers held at 120°F instead of the required 135°F minimum (reheated and returned to service), burgers measured at 119–130°F (voluntarily discarded), Swiss cheese at 50°F instead of 41°F or below (voluntarily discarded), and first aid kits improperly stored on a shelf above ready-to-eat foods (relocated). Priority foundation violations included American cheese held beyond its date mark in the walk-in cooler (voluntarily discarded) and a missing backflow prevention device on outdoor spigots. All violations were resolved during the inspection visit through corrective action or product removal.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
10Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Tom Thumb # in Molino: 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
— Met Inspection Requirements· 10 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: ROBERT KENISTON, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx . SARAH JORDAN, FOOD SERVICE TEAM LEADER ROBERT KENISTON, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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
Deli-Food service Line: Chicken livers with an internal temperature of 120 degrees F had only been on the line for 20 min. COS. The chicken livers were removed from the line for reheating to 165 degrees F to be placed back in hot holding. Deli-Retail self serve hot case: Burgers with an internal temperature range of 119- 130 degrees F. COS. The burgers were voluntarily discarded by management. x
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
Deli- Sandwich line: Swiss cheese with an internal temperature of 50 degrees F. COS. Swiss cheese was voluntarily discarded. x
3-501.17(B) Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24 hours, 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 the original container is opened onsite not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(B) PfPf
Deli- Walk in cooler: American cheese held in cooler beyond its date mark. COS. American cheese was voluntarily discarded. x
7-208.11(B) First aid supplies for employees' use not stored in a kit or container that is located to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service and single-use articles. 7-208.11(B) PP
Deli- Dry storage shelves: First aid kits stored on shelf above ready to eat foods. COS. First aid kits were moved and stored properly. x Print Date: 9/27/2023 Page 1 of 3
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- back of house area: Employee beverages stored on prep table and on shelving unit above ready to eat foods. COS. Employee beverages were voluntarily discarded.

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an adequate descriptive identity statement; if made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight; an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; or nutritional labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) and (6)
Retail floor: Chilled packaged chicken tenders without proper ingredient labeling. COS. Product was removed from retail sale. x
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)
Out side storage shed: Single service items stored directly on the floor.
5-203.14 Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air gap or installation of an approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf
Outside of building: No back flow prevention device on the spigots on the outside of building.
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
Female employee restroom: No covered receptacle in the restroom used by female employees.
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
Deli- walk in cooler: Fan blade covers on the air handling unit and the ceiling have a build up of dust and debris on them.

Tom Thumb # in Molino: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tom Thumb # in Molino last inspected?
Tom Thumb # 0062 in Molino was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 27, 2023. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Tom Thumb # in Molino had?
Tom Thumb # 0062 in Molino has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Tom Thumb # in Molino find?
Tom Thumb # 0062 in Molino was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 27, 2023 (Met Inspection Requirements).
Has Tom Thumb # in Molino had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Tom Thumb # 0062 in Molino has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Tom Thumb # in Molino?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Tom Thumb # 0062 in Molino 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; 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) P; 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) P.

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