How many inspections has Best Value Food and Bev Store in Mulberry had?

Best Value Food and Bev Store in Mulberry has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Best Value Food and Bev Store in Mulberry find?

Best Value Food and Bev Store in Mulberry was most recently inspected by FDACS on June 8, 2022 (Met Inspection Requirements).

Has Best Value Food and Bev Store in Mulberry had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Best Value Food and Bev Store in Mulberry has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Best Value Food and Bev Store in Mulberry

Name: Best Value Food and Bev Store in Mulberry Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: June 8, 2022

607 E Canal St, Mulberry, FL 33860

Polk County · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice · FDACS
FDACS Estab #: 18939

Overview

Best Value Food and Bev Store in Mulberry is a convenience store and packaged ice facility inspected once on record between June 2022 and present. The facility received 11 violations during a single inspection on June 8, 2022, with a disposition of "Met Inspection Requirements." All violations were priority foundation (Pf) level issues involving equipment cleanliness, handwashing sink accessibility and soap provision, and packaged food labeling. Inspector notes documented a buildup of dried residue and food particles on utensils and utensil holders for boiled peanuts and pickled food items; the warewash area handwash sink was unprovided with hand soap; a backroom office handwash sink was blocked by equipment; and crackers on the retail display shelf were labeled not for individual sale. All violations were corrected on site by management during the inspection. Most recent acceptable microbiological lab ice test results were available from May 2, 2022.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.

11Violations

Last inspected FDACS: June 8, 2022

Best Value Food and Bev Store in Mulberry: 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.

2022 — 1 inspection

Jun 8, 2022 — Met Inspection Requirements· 11 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: ASHLEY MONTANEZ

Comments: Most recent acceptable Microbiological lab ice test results available from 05/02/2022.

Risk-Based Violations

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

Food service area- utensils and utensil holder for boiled peanuts and pickled food items has a buildup of dried residue and food particles. Cos- utensils and utensil holder were cleaned and sanitized by management. x Print Date: 6/8/2022 Page 1 of 3

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

warewash area- no hand soap is provided at the handwash sink near the warewash sink. Cos- hand soap was provided at the handwash sink by management. x

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

Backroom office area- handwash sink near storage racks is blocked by establishment's equipment. Cos- establishment's equipment was moved allowing access to the handwash sink by management. x

3-201.11(C) Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101, 9 CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381. 3-201.11(C) PfPf

Retail area- box with sleeves of crackers on the retail display shelf are labeled not for individual sale. Cos- box with sleeves of crackers were removed and placed behind the counter by management. x

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)

Outside retail area- in house bagged ice in the reach in display ice freezer are not labeled with establishment's name and address on the bags of ice. Cos- in house bagged ice were labeled by management. x

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

warewash area- warewash sink near the handwash sink has a buildup of dried residue and particles. o

5-501.16(B)-(C) Waste receptacle not provided in each area where refuse is generated or commonly discarded, or where recyclables or returnables are placed, or at each lavatory or group of adjacent lavatories where disposable towels are used at handwashing lavatories. 5-501.16(B)-(C)

Backroom office/ warewash area- no waste receptacle provided for trash buildup at the handwash sinks. o

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 area- lid on the dumpster is open. 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

Backroom area- floors in the walk in cooler has a buildup of paper/plastic trash and dried sticky residue. o

6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11

Backroom/ warewash area- ceiling tiles has brown stains and has holes. 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

Backroom/ service area- establishment has an excess of unnecessary/ unused equipment in storage area and cabinets. o

Best Value Food and Bev Store in Mulberry: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Best Value Food and Bev Store in Mulberry last inspected?: Best Value Food and Bev Store in Mulberry was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on June 8, 2022. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Best Value Food and Bev Store in Mulberry had?: Best Value Food and Bev Store in Mulberry has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Best Value Food and Bev Store in Mulberry find?: Best Value Food and Bev Store in Mulberry was most recently inspected by FDACS on June 8, 2022 (Met Inspection Requirements).
Has Best Value Food and Bev Store in Mulberry had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Best Value Food and Bev Store in Mulberry has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Best Value Food and Bev Store in Mulberry?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Best Value Food and Bev Store in Mulberry are: 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 Pf; 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; 3-201.11(C): Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101, 9 CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381. 3-201.11(C) Pf.