How many inspections has La Paisita Market in New Port Richey had?

La Paisita Market in New Port Richey has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of La Paisita Market in New Port Richey find?

La Paisita Market in New Port Richey was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 1, 2023 (Focused Inspection).

Has La Paisita Market in New Port Richey had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, La Paisita Market in New Port Richey has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

La Paisita Market in New Port Richey

Name: La Paisita Market in New Port Richey Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: September 1, 2023

4966 Us Highway 19, New Port Richey, FL 34652

Pinellas County · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice · FDACS
Owner: Ruben Otalvaro
FDACS Estab #: 342021

Overview

La Paisita Market, a convenience store in New Port Richey, had 4 inspections on record between August 2022 and September 2023. A December 2022 inspection identified 22 violations, including multiple priority-level findings: raw bacon stored directly above ready-to-eat foods in the retail cooler, cut tomatoes held at 47–52°F without verified cooling to 41°F or below, and beans and yellow rice in a hot-holding unit measured at 100–110°F after more than two hours. Inspector notes documented that the person in charge voluntarily discarded the improperly cooled tomatoes and hot-held products; the raw bacon was moved to the bottom shelf during the inspection. The inspector also cited a pattern of non-compliance regarding the duties of the person in charge, specifically noting issues with food allergen awareness, employee hand washing, cold and hot holding temperatures, and cooling procedures. A January 2023 check-back inspection confirmed that compliance issues had been resolved; the establishment had installed a mop sink and provided hot water at the restroom hand wash sink. However, this inspection also found the facility operating with an expired food permit. A September 2023 focused inspection for Hurricane Idalia assessment found no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

4FDACS Insp.

23Violations

Last inspected FDACS: September 1, 2023

La Paisita Market in New Port Richey: FDACS Inspection History (4)

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 — 2 inspections

Sep 1, 2023 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SCOTT HOUSE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Offsite Focused Visit to conduct assessment for Hurricane Idalia.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Jan 10, 2023 — Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Focused Inspection· 1 violation· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: AMBER RUCKDESCHEL

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. This check-back inspection conducted to verify compliance of food safety citations observed during previous inspection. The compliance issues that required a Check-Back have been resolved and this food establishment has Met Inspection Requirements. The Establishment has installed mop sink, and provided hot water at hand wash sink at the restroom. This food establishment was found to be operating with an expired food permit. To renew a food permit, visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520.

Good Retail Practice Violations

99 Expired Permit- The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12(1) (a)F.S., 5K-4.020(4)(b) F.A.C.

Establishment operating with expired food permit. o

2022 — 2 inspections

Dec 9, 2022 — Met Inspection Requirements; Check Back Needed· 22 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: AMBER RUCKDESCHEL

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. Visit conducted per Request #5087524 and Request #5088771.

Risk-Based Violations

2-103.11(A)-(N) A pattern of non-compliance is demonstrated with regard to the duties of the person in charge. 2-103.11(A)-(N) and (P) PfPf

There is a pattern of non-compliance in regards to food allergen awareness, employee hand washing, cold and hot holding temperatures, and cooling foods. o

3-302.11(A)(1) Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP

Retail area: Raw bacon stored directly above ready to eat rice pudding, cheese, unwashed fruits, vegetables and cooked products in retail cooler. COS: Employee moved the Raw bacon to the bottom shelf. x

3-501.14(B) Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature not cooled within 4 hours to 41°F or less. 3-501.14(B) PP

Food prep area: Internal temperature of cut tomatoes prepared the day before inspection (12/8/22) measured 47-52 degrees F. Establishment could not verify product had been cooled to 41 F or below. COS: Person in charge voluntarily discarded the product. x

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

Food prep area: Internal temperature of beans and yellow rice in countertop hot holding unit measured 100-110 degrees F. It was determined that the food been there for more than two hours. COS: Person in charge voluntarily discarded the products. x

2-102.11(C) 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

Person in charge could not correctly answer all questions regarding main food borne illnesses. o

3-603.11(A) Animal food that is raw, undercooked, or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens is served or sold in a ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready-to-eat food without informing consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder using effective written means. 3-603.11(A) PfPf

Retail area: No Consumer Advisory posted or in the menu. The person in charge indicated they would undercook the eggs to order. They never use pasteurized egg to substitute. 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 could not provide written procedures for clean-up and disinfection of vomiting and 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

Meat department: Bottles of Mojo marinade stored next to and beneath chemicals on shelves near handwash sink. COS: Bottles of Mojo moved to a safe location. x

2-301.15 Food employee not cleaning hands in a handwash sink or approved automatic handwashing facility. Food employee cleaning hands in a sink used for food preparation or warewashing, or in a service sink. 2-301.15 PfPf

Meat department: Observed Food employee washing hands in three compartment sink. COS: Discussed with the management. Employee stopped and washed hands at the handwashing sink. 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

Meat department: No Soap and hand drying devices at handwashing sink. COS: Soap and paper towel provided. x Print Date: 12/9/2022 Page 1 of 5 8 Pf Citation Description: 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 Observation: Meat Department: Observed the hand wash sink blocked with brooms and not accessible. COS: Items blocking the sink were removed and stored properly. x

5-202.12(A) Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least 100°F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. 5-202.12(A) PfPf

Restroom area: Hot water not available at hand wash sink. Establishment has 30 days to correct issue. 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 cannot provide documentation of current Certified Food Protection Manager. The Certificate expired 04/20/21. o Print Date: 12/9/2022 Page 2 of 5

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-501.15(A) Cooling of time/temperature control for safety food not accomplished by effective methods based on the type of food being cooled. 3-501.15(A) Pf

Food prep area: Various products cooked and cooled on site cooled in large volume, deep containers. o

4-302.12 Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf

Establishment could not provide a suitable probe thermometer. COS: Thermometer obtained by the end of visit. x

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

Retail area: Various sauces in squeeze bottle (salsa and salsa verde) not labeled in retail cooler. COS: Person in charge labeled the product appropriately. x

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 area: Various kind of pasta harina packed on site not labeled with ingredients. COS: The products were labeled by end of visit. x

6-501.11 Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf

Meat Department: Observed flying insect. Food prep area: Observed several small flying insects. o

5-203.13 Service sink or curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain not provided or not conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. Toilet or urinal is used as a service sink for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. 5-203.13

No mop sink provided on premises. Establishment has 30 days to install mop sink. o

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

Backroom area: Unisex restroom door not self -closing. o

5-501.11 Drains in receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables do not have drain plugs in place. 5-501.114

Outside area: Dumpster drain plug missing. 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: Dumpster lid not closed during inspection. o

6-501.16 After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. 6-501.16

Back area: Observed wet mop left not hung to dry. o

Aug 1, 2022 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: PILARNIDA SPADACCINI, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

La Paisita Market in New Port Richey: Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Paisita Market in New Port Richey last inspected?: La Paisita Market in New Port Richey was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 1, 2023. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has La Paisita Market in New Port Richey had?: La Paisita Market in New Port Richey has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of La Paisita Market in New Port Richey find?: La Paisita Market in New Port Richey was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 1, 2023 (Focused Inspection).
Has La Paisita Market in New Port Richey had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, La Paisita Market in New Port Richey has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at La Paisita Market in New Port Richey?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at La Paisita Market in New Port Richey are: 2-103.11(A)-(N): A pattern of non-compliance is demonstrated with regard to the duties of the person in charge. 2-103.11(A)-(N) and (P) Pf; 2-102.11(C): 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; 2-301.15: Food employee not cleaning hands in a handwash sink or approved automatic handwashing facility. Food employee cleaning hands in a sink used for food preparation or warewashing, or in a service sink. 2-301.15 Pf.