Lily's Latino Grocery INC in New Port Richey

Last inspected:

6516 Main St, New Port Richey, FL 34653
Overview

Lily's Latino Grocery Inc in New Port Richey has been inspected 4 times since February 2023, with 17 total violations across the record. The facility recorded significant compliance issues during a February 2023 inspection that cited operating without a valid food permit and included 13 violations: raw chicken feet stored directly over raw beef in a retail glass case, chemical paint cans and cleaning products stored over food in the back room, missing employee health documentation for foodborne illness transmission, an unlabeled spray bottle of degreaser, and no probe thermometer available for temperature verification. All violations were corrected on site. A September 2023 focused inspection related to Hurricane Idalia recorded no violations. The most recent inspection on April 17, 2024 documented 4 violations, all corrected on site: raw chicken stored directly over raw beef in a reach-in cooler, raw beef stored over cheese in a deli cooler, and tomatillo salsa prepared 2 days prior that lacked a date mark. Raw animal food separation and ready-to-eat cross-contamination violations appeared in both the February 2023 and April 2024 inspections, indicating a recurring pattern in produce and cooler management.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

4FDACS Insp.
17Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Lily's Latino Grocery INC 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.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: JEANINE WHITE, 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 . LILY MARTINEZ, OWNER JEANINE WHITE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(2) Different types of raw animal foods not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding or display by using separate equipment, arranging food in equipment so that cross contamination is prevented, or preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas. 3-302.11(A)(2) PP
Kitchen: Raw chicken stored directly over raw beef in reach in cooler. COS: Chicken was relocated. x
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
Kitchen: Raw beef stored over cheese in deli cooler. COS: Beef was relocated to bottom shelf. x
3-501.17(A) 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) PfPf
Kitchen: Tomatillo salsa that was prepared 2 days prior not marked with a date mark. COS: Employee applied date mark to container. 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)
Retail: Bags of tortilla chips not properly labeled with address and ingredients. COS: Employee removed tortilla chips from retail. x Print Date: 4/17/2024 Page 1 of 3
— 3 inspections
— 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.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: FREDERICK HICKS, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Mop sink and hand wash sink installed with hot water. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Check-back Needed· 13 violations· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: FREDERICK HICKS, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. V & D instructions, Air-Gap instructions and CFPM info all sent via E-mail

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(2) Different types of raw animal foods not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding or display by using separate equipment, arranging food in equipment so that cross contamination is prevented, or preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas. 3-302.11(A)(2) PP
Retail glass case: Raw chicken feet stored over raw beef. COS: Chicken moved to safe location. x Print Date: 2/17/2023 Page 1 of 4 24 Pf Citation Description: 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 Observation: No written instructions. o
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
Person in charge could not name or show me the 6 foodborne illnesses that are spread through food. 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
Back Room area: Chemical paint can and cleaning products stored over coke. COS: Chemicals removed to safe location. o
7-102.11 Working container of poisonous or toxic materials taken from a bulk supply not clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. 7-102.11 PfPf
Back Room: Spray bottle with degreaser inside not labeled. COS: Bottle labeled. 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
Back Room: No hand wash sign in rest room. Sign sent to owner via e-mail. o
6-301.13 Sink used for food preparation or utensil washing, or a service sink or curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water or similar wastes provided with handwashing aids or devices required for a handwashing sink. 6-301.13
Back Room area: In the area of three compartment sink. No hand wash sink located. Establishment has 30 days to install had wash sink and email Inspector at. [email protected] 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.
No proof of a certified food protection manager. o

Good Retail Practice Violations

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
No probe thermometer available. o
4-301.13 Drainboards, utensil racks, or tables not large enough to accommodate all soiled and cleaned items that accumulate during hours of operation or not provided for necessary utensil holding before cleaning and after sanitizing. 4-301.13
Back Room: At three compartment sink, no drain boards located. 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 located. o
5-402.11 Direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. 5-402.11 Pf
Back Room: Under three compartment sink, observed direct connect plumbing. No air gap located. 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
Door to restroom not self closing. o
99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. Food Establishment shall remit payment of appropriate fee within 10 days. 500.12(1) (a)F.S., 5K-4.020(4)(b) F.A.C.
Food establishment was found to be operating without a permit. o

Lily's Latino Grocery INC in New Port Richey: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lily's Latino Grocery INC in New Port Richey last inspected?
Lily's Latino Grocery INC in New Port Richey was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on April 17, 2024. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Lily's Latino Grocery INC in New Port Richey had?
Lily's Latino Grocery INC 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 Lily's Latino Grocery INC in New Port Richey find?
Lily's Latino Grocery INC in New Port Richey was most recently inspected by FDACS on April 17, 2024 (Met Inspection Requirements).
Has Lily's Latino Grocery INC in New Port Richey had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Lily's Latino Grocery INC in New Port Richey has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Lily's Latino Grocery INC in New Port Richey?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Lily's Latino Grocery INC in New Port Richey 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; 6-301.13: Sink used for food preparation or utensil washing, or a service sink or curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water or similar wastes provided with handwashing aids or devices required for a handwashing sink. 6-301.13.

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