Racetrac # 0682 in North Port

18999 Tamiami Trl, North Port, FL 34287

Overview

Racetrac # 0682 in North Port, FL has 5 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 8 violations and 2 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement actions.

5FDACS Insp.
8Violations
2Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS: February 24, 2025

Racetrac # 0682 in North Port: FDACS Inspection History (5)

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
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SCOTT RAPRAGER

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· 1 violation· 1 stop-sale order· Focused Inspection

Inspector: JOHN WEAVER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Observed the Food establishment using the sandwich cooler to display TCS foods. The stop-use order tag had been removed. The original stop-use order was issued on 9/11/24 for the sandwich cooler. The sandwich cooler was originally placed under Stop-Use order due to not maintaining TCS - Time Temperature Controlled foods at 41 degrees F. or below. This check-back inspection conducted to verify compliance of food safety citations observed during previous inspection. Check-back for pending stop-use order issued on 9/11/24. Equipment has been repaired and the cooler is maintaining at temperature below 41 degrees F.

Good Retail Practice Violations

96 Stop Use Order was broken. 500.172(1), F.S.Repeat
RETAIL: Observed the Food establishment using the sandwich cooler to display TCS foods. The stop-use order tag was removed. The original stop-use order was issued on 9/11/24 for the sandwich cooler. The sandwich cooler was originally placed under Stop-Use order ON 9/11/24 due to not maintaining TCS - Time Temperature Controlled foods at 41 degrees F. or below. A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.

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Disposition: Product or equipment was released due to a broken Stop Sale or Stop Use Order.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements - Check Back Needed· 7 violations· 1 stop-sale order· Met Requirements

Inspector: JOHN WEAVER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

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. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. Stop Use Order issued. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or when required documents have been obtained to request food safety inspector visit for written release of equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action. Sandwich display cooler must maintain a internal temperature of 41 degrees F. Or Below of time temperature controlled food for food safety prior to release.

Risk-Based Violations

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) PPRepeat
RETAIL: cheese held at 44 degrees F. Internal Temperature (Cos) Cheese And Food Items Placed In The Walk In Cooler To Be Chilled.

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-501.11 Live animal allowed on the premises and exception conditions specified in the Food Code not met. 6-501.115 Pf
RETAIL: customer with a dog in the retail area.
2-402.11 Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11
KITCHEN: food worker not wearing a beard restraint.
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
RETAIL: sandwich and cheese display cooler not maintaining time temperature controlled foods at 41 degrees F. Or Below Internal Temperature.
4-402.12 Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable not sealed to the floor or elevated on legs that provide at least a 6-inch clearance between the floor and the equipment; or counter-mounted equipment that is not easily moveable not elevated on legs that provide at least a 4-inch clearance between the table and the equipment. 4-402.12
BACKROOM: wire metro shelving not 6 inches above the floor in the large walk in cooler.
4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
RETAIL: frost build up in the novelty ice cream freezer near the front door.
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: dust build up on the walk in cooler ceiling, debris on the walk in freezer floor.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used. Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when corrections have been made for request release of equipment, contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected]. Print Date: 9/11/2024 Page 1 of 2 When the department or its duly authorized agent finds, or has probable cause to believe, that any food or food-processing equipment is in violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter so as to be dangerous, unwholesome, fraudulent, or insanitary within the meaning of this chapter, an agent of the department may issue and enforce a stop-sale, stop-use, removal, or hold order, which order gives notice that such article or processing equipment is, or is suspected of being, in violation and has been detained or embargoed and which order warns all persons not to remove, use, or dispose of such article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise until permission for removal, use, or disposal is given by the department or the court. It is unlawful for any person to remove, use, or dispose of such detained or embargoed article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise without such permission in accordance with 500.172 (1) Florida Statutes. AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL ORDERS, NOTICES, AND REPORTS IN THIS SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT If you wish to contest the Department's action, you have the right to request an administrative hearing to be conducted in accordance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes and to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative. Your request for hearing must contain: 1. Your name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number (if any). 2. The name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number of your attorney or qualified representative (if any) upon whom service of pleadings and other papers shall be made. 3. A statement that you are requesting an administrative hearing and dispute the material facts alleged by the department, in which case you must identify the material facts that are in dispute (formal hearing), or that you request an administrative hearing and that you do not dispute the facts alleged by the department (informal hearing). 4. A statement of when (date) you received the Notice and the file number of this Notice. Your request for a hearing must be received at the address shown on this Notice within twenty-one (21) days of receipt of this Notice. If you fail to obtain a Release from this Notice or fail to request an administrative hearing within the twenty-one (21) day deadline you waive your right to a hearing and the Department may enter a Final Order imposing up to the maximum penalties as authorized by Florida Law. HEARING WAIVER AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS I, _____________________________________________________ the person in charge of RACETRAC # 0682 hereby waive a notice and a hearing as provided in Chapter 120, Florida Statutes and waive all rights as provided on the last page of this report. ____________________________________________ (Signature) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this document. (Signature of FDACS Representative) (Signature of Representative) JOHN WEAVER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II ENELIZ CEDENO, MANAGER Print Name and Title FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13 Print Date: 9/11/2024 Page 2 of 2

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— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SCOTT RAPRAGER

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: CHRISTOPHER AQUINO, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

Comments: Emergency Response Assessment – Hurricane Idalia.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Racetrac # 0682 in North Port: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (2)

Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.

FDACS stop-sale and stop-use orders for Racetrac # 0682 in North Port
DateOrder TypeProductBrand/LotReason
STOP USE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanabl…
STOP USE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanabl…

Racetrac # 0682 in North Port: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Racetrac # 0682 in North Port last inspected?
Racetrac # 0682 in North Port was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 24, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Racetrac # 0682 in North Port had?
Racetrac # 0682 in North Port has 5 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Racetrac # 0682 in North Port find?
Racetrac # 0682 in North Port was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 24, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Racetrac # 0682 in North Port had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
Yes, Racetrac # 0682 in North Port has 2 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were released after correction.
What are the most common violations at Racetrac # 0682 in North Port?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Racetrac # 0682 in North Port are: 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; 6-501.11: Live animal allowed on the premises and exception conditions specified in the Food Code not met. 6-501.115 Pf; 2-402.11: Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11.

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