Save-a-lot of Greater Tampa in North Port

12600 Tamiami Trl S, North Port, FL 34287

Overview

Save-A-Lot of Greater Tampa is a grocery store in North Port that had one FDACS inspection on October 4, 2024, resulting in 6 violations. The inspection revealed three priority foundation issues: the person in charge did not correctly respond to questions about preventing food-borne illness transmission, the establishment lacked written procedures for employee health responses, and no probe thermometer was readily accessible in the processing area to verify food temperatures. The report indicates the facility was instructed on vomiting and diarrhea guidelines. The inspection disposition notes that corrected citations may be emailed to FDACS when initialed.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
6Violations

Last inspected FDACS: October 4, 2024

Save-a-lot of Greater Tampa in North Port: 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 Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· 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. Vomiting and diarrhea guidelines provided.

Risk-Based Violations

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
RETAIL: did not respond correctly to all employee health questions. Y 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 PfPfRepeat
RETAIL: written procedures not available.

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
PROCESSING AREA: probe thermometer not available.
6-202.15 Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15
BACKROOM: gap at the bottom of the rear exit door.
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
BACKROOM: AVB valve leaking at the mop sink.Outside: bilge pump not working in the truck delivery bay.
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: cobwebs on the ceiling.

Save-a-lot of Greater Tampa in North Port: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Save-a-lot of Greater Tampa in North Port last inspected?
Save-a-lot of Greater Tampa in North Port was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 4, 2024. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Save-a-lot of Greater Tampa in North Port had?
Save-a-lot of Greater Tampa in North Port has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Save-a-lot of Greater Tampa in North Port find?
Save-a-lot of Greater Tampa in North Port was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 4, 2024 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Save-a-lot of Greater Tampa in North Port had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Save-a-lot of Greater Tampa in North Port has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Save-a-lot of Greater Tampa in North Port?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Save-a-lot of Greater Tampa in North Port 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; 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 Pf; 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.

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