7-eleven in Ocala

Last inspected:

9445 Sw 49th Ave, Ocala, FL 34476

Part of: 7-Eleven Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

7-Eleven Store #41796H in Ocala has two inspections on record since May 2024. An inspection on May 21, 2024 for operating without a valid food permit cited 12 violations, primarily focused on food handling and equipment sanitation in the store's food preparation area. Violations included a commercial can opener blade with accumulated dried residue, a pan of salsa verde in the cold case lacking a date mark (corrected on site), cooked burger patties held using time as a public health control without marked preparation and discard times (corrected on site), and absence of a temperature indicator for the mechanical dishwasher sanitizer. A follow-up focused inspection on June 24, 2024 for sample collection found no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
12Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

7-eleven in Ocala: FDACS Inspection History (2)

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.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SCOTT MINICH, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit· 12 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: SCOTT MINICH, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: CRYSTAL INGRAM

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to

Risk-Based Violations

4-602.12 Food-contact surface of cooking or baking equipment not cleaned at least every 24 hours, or cavity or door seals of microwave oven not cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. 4-602.12
Processing - The interior cavity surfaces of two ovens were observed to not be cleaned at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of hardened food residue.
4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf
Processing - Commercial can opener blade was observed to not be cleaned at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of dried residue.
3-501.17(B) Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24 hours, 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 the original container is opened onsite not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(B) PfPf
Food Service - A pan of salsa verde stored in the salsa bar cold case was observed to not contain a date marking. COS. Opening date identified by staff and pan marked accordingly during inspection. x
3-501.19(B)(2) Time without temperature control is used as the public health control for up to 4 hours. Time/temperature control for safety food not marked or identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. 3-501.19(B)(2) PfPf
Processing - A pan containing cooked burger patties which staff stated was being held using time as a public health control was observed to not have its preparation and/or intended discard time marked or recorded. COS. Preparation/intended discard time identified by staff and time sticker printed and affixed to pan during inspection. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

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
Processing - Multiple squeeze bottles containing condiments and a bulk storage container of flour were observed to not contain labeling to identify their contents. COS. Labels printed and affixed to all containers during inspection.
3-602.11(C) Bulk food available for consumer self-dispensing is not prominently labeled in plain view of the consumer with the manufacturer's or processor's label; or a card, sign or other method that includes the common name of the food or 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; or the information does not include nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(C)
Retail - Self-dispensed baked goods case was observed to not have ingredient and allergen information available within plain view of the consumer. COS. Ingredient and allergen information binder obtained by staff and placed in a conspicuous location during inspection. x
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
Food Service - An employee was observed cleaning the flat top grill without wearing an effective facial hair restraint. COS. Beard guard obtained and worn by staff during inspection.
4-903.11(A) Cleaned equipment or utensils, or laundered linens not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. Clean equipment or utensils not stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying, or not covered or inverted. 4-903.11(A) and (B)
Processing - Multiple clean pans were observed stored on the air drying rack not inverted.
4-302.13 Temperature measuring device not provided and readily accessible for frequently measuring washing and sanitizing temperatures in a manual warewashing operation, or irreversible registering temperature indicator not provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature in a hot water mechanical warewashing operation. 4-302.13 Pf
Processing - No irreversible temperature indicator available for onsite mechanical dishwasher that uses hot water to sanitize.
4-601.11(B) Food-contact surface of cooking equipment or pan is encrusted with grease deposits or other soil accumulation. 4-601.11(B)
Processing / Food Service - Multiple fried food storage pans, sections of the fry station holding cabinet, flat top grill and burner surfaces were observed to not be cleaned at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of encrusted grease deposits.
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 - Dumpster drain plug was observed to be missing.
99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2), F.A.C. The food establishment shall complete the permitting process within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 for further assistance.
The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. See comments. o

7-eleven in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions

When was 7-eleven in Ocala last inspected?
7-eleven Store #41796h in Ocala was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on June 24, 2024. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has 7-eleven in Ocala had?
7-eleven Store #41796h in Ocala has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of 7-eleven in Ocala find?
7-eleven Store #41796h in Ocala was most recently inspected by FDACS on June 24, 2024 (Focused Inspection).
Has 7-eleven in Ocala had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, 7-eleven Store #41796h in Ocala has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at 7-eleven in Ocala?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at 7-eleven Store #41796h in Ocala are: 4-602.12: Food-contact surface of cooking or baking equipment not cleaned at least every 24 hours, or cavity or door seals of microwave oven not cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. 4-602.12; 4-601.11(A): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) Pf; 3-501.17(B): Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24 hours, 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 the original container is opened onsite not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(B) Pf.

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