When was Gator's Shell in Ocala last inspected?

Gator's Shell in Ocala was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 27, 2023. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit.

How many inspections has Gator's Shell in Ocala had?

Gator's Shell in Ocala has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Gator's Shell in Ocala find?

Gator's Shell in Ocala was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 27, 2023 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit).

Has Gator's Shell in Ocala had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Gator's Shell in Ocala has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Gator's Shell in Ocala

Name: Gator's Shell in Ocala Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: January 27, 2023

4410 W Highway 326, Ocala, FL 34482

Marion County · Convenience Store Limited FS · FDACS
Owner: Sarvi INC

Part of: Shell Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Gator's Shell in Ocala was operating without a valid food permit when inspected on January 27, 2023. The inspection found 6 violations, including improper date marking on ready-to-eat sausages in the walk-in cooler (corrected on site to comply with the 7-day maximum) and missing hand-drying supplies at the warewash handwashing sink (corrected on site with disposable towels obtained during inspection). The facility was directed to submit payment for a food permit application within 10 days. Both violations were corrected during the inspection.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.

6Violations

Last inspected FDACS: January 27, 2023

Gator's Shell in Ocala: 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.

2023 — 1 inspection

Jan 27, 2023 — Operating Without a Valid Food Permit· 6 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: SCOTT MINICH, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. The Food Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate fee within 10 days. Electronic online payment by credit card or e-check is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Contact the Business Center by email at [email protected] or by calling 850-245-5520 for further assistance. The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit. All requests for a new food permit submitted January 1 through June 30, shall be assessed a permit fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and Rule 5K-4. All requests for a new food permit submitted July 1 through December 31, shall be assessed permit fees of fifty percent (50%) of the applicable fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and Rule 5K-4.

Risk-Based Violations

4-602.11(E) Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment or utensils; or in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E)

Food Service - Soda fountain ice chute interior cavity surfaces were observed to not be cleaned at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of dark and pink residues. COS. Cleaned and sanitized during inspection. x

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

Back Room - An open container of sausages stored in the walk-in cooler was observed to contain a date marking indicating a discard date 10 days after the product opening date. COS. Date marking corrected to not exceed the maximum allowed 7 day limit during inspection. x Print Date: 1/27/2023 Page 1 of 3 22 P Citation Description: Time without temperature control is used as the public health control. Time/temperature control for safety food not discarded when marked to exceed a 4-hour or 6-hour time limit, whichever is applicable, or food is in unmarked containers or packages and the correct time marking cannot be determined. 3-501.19(B)(4) and (C)(5) P Observation: Food Service - Packaged burritos being held using time as a public health control were observed displayed for sale past their indicated discard times. COS. Voluntarily discarded during inspection. 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

Back Room - No available means to dry hands at the warewash area handwashing sink. COS. Disposable towels obtained during inspection. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-305.11 Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11

Back Room - Cases of canned boiled peanuts were observed stored directly on the floor. o

4-903.11(A) Single-service or single-use articles 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. 4-903.11(A)

Back Room - Cases of single-use cups were observed stored directly on the floor. 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.

The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. See comments. o

Gator's Shell in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gator's Shell in Ocala last inspected?: Gator's Shell in Ocala was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 27, 2023. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit.
How many inspections has Gator's Shell in Ocala had?: Gator's Shell in Ocala has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Gator's Shell in Ocala find?: Gator's Shell in Ocala was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 27, 2023 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit).
Has Gator's Shell in Ocala had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Gator's Shell in Ocala has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Gator's Shell in Ocala?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Gator's Shell in Ocala are: 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 Pf; 4-602.11(E): Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment or utensils; or in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E); 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.