How many inspections has Kwik Stop in Ocala had?

Kwik Stop in Ocala has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Kwik Stop in Ocala find?

Kwik Stop in Ocala was most recently inspected by FDACS on June 26, 2024 (Focused Inspection).

Has Kwik Stop in Ocala had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Kwik Stop in Ocala has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Kwik Stop in Ocala

Name: Kwik Stop in Ocala Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: June 26, 2024

2066 W Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34475

Marion County · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice · FDACS
Owner: Kwik Stop # 0002 INC
FDACS Estab #: 341418

Part of: Kwik Stop Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Kwik Stop in Ocala had three FDACS inspections on record between September 2023 and June 2024. A re-inspection on September 26, 2023 documented 19 violations, predominantly high-priority findings. Cross-contamination violations were central to the inspection: raw chicken was stored directly above raw ground beef in a deli reach-in cooler, and raw sausage and bacon were stored directly above ready-to-eat packaged foods in a retail display cooler. A meat slicer in the deli had dried meat residue and had not been cleaned since the previous day. Chemical storage violations were also cited—a spray bottle of glass cleaner and dish detergent were stored directly above packaged beverages in the back room. Rodent droppings were observed in the unisex restroom. All violations noted as corrected on site (COS) during the inspection or marked for follow-up. A check-back inspection on October 12, 2023 verified that compliance issues had been resolved and the facility met inspection requirements. A focused inspection on June 26, 2024 conducted in response to a consumer complaint found no violations, with issues addressed during the inspection.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.

19Violations

Last inspected FDACS: June 26, 2024

Kwik Stop in Ocala: FDACS Inspection History (3)

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.

2024 — 1 inspection

Jun 26, 2024 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SCOTT MINICH, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: This focused inspection is being conducted in response to Request # 5115969. The issues described in the consumer complaint were addressed with the person in charge.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2023 — 2 inspections

Oct 12, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: SCOTT MINICH, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: This check-back inspection conducted to verify compliance of food safety citations observed during previous inspection. The compliance issues that required a Check-Back have been resolved and this food establishment has Met Inspection Requirements.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Sep 26, 2023 — Re-Inspection Required· 19 violations· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: SCOTT MINICH, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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.

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

Deli - A container of raw chicken was observed stored on reach-in cooler shelving directly above a container of raw ground beef. COS. Relocated during inspection. 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

Retail - Packages of raw sausage and bacon were observed stored on display cooler shelving directly above packaged ready-to-eat foods and beverages. COS. Relocated during inspection. x

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 - Frozen drink dispenser nozzle surfaces were observed to not be cleaned at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of dark residue. COS. Cleaned and sanitized during inspection.

4-602.11(C) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil used with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned throughout the day at least every 4 hours. Exception criteria for an alternative cleaning frequency not met. 4-602.11(C) PP

Deli - Meat slicer surfaces were observed to not be cleaned at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of dried meat residue; staff stated the meat slicer had not been used since yesterday. COS. Cleaned and sanitized during inspection. x

2-103.11(O) Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf

No verifiable manner available to ensure employees have been informed of their responsibility to report foodborne illness symptoms, diagnosis or exposure. o

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

Deli - A pan containing sausage gravy stored in a reach-in cooler was observed to not contain a date marking. COS. Preparation date identified by staff and marked accordingly 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

Deli - Open packages of ham and hot souse stored in a display cooler were observed to not contain date markings. COS. Opening dates identified by staff and marked accordingly during inspection. x

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 PfPf

No written procedures available for responding to a vomitus or diarrheal event.

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 - A spray bottle of glass cleaner and a container of dish detergent were observed stored directly above packaged beverages. COS. Relocated during inspection. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-204.11 Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D)

Back Room - Multiple freezers were observed to not have ambient air temperature thermometers available.

6-501.11 Premises not maintained free of roaches and rodents; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) P

Back Room - Rodent droppings were observed in the unisex restroom. See comments. o Print Date: 9/26/2023 Page 2 of 5 42 Citation Description: 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) Observation: Deli - Multiple clean utensils were observed stored in a container not inverted so that only their handles are touched.

4-101.19 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that requires frequent cleaning not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. 4-101.19

Retail - Multiple cardboard potato chip displays were observed to be soiled with oily residue.

4-302.14 Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf

Deli - No sanitizer solution test strips available at the time of inspection.

4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)

Deli - Fryer hood vent surfaces were observed to not be cleaned at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of dried grease residue.

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)

Deli - Oven interior cavity surfaces were observed to not be cleaned at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of encrusted carbon residue.

5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)

Deli - Handwashing sink and warewashing sink faucet assemblies were observed to be in disrepair and leak water when in use.

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

Back Room - Walk-in cooler fan covers were observed to not be cleaned at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of dust.

6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11

Back Room - Multiple floor and ceiling tiles were observed to be damaged.

6-202.11 Light bulb not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in an area where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Infrared or other heat lamp not protected against breakage by a shield surrounding and extending beyond the bulb so that only the face of the bulb is exposed. 6-202.11

Back Room - Walk-in cooler light bulbs were observed to not be adequately shielded.

Kwik Stop in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kwik Stop in Ocala last inspected?: Kwik Stop in Ocala was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on June 26, 2024. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Kwik Stop in Ocala had?: Kwik Stop in Ocala has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Kwik Stop in Ocala find?: Kwik Stop in Ocala was most recently inspected by FDACS on June 26, 2024 (Focused Inspection).
Has Kwik Stop in Ocala had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Kwik Stop in Ocala has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Kwik Stop in Ocala?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Kwik Stop in Ocala are: 2-103.11(O): Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) Pf; 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) P; 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) P.