The Vantage Wellness & Lounge in Palm Harbor

Last inspected:

3301 Tampa Rd, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
Overview

The Vantage Wellness & Lounge, a specialty food shop in Palm Harbor, received one inspection on record on July 20, 2023 during the food permit application process. The inspection identified six violations, all intermediate priority (foundational management issues). The violations included: establishment unable to provide verifiable documentation of employee foodborne illness reporting, written cleanup procedures for vomit and diarrheal events not present, small diameter probe thermometer not available, and test strips for measuring sanitizing solution concentration not present. The inspection notes indicate citations could be corrected and that the facility was directed to complete payment of its food permit application to FDACS.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
6Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

The Vantage Wellness & Lounge in Palm Harbor: 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 Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: AMBER RUCKDESCHEL

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. Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. 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. Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. 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. Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

Risk-Based Violations

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
Establishment unable to provide verifiable documentation on reporting foodborne illnesses. 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 PfPf
Written cleanup procedures for vomit/diarrheal events not present. o
6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14
Front Bar: Employee hand wash sign not present.
95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
Documentation for current certified food protection manager not available. o

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
Small diameter probe thermometer not available. o Print Date: 7/20/2023 Page 1 of 3 46 Pf Citation Description: Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf Observation: Test strips not present. o
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Employee Bathroom: Sink has leaking pipes. Mop Sink behind Bar: Sink has leaking pipes. o

The Vantage Wellness & Lounge in Palm Harbor: Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Vantage Wellness & Lounge in Palm Harbor last inspected?
The Vantage Wellness & Lounge in Palm Harbor was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on July 20, 2023. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has The Vantage Wellness & Lounge in Palm Harbor had?
The Vantage Wellness & Lounge in Palm Harbor has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of The Vantage Wellness & Lounge in Palm Harbor find?
The Vantage Wellness & Lounge in Palm Harbor was most recently inspected by FDACS on July 20, 2023 (Met Inspection Requirements).
Has The Vantage Wellness & Lounge in Palm Harbor had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, The Vantage Wellness & Lounge in Palm Harbor has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at The Vantage Wellness & Lounge in Palm Harbor?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at The Vantage Wellness & Lounge in Palm Harbor 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; 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14; 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.

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