Value King Discount Beverages III in Palmetto

Last inspected:

1314 8th Ave W, Palmetto, FL 34221
Overview

Value King Discount Beverages III in Palmetto has been inspected twice on record. An August 2022 inspection cited 7 violations, including a priority finding that poisonous or toxic materials were not stored to prevent food contamination—an aerosol spray deodorizer was stored on top of drinks near the walk-in cooler door. The inspection also identified priority foundation violations for unclean soda nozzles with accumulated residues, lack of written procedures for vomit and diarrheal event cleanup, and absence of sanitizer test strips in the back area. A follow-up focused inspection on October 24, 2024 in response to Hurricane Milton found no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
7Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Value King Discount Beverages III in Palmetto: 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.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SASKIA UNDERWOOD

Comments: Visit conducted in response to Hurricane Milton follow-up.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 7 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: RICHARD MUNSON, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: The WRITTEN procedure for Vomit/Diarrheal Cleanup must include the following: • Required minimum components: – Segregation of affected area – Removal of ill person – Use of PPE (e.g., gloves, face covering) – Cleaning & disinfecting affected area – What to do with exposed FEULSS (Food,Utensils,Equipment,Linens,SingleServeItems) – Disposal of clean-up materials

Risk-Based Violations

4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf
Food service area- soda nozzles have accumulated residues. 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
Retail area- there is no written procedure to clean up vomit & diarrheal events. see comments. o
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 area- aerosol spray deodorizer stored on top of drinks by the walk-in cooler door. o Print Date: 8/26/2022 Page 1 of 3
2-401.11 Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11
Back area- open soda on product in back area, open bottle of tea in cooler on product. o

Good Retail Practice Violations

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
Back area- there are no sanitizer test strips available. o
4-501.14 Warewashing equipment; sinks, basins or other receptacles used for washing or rinsing raw food or laundering wiping cloths; or drainboards or equipment used to substitute for drainboards not cleaned before use, throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils and ensure the equipment performs its intended function, and at least every 24 hours when used. 4-501.14
Back area- 3- compartment sink is not clean. o
6-501.11 Premises not free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. 6-501.114
Back area- much clutter in the NW corner of the back area. o

Value King Discount Beverages III in Palmetto: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Value King Discount Beverages III in Palmetto last inspected?
Value King Discount Beverages III in Palmetto was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 24, 2024. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Value King Discount Beverages III in Palmetto had?
Value King Discount Beverages III in Palmetto has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Value King Discount Beverages III in Palmetto find?
Value King Discount Beverages III in Palmetto was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 24, 2024 (Focused Inspection).
Has Value King Discount Beverages III in Palmetto had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Value King Discount Beverages III in Palmetto has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Value King Discount Beverages III in Palmetto?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Value King Discount Beverages III in Palmetto are: 2-401.11: Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11; 4-601.11(A): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) 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.

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