Kevin's Fresh Produce in Petersburg

Last inspected:

7925 38th Ave N Unit 5 St, Petersburg, FL 33710
Overview

Kevin's Fresh Produce, a grocery store in Petersburg, has had 3 inspections on record since September 2022. The facility was cited for 10 violations across two standard inspections, with a focused hurricane assessment in September 2023 yielding no violations. The most recent inspection on January 7, 2025 documented 5 violations, all corrected on site during the visit: an employee handwash sink in the warewashing area was blocked by cups and a container lid (removed during inspection), repackaged food items including dried fruits and baklava lacked required ingredient and manufacturer labeling (owner applied prepared labels during the inspection), and written procedures for responding to vomit or diarrheal events were not available. An earlier inspection on September 8, 2022 cited a high-priority violation for raw shell eggs stored above ready-to-eat food in a reach-in cooler, which the owner corrected immediately by relocating eggs to the bottom shelf. Additional violations from that inspection included missing thermometer equipment and absence of hand drying devices in the restroom. All violations documented across both inspections were corrected on site, indicating responsive facility management.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.
10Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Kevin's Fresh Produce in Petersburg: 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.

— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: ALORA BOEKE, 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

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
The written documentation for the cleanup and disinfection of vomit/diarrheal events not available.
5-205.11 Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf
Warewashing Area: Employee handwash sink had cups inside basin and blocked with container lid. COS. Cups and lid were removed.
3-201.11(C) Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101, 9 CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381. 3-201.11(C) PfPf
Retail Area: Various repackaged food items (dried fruits, baklava) on site not labeled with ingredients and manufacturer's information. COS. Owner had labels already made and began labeling items.
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.Repeat
Current food protection manager documentation not available.

Good Retail Practice Violations

99 The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.
Current 2025 permit not displayed.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: RACHANA TAUJALE, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Offsite Focused Visit to conduct assessment for Hurricane Idalia.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: LAWRENCE BURKE, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: 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. 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.

Risk-Based Violations

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 AREA: FLATS OF RAW SHELL EGGS STORED ABOVE READY-TO-EAT FOOD IN UPRIGHT REACH-IN COOLER. COS; OWNER PLACED EGGS ON BOTTOM SHELF 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: HAND DRYING DEVICE NOT PROVIDED IN RESTROOM. o
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.
CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER INFORMATION NOT PRESENT. o Print Date: 9/8/2022 Page 1 of 3

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)
RETAIL AREA: CONSPICUOUS AMBIENT THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED IN UPRIGHT RETAIL COOLER. o
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 METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER NOT PRESENT DURING VISIT. o

Kevin's Fresh Produce in Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kevin's Fresh Produce in Petersburg last inspected?
Kevin's Fresh Produce in Petersburg was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 7, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Kevin's Fresh Produce in Petersburg had?
Kevin's Fresh Produce in Petersburg has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Kevin's Fresh Produce in Petersburg find?
Kevin's Fresh Produce in Petersburg was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 7, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Kevin's Fresh Produce in Petersburg had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Kevin's Fresh Produce in Petersburg has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Kevin's Fresh Produce in Petersburg?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Kevin's Fresh Produce in Petersburg are: 5-205.11: Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 Pf; 3-201.11(C): Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101, 9 CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381. 3-201.11(C) 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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