Sorrento Sweets in Petersburg
Last inspected:
667 Central Ave St, Petersburg, FL 33701Sorrento Sweets in Petersburg was operating without a valid food permit when inspected on April 18, 2023. The inspection found nine violations, including priority-level issues with chemical sanitizer concentration in the warewashing sink (chlorine solution tested below 50 ppm minimum) and an open gallon of skim milk without date marking in a reach-in cooler. The establishment also lacked a readily accessible probe thermometer. The inspector noted that a food permit application had been submitted and required payment within 10 days. The sanitize basin was emptied and the milk was voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Sorrento Sweets in Petersburg: 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
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit· 9 violations· Operating Without Permit
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
4-501.11
Chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation does
not meet the criteria specified for sanitizers, is not used in accordance with the EPA-registered manufacturer's
label use instructions, or chlorine solution does not have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and
pH of the solution as listed: concentration 25-49 MG/L, pH 10 or less and minimum water temperature 120°F;
concentration 50-99 MG/L, pH 10 or less and minimum water temperature 100°F or pH 8 or less and minimum
water temperature 75°F; concentration 100 MG/L, pH 10 or less and minimum water temperature 55°F.
4-501.114(A) PP
Processing - The sanitize basin of the warewashing sink was observed to be filled with chlorine
sanitizer solution which registered less than 50 ppm when tested. COS. Sanitize basin emptied during inspection.
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3-501.18
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that requires date marking not
discarded when it exceeds the 7-day limit, except time that the product is frozen, or does not bear a date mark
and the correct date mark cannot be determined. 3-501.18 PP
Barista - An open gallon of skim milk stored in a reach-in cooler was observed to not contain a
date marking; Staff could not identify the opening date. COS. Voluntarily discarded during inspection.
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Print Date: 4/18/2023
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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
No probe thermometer available at the time of inspection.
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6-202.15
Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing
holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing,
tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of
insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying
insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15
Back Room - Rear exit door was observed to contain a gap along its threshold which is large
enough to allow for the potential entry of pests into the establishment.
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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
Processing - Tubs of icing were observed stored directly on the floor.
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6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Back Room - A ceiling tile near the restroom was observed to be missing.
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6-501.14
Intake or exhaust air ducts not cleaned or filters not changed and they are a source of
contamination by dust, dirt, or other materials; or ventilation system vented to the outside creates a public health
hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge. 6-501.14
Back Room - Unisex restroom air vent was observed to not be cleaned at a frequency to prevent
the accumulation of dust.
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6-403.11
Area designated for employees to eat, drink, or use tobacco, or lockers or other suitable
facilities not located so that food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service and single-use articles are
protected from contamination. 6-403.11
Processing - An employee personal food item was observed stored on prep cooler shelving
directly above foods intended for preparation/sale.
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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.
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Sorrento Sweets in Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sorrento Sweets in Petersburg last inspected?
- Sorrento Sweets in Petersburg was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on April 18, 2023. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit.
- How many inspections has Sorrento Sweets in Petersburg had?
- Sorrento Sweets in Petersburg has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Sorrento Sweets in Petersburg find?
- Sorrento Sweets in Petersburg was most recently inspected by FDACS on April 18, 2023 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit).
- Has Sorrento Sweets in Petersburg had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Sorrento Sweets in Petersburg has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Sorrento Sweets in Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Sorrento Sweets in Petersburg are: 4-501.11: Chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation does not meet the criteria specified for sanitizers, is not used in accordance with the EPA-registered manufacturer's label use instructions, or chlorine solution does not have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed: concentration 25-49 MG/L, pH 10 or less and minimum water temperature 120°F; concentration 50-99 MG/L, pH 10 or less and minimum water temperature 100°F or pH 8 or less and minimum water temperature 75°F; concentration 100 MG/L, pH 10 or less and minimum water temperature 55°F. 4-501.114(A) P; 3-501.18: Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that requires date marking not discarded when it exceeds the 7-day limit, except time that the product is frozen, or does not bear a date mark and the correct date mark cannot be determined. 3-501.18 P; 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.
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