La Villa De Guadalupe in Pinellas Park

Last inspected:

9737 66th St N, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
Overview

La Villa De Guadalupe in Pinellas Park is a convenience store with a minimal inspection record. The facility underwent a focused inspection on December 9, 2022 that verified compliance with hot water provision at the restroom hand wash sink. A prior operating inspection on November 9, 2022 identified 10 violations while the facility was operating without a valid food permit, including the absence of an employee health policy, lack of a probe thermometer, no hot water at the restroom handwashing sink, and improperly labeled prepackaged items (Capri Sun juice pouches, fruit juice barrels, microwave popcorn, and Tamarind candy spoons removed from manufacturer's original containers and offered for individual sale without establishment labeling). The inspector noted that all improperly labeled items were removed from retail sale to be sold behind the counter. The establishment was given 30 days to provide hot water to the restroom handwashing sink.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
10Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

La Villa De Guadalupe in Pinellas Park: 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.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: LAWRENCE BURKE, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: NOTE; VERIFIED HOT WATER UNDER PRESSURE AT RESTROOM HAND WASH SINK. 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.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Check Back Needed· 10 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: Visit #: 9999-7182-2027-89

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

2-201.11(A) The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) PP
Establishment does not have an Employee Health Policy. Employee Health Guide provided to the person in charge. o
5-202.12(A) Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least 100°F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. 5-202.12(A) PfPf
Restroom: No hot water at handwashing sink. Establishment has 30 days to provide hot water to handwashing sink in restroom. 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
Restroom: No sign informing employees to wash hands at handwashing sink. o
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: Capri Sun juice pouches, fruit juice barrels, microwave popcorn, and Tamarind candy spoons removed from manufacturer's original properly labeled master container and offered for individual pre-packaged retail sale without being labeled for individual retail sale by the establishment. COS: All mentioned items removed from retail sale to be sold behind the counter. x Print Date: 11/9/2022 Page 1 of 4 24 Pf Citation Description: 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 Observation: Establishment does not have written procedures for responding to a vomiting or diarrheal event. Information regarding written procedures provided to the person in charge. o

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: No ambient air thermometer in dairy cooler. COS: Ambient air thermometer provided to dairy cooler. x
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
Retail: Establishment does not have a probe thermometer. No temperature violations observed during inspection. o
6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14
Restroom: Door not self-closing. o
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
Restroom: No covered receptacle in unisex restroom. o
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Retail Area: Missing ceiling tile and water stained ceiling tile near mop sink. o
99 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. An application for a food permit has been submitted. The Food Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate fee within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520 for further assistance. o

La Villa De Guadalupe in Pinellas Park: Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Villa De Guadalupe in Pinellas Park last inspected?
La Villa De Guadalupe in Pinellas Park was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 9, 2022. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has La Villa De Guadalupe in Pinellas Park had?
La Villa De Guadalupe in Pinellas Park has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of La Villa De Guadalupe in Pinellas Park find?
La Villa De Guadalupe in Pinellas Park was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 9, 2022 (Focused Inspection).
Has La Villa De Guadalupe in Pinellas Park had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, La Villa De Guadalupe in Pinellas Park has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at La Villa De Guadalupe in Pinellas Park?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at La Villa De Guadalupe in Pinellas Park are: 2-201.11(A): The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) P; 5-202.12(A): Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least 100°F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. 5-202.12(A) 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.

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