How many inspections has Tindahang Pinoy in Pinellas Park had?

Tindahang Pinoy in Pinellas Park has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Tindahang Pinoy in Pinellas Park find?

Tindahang Pinoy in Pinellas Park was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 15, 2024 (Focused Inspection).

Has Tindahang Pinoy in Pinellas Park had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

Yes, Tindahang Pinoy in Pinellas Park has 1 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.

Tindahang Pinoy in Pinellas Park

Name: Tindahang Pinoy in Pinellas Park Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: August 15, 2024

9150 49th St N Ste E, Pinellas Park, FL 33782

Pinellas County · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice · FDACS
Owner: Lorelei Aguilar
FDACS Estab #: 370969

Overview

Tindahang Pinoy, a convenience store in Pinellas Park, had a stop-sale order issued August 15, 2024 for adulterated food under Florida Statutes 500.04 and 500.10 involving time and temperature control violations in cold-holding. The product was voluntarily destroyed by establishment management and witnessed by the inspector. A prior stop-sale order from February 23, 2022 was released. The facility's inspection history includes a March 16, 2023 focused inspection that documented nine violations, primarily involving hot-held food not maintained at 135°F or above (items measured between 98 and 120 degrees Fahrenheit, corrected on site by reheating), missing date marking on ready-to-eat proteins and sauces, absence of a sanitizer test kit, and a handwashing sink blocked by a container of fish — all violations corrected during the inspection. The manager could not correctly answer food-borne illness prevention questions; the employee health guide was subsequently provided. Focused inspections in September 2023 (Hurricane Idalia emergency response) and August 2024 (Hurricane Debby follow-up) each documented zero violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.

9Violations

1Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS: August 15, 2024

Tindahang Pinoy in Pinellas Park: 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.

2024 — 1 inspection

Aug 15, 2024 — Focused Inspection· 1 stop-sale order· Focused Inspection

Inspector: ALORA BOEKE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Visit performed to follow-up on Hurricane Debby Original Stop Sale Order from 2/23/2022 released.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

2023 — 2 inspections

Sep 1, 2023 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: GREG PENSABENE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Emergency Response Assessment Hurricane Idalia

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Mar 16, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 9 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: KEVIN WORSTER, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. Consultation visit with food establishment management. Request #5094032.

Risk-Based Violations

3-501.16(A)(1) Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) PP

Kitchen: various items hot held internally measured between 98 and 120 degrees F. COS: All items were placed out for a short time and were reheated to 135 degrees F or above. x

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf

Manger could not answer food borne illness related questions. The employee health guide was reviewed and sent via email. o

3-501.17(A) Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day of preparation not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(A) PfPf

Kitchen: Multiple items, cooked proteins and sauces, not date marked. COS: The items were able to be date marked for when the items were produced. x Print Date: 3/16/2023 Page 1 of 3 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 a written policy addressing the clean up of vomit and diarrhea. o

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

Kitchen: Hand sink blocked with container of fish. COS: The fish was removed from hand sink and sink was cleaned and sanitized. x

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

Kitchen: No sanitizer test kit. No sanitizer issued noted during inspection. COS: The test strips were obtained during inspections. x

6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12

Kitchen: Floors, walls, and ceiling fan have dust and old food residue on them . o

6-501.16 After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. 6-501.16

Mop not hung to dry. o

6-101.11 Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use are not smooth, durable, or easily cleanable for areas where food operations are conducted; or are absorbent for areas subject to moisture, or flushing or spray cleaning methods. Carpet for carpeted areas is not closely woven and easily cleanable. Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings not designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. 6-101.11 and 6-201.11

Kitchen: Pass through window in kitchen made of unsealed bare wood. o

99 The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.

2023 food permit not displayed, all fees are up to date. o

Tindahang Pinoy in Pinellas Park: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (1)

Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.

FDACS stop-sale and stop-use orders for Tindahang Pinoy in Pinellas Park
Date	Order Type	Product	Brand/Lot	Reason
Aug 15, 2024	STOP SALE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.

Tindahang Pinoy in Pinellas Park: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tindahang Pinoy in Pinellas Park last inspected?: Tindahang Pinoy in Pinellas Park was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 15, 2024. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Tindahang Pinoy in Pinellas Park had?: Tindahang Pinoy in Pinellas Park has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Tindahang Pinoy in Pinellas Park find?: Tindahang Pinoy in Pinellas Park was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 15, 2024 (Focused Inspection).
Has Tindahang Pinoy in Pinellas Park had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: Yes, Tindahang Pinoy in Pinellas Park has 1 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.
What are the most common violations at Tindahang Pinoy in Pinellas Park?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Tindahang Pinoy in Pinellas Park are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 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; 3-501.16(A)(1): Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) P.