I Am Yo Soy Cafe in Plant City

Last inspected:

1003 S Alexander St Ste 8, Plant City, FL 33563
Overview

I Am Yo Soy Cafe, a convenience store with limited food service in Plant City, completed a preoperational inspection on September 22, 2026. The inspection identified six violations: no probe thermometer available for food temperature measurement, restroom door lacking a self-closing mechanism, person in charge unable to correctly answer questions about foodborne illness prevention and employee illness reporting, absence of written procedures for responding to vomitus or diarrhea events, handwashing sink lacking hot water at 85°F or above (corrected on-site), and no certified food protection manager on staff. The establishment met preoperational inspection requirements pending correction and electronic submission of the completed report to [email protected].

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

1FDACS Insp.
6Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

I Am Yo Soy Cafe in Plant City: 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
— Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: LIZ OREJON ORE, 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. Request#5167060. 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. Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must meet all permitting requirements as specified in Rule 5K-4.020(2)(a)-(e), F.A.C. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted and must be accompanied by an invoice. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Failure to meet all permitting requirements 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 suspend food activities. Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout, Norovirus Clean Up And Disinfection handout, Employee Health and Foodborne Illnesses handout, and Dishwashing procedures Documentation handout were provided.

Risk-Based Violations

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
Establishment: Person in charge did not respond correctly to questions that relate to preventing transmission of food borne illness. 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
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees responding to an event that involves vomiting or diarrhea. Information was provided.
5-202.12(A) Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least 85°F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. 5-202.12(A) PfPf
Restroom: No hot water available in the hand washing sink. COS: Hot water was provided.
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.
No Certified Food Protection Manager.

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
Establishment: No probe thermometer available. No temperature violation observed during inspection.
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: No self-closing door.

I Am Yo Soy Cafe in Plant City: Frequently Asked Questions

When was I Am Yo Soy Cafe in Plant City last inspected?
I Am Yo Soy Cafe in Plant City was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 22, 2026. Inspection type: Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has I Am Yo Soy Cafe in Plant City had?
I Am Yo Soy Cafe in Plant City has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of I Am Yo Soy Cafe in Plant City find?
I Am Yo Soy Cafe in Plant City was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 22, 2026 (Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements).
Has I Am Yo Soy Cafe in Plant City had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, I Am Yo Soy Cafe in Plant City has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at I Am Yo Soy Cafe in Plant City?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at I Am Yo Soy Cafe in Plant City 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; 5-202.12(A): Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least 85°F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. 5-202.12(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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