Lawsons Hardware in Plant City

Last inspected:

3217 Cork Rd, Plant City, FL 33565
Overview

Lawsons Hardware in Plant City was cited for operating without a valid food permit during inspections in April and August 2024. A focused inspection on August 27, 2024 documented the expired permit and required the establishment to renew within the standard timeframe; a follow-up focused inspection on September 23, 2024 found the permit status resolved. The April 2024 inspection identified four violations including the absence of written procedures for employees responding to vomiting or diarrhea events; corrective information was provided by the inspector.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

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Lawsons Hardware in Plant City: 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.

— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: LIZ OREJON ORE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Updated water source information attached.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Focused Inspection - Check-back Needed· 1 violation· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: LIZ OREJON ORE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: This food establishment was found to be operating with an expired food permit. To renew a food permit, visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520. Establishment has 60 calendar days to provide updated proof of water source (municipal/well) to inspector via email to [email protected]. Failure to comply will result in administrative action.

Good Retail Practice Violations

99 Expired Permit - The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12(1)(a), F.S., 5K-4.020(5), F.A.C.
This food establishment was found to be operating with an expired food permit. To obtain a food permit, contact the business center at 850-245-5520.
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit· 4 violations· Operating Without Permit

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

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
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees responding to an event that involves vomiting or diarrhea. Information was provided.
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 signage notifying employees to wash hands at hand washing sink.

Good Retail Practice Violations

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.
99 Expired Permit - The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12(a)(1), F.S., 5K-4.020(5), F.A.C.
This food establishment was found to be operating with an expired food permit. To obtain a food permit, contact the business center at 850-245-5520. o

Lawsons Hardware in Plant City: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lawsons Hardware in Plant City last inspected?
Lawsons Hardware in Plant City was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 23, 2024. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Lawsons Hardware in Plant City had?
Lawsons Hardware in Plant City has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Lawsons Hardware in Plant City find?
Lawsons Hardware in Plant City was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 23, 2024 (Focused Inspection).
Has Lawsons Hardware in Plant City had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Lawsons Hardware in Plant City has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Lawsons Hardware in Plant City?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Lawsons Hardware in Plant City are: 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; 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; 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.

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