Polk City Truck Stop in Polk City

Last inspected:

1821 State Road 559, Polk City, FL 33868
Overview

Polk City Truck Stop, a convenience store in Polk City, had 2 FDACS inspections on record between November 2022 and October 2024. A stop-sale/stop-use order issued October 24, 2022 remained in effect during the November 2022 check-back inspection. That inspection documented 7 violations, including equipment not properly cleaned (a food slicer and can opener with dried food residue buildup), lack of consumer advisory for steak cooked to order at an attached taco food service area, the person in charge unable to answer questions about foodborne illness prevention, and absence of written procedures for cleanup of vomit and diarrhea. All violations were corrected on site. A focused inspection on October 25, 2024 following Hurricane Milton found no violations and verified compliance. The establishment has met inspection requirements as of the most recent inspection.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
7Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Polk City Truck Stop in Polk City: 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.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: WENDY LONGO, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Visit performed to follow up on Hurricane Milton.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 7 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: NIKKI VAUGHN, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: The original Stop-Use Order/Stop-Sale Order from 10/24/2022 remains in effect. This check-back inspection conducted to verify compliance of food safety citations observed during previous inspection. The compliance issues that required a Check-Back have been resolved and this food establishment has Met Inspection Requirements.

Risk-Based Violations

4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf
BACK AREA- SLICER ON STORAGE SHELF NEAR WARE WASHING SINK AND PIERCING PART OF CAN OPENER ON PREP TABLE HAVE A BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD RESIDUE. COS- SLICER AND CAN OPENER WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. x
2-102.11(C) 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
PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO ANSWER QUESTIONS IN REGARDS TO FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PROVIDED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND REPORTING AGREEMENT HANDOUTS. o
3-603.11(A) Animal food that is raw, undercooked, or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens is served or sold in a ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready-to-eat food without informing consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder using effective written means. 3-603.11(A) PfPf
TACO BUS FOOD SERVICE AREA- CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT PROVIDED FOR STEAK THAT IS COOKED TO ORDER. PROVIDED ESTABLISHMENT WITH CONSUMER ADVISORY HANDOUT. 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
FOOD ESTABLISHMENT DOES NOT HAVE WRITTEN PROCEDURES FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. PROVIDED ESTABLISHMENT WITH GUIDANCE. o Print Date: 11/9/2022 Page 1 of 3

Good Retail Practice Violations

2-402.11 Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11
FOOD SERVICE AREA- OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD. o
4-204.11 Sinks and drainboards of warewashing sinks and machines not self-draining. 4-204.119
BACK AREA- WARE WASHING SINK NEAR STORAGE SHELVES HAD STANDING WATER. o
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
BACK AREA- CEILING TILES MISSING OR DAMAGED THROUGHOUT BACK ROOMS. o

Polk City Truck Stop in Polk City: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Polk City Truck Stop in Polk City last inspected?
Polk City Truck Stop in Polk City was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 25, 2024. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Polk City Truck Stop in Polk City had?
Polk City Truck Stop in Polk City has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Polk City Truck Stop in Polk City find?
Polk City Truck Stop in Polk City was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 25, 2024 (Focused Inspection).
Has Polk City Truck Stop in Polk City had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Polk City Truck Stop in Polk City has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Polk City Truck Stop in Polk City?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Polk City Truck Stop in Polk City are: 2-102.11(C): 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; 4-601.11(A): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) Pf; 3-603.11(A): Animal food that is raw, undercooked, or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens is served or sold in a ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready-to-eat food without informing consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder using effective written means. 3-603.11(A) Pf.

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