Save a Lot in Riverview

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9624 Us Highway 301 S Ste, Riverview, FL 33578

Part of: Save-A-Lot Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Save A Lot #30022 in Riverview received an inspection on May 20, 2025 during the food permit application process and was cited for seven violations. Inspector findings included raw bacon stored above bologna and raw smoked pork and turkey products stored over ready-to-eat ham in the meat retail area, and cleaning chemicals stored on top of water bottles in the backroom hall and on a display table with foods in the produce department. All three violations involving cross-contamination and chemical storage were corrected on site. A seventh violation cited that employees were not informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report health conditions related to foodborne illness; the facility was provided an employee reporting agreement document to address this requirement. The facility's food permit application remained pending completion of the permit fee payment process at the time of inspection.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
7Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Save a Lot in Riverview: 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
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 7 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: PATRICIA DIAZ, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: FRED HUEGEL

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. 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. Guidance for written procedures for the clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events document, Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. 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. Electronic online payment by credit card or e-check is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. 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. Contact the Business Center

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(1) Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP
Meat retail area: Raw bacon stored over bologna. Raw smoked pork and turkey products stored over ready to eat ham. COS: Retail cooler rearranged to hold raw foods under ready to eat foods. x
2-103.11(O) Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf
Employees not informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health as it relates to foodborne illnesses. Employee reporting agreement document provided to person in charge.
7-201.11 Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PP
Backroom hall: Cleaning chemicals stored on top of water bottles. COS: Cleaning chemicals moved to proper storage. Produce department: cleaning chemicals held on display table with foods. COS: Cleaning chemicals moved to proper storage. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

5-501.11 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors when located outdoors; or indoor receptacles that contain food not kept covered when not in continuous use or after they are filled. 5-501.113Repeat
Outside area: Trash dumpster uncovered.
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
Meat processing room: Floor tiles warped and uneven in area where floors are flushed and equipment is cleaned with water hose.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Backroom: Door gasket on dairy walk-in cooler door in disrepair.
99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2), F.A.C. The food establishment shall complete the permitting process within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 for further assistance.
Establishment is operating before obtaining a food permit. o

Save a Lot in Riverview: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Save a Lot in Riverview last inspected?
Save a Lot #30022 in Riverview was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on May 20, 2025. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
How many inspections has Save a Lot in Riverview had?
Save a Lot #30022 in Riverview has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Save a Lot in Riverview find?
Save a Lot #30022 in Riverview was most recently inspected by FDACS on May 20, 2025 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
Has Save a Lot in Riverview had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Save a Lot #30022 in Riverview has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Save a Lot in Riverview?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Save a Lot #30022 in Riverview are: 2-103.11(O): Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) Pf; 3-302.11(A)(1): Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) P; 7-201.11: Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 P.

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