Thomson Food Mart in Ruskin

Last inspected:

2704 E College Ave, Ruskin, FL 33570
Overview

Thomson Food Mart in Ruskin is a convenience store licensed by FDACS with one preoperational inspection on record dated July 15, 2024. The inspection identified 6 violations, all in the priority foundation category: employees were not informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report health conditions related to foodborne illness, the person in charge did not correctly respond to questions relating to foodborne illness prevention, and the establishment lacked written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. The inspector provided an employee health reporting agreement, an employee health guide, and guidance on required written procedures. The facility was required to submit payment in full to FDACS to complete its food permit application.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
6Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Thomson Food Mart in Ruskin: 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: PATRICIA DIAZ, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

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. During pre-operational inspection the walk-in cooler with no TCS foods present was found to have an ambient temperature of 44 F - 50 F in various sections of cooler. Owner will correct cooler to hold temperature controlled for food safety (TCS) foods at 41 F or less, or store TCS foods in a stand-alone cooler able to hold foods at 41 F or less.

Risk-Based Violations

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.
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
Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions relating to foodborne illness. Employee health guide provided. 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 to follow when responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Required components for written procedures reviewed with person in charge.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-903.12 Single-service or single-use articles stored in a locker room, toilet room, garbage room or mechanical room; or under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips, leaking water lines or sprinkler heads, lines on which water has condensed, open stairwells or other sources of contamination. 4-903.12
Retail area: Single use cups stored in restroom converted to storage room with toilet still present. COS: Single use cups removed from Toilet room. Converting toilet room to storage room requirements reviewed with owner.
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
Retail area: Restroom door is not self- closing.
5-501.11 Drains in receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables do not have drain plugs in place. 5-501.114
Outside area: Drain plug missing at trash dumpster.

Thomson Food Mart in Ruskin: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Thomson Food Mart in Ruskin last inspected?
Thomson Food Mart in Ruskin was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on July 15, 2024. Inspection type: Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Thomson Food Mart in Ruskin had?
Thomson Food Mart in Ruskin has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Thomson Food Mart in Ruskin find?
Thomson Food Mart in Ruskin was most recently inspected by FDACS on July 15, 2024 (Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements).
Has Thomson Food Mart in Ruskin had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Thomson Food Mart in Ruskin has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Thomson Food Mart in Ruskin?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Thomson Food Mart in Ruskin 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; 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; 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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