S a Food Max INC in Seminole

Last inspected:

8532 Seminole Blvd, Seminole, FL 33772
Overview

S A Food Max Inc, a convenience store in Seminole, operated without a valid food permit during its February 2023 inspection, when FDACS inspectors documented 13 violations including critical food safety failures. Raw shell eggs and raw bacon were stored on a shelf above drinks in a reach-in cooler, creating cross-contamination risk; these items were relocated to the bottom shelf during the inspection. The walk-in cooler maintained dangerously warm temperatures, with half-and-half measured at 55°F and boiled peanuts at 49°F (both well above the required 41°F maximum for cold-held foods); all temperature-abused foods were voluntarily discarded. The person in charge could not correctly answer questions about preventing foodborne illness transmission and employee health policy procedures, and the facility lacked written procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events and did not have a probe thermometer available on site. A focused emergency response inspection conducted during Hurricane Idalia on September 1, 2023 found no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
13Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

S a Food Max INC in Seminole: 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.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: DIANA CARDWELL

Comments: Emergency Response Assessment - Hurricane Idalia

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit· 13 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: STEFANIA

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
Retail area: Raw shell eggs and raw bacon stored on shelf over drinks in reach-in cooler located near entrance. COS: Raw foods relocated to bottom shelf to prevent from possible cross contamination. x Print Date: 2/1/2023 Page 1 of 4 14 Citation Description: Food-contact surface of cooking or baking equipment not cleaned at least every 24 hours, or cavity or door seals of microwave oven not cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. 4-602.12 Observation: Retail area: Old food build-up inside microwave cavity. COS: Microwave was cleaned during inspection. x
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 related to foodborne illnesses. Employee health policy was reviewed with person in charge. o
3-501.16(A)(2) Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) PP
Walk-in cooler: Internal temperature of half and half measured 55 F and internal temperature of boiled peanuts measured 49 F. COS: All time/temperature control for safety foods were voluntarily discarded. x
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 responding to a vomiting or diarrheal event. Information regarding written procedures provided to the person in charge. o
74 Retailer selling hemp extract intended for inhalation did not post a clear and conspicuous sign directly adjacent to the display of the product which states: "THE SALE OF HEMP EXTRACT INTENDED FOR INHALATION TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS PROHIBITED, PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR PURCHASE". 5K-4.034(8)(a), F.A.C.
Retail area: No sign posted for hemp extract intended for inhalation stating that "The sale of Hemp Extract intended for inhalation to persons under the age of 21 is prohibited, proof of age is required for purchase". o
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. o

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
Retail area: No probe thermometer available. COS: Probe thermometer was obtained before end of inspection. x
4-501.14 Warewashing equipment; sinks, basins or other receptacles used for washing or rinsing raw food or laundering wiping cloths; or drainboards or equipment used to substitute for drainboards not cleaned before use, throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils and ensure the equipment performs its intended function, and at least every 24 hours when used. 4-501.14
Warewashing area: Unclean three compartment sink basins. o
4-302.14 Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf
Warewashing area: No sanitizer test kits available. COS: Sanitizer test kits were obtained. x
5-402.11 Direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. 5-402.11 Pf
Warewashing area: No air gap at three compartment sink. o
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: Door not self-closing. o
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Walk-in cooler: Cooler not maintaining time/temperature control for safety foods 41 F or below. COS: Cooler was adjusted, checked, and measured 41 F and below. x
99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. Food Establishment shall remit payment of appropriate fee within 10 days. 500.12(1) (a)F.S., 5K-4.020(4)(b) F.A.C.
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. Contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520 for further assistance. o

S a Food Max INC in Seminole: Frequently Asked Questions

When was S a Food Max INC in Seminole last inspected?
S a Food Max INC in Seminole was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 1, 2023. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has S a Food Max INC in Seminole had?
S a Food Max INC in Seminole has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of S a Food Max INC in Seminole find?
S a Food Max INC in Seminole was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 1, 2023 (Focused Inspection).
Has S a Food Max INC in Seminole had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, S a Food Max INC in Seminole has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at S a Food Max INC in Seminole?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at S a Food Max INC in Seminole 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; 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; 3-501.16(A)(2): Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) P.

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