Azalea International Deli in South Pasadena

Last inspected:

1155 Pasadena Ave S Ste, South Pasadena, FL 33707
Overview

Azalea International Deli in South Pasadena has been under compliance review since September 2023. A September 2023 focused inspection found no violations. A September 2024 inspection cited 9 violations, primarily foundation-level (Pf) findings including inadequate employee training on foodborne illness prevention, missing written procedures for vomit and diarrheal event cleanup, and a blocked handwashing sink that was corrected on site. The inspector required the establishment to install a vestibule or wall to separate the bathroom from the food processing area within 90 days and to install a mop sink within 30 days. Subsequent check-back inspections in October and December 2024 found zero violations, though the inspector noted that the toilet in the kitchen-attached bathroom had been turned off and warned that if the bathroom is used in future visits, administrative action may occur. The mop sink installation has been completed; the vestibule or bathroom separation work remains pending.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

4FDACS Insp.
9Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Azalea International Deli in South Pasadena: FDACS Inspection History (4)

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: ALORA BOEKE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: This 90 day check-back inspection conducted to verify compliance of food safety citations observed during previous inspection. The establishment has tuned off the water supply to the toilet in the bathroom attached to the kitchen. If witnessed that bathroom is being used in future visits, administrative actions may occur.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: ALORA BOEKE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: This check-back inspection conducted to verify compliance of food safety citations observed during previous inspection. Mop sink installed. Pending installation of vestibule, remove toilet or add postitive/negative air flow system in bathroom. 30 Check back delayed due to Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements - Check Back Needed· 9 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: ALORA BOEKE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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. Establishment has 90 days to install a vestibule or wall to separate bathroom from processing area Establishment has been granted 30 days to install mop sink. Failure to install an appropriate mop sink may result in a status of re-inspection required

Risk-Based Violations

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 unable to answer all questions regarding foodborne illnesses 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
Available documentation for the cleanup of vomit/diarrheal events not present.
5-205.11 Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf
Warewashing Area: Employee handwash sink blocked by boxes and equipment. COS. Employee cleared out area to access handwash sink.
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.Repeat
Current certified food protection manager documentation not available.

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-202.13 Insect control device used to electrocute or stun flying insects not designed to retain the insect within the device; or insect control device located over a food preparation area or not installed to prevent dead insects and fragments from being impelled onto or falling on exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, or linens; or unwrapped single-service or single-use articles. 6-202.13
Front Food Service Area: Insect control device hanging next to clean equipment and above employee handwash sink and prep table. COS. Employee removed device.
5-203.13 Service sink or curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain not provided or not conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. Toilet or urinal is used as a service sink for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. 5-203.13
Mop sink not installed. Establishment has 30 days to install mop sink.
51 Door to toilet room opens directly into an area where food is exposed to airborne contamination. 5K-4.004(3)(d)
Bathroom door opens to processing area. Establishment has 90 days to install vestibule or wall to separate opening of bathroom from processing. o
6-501.16 After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. 6-501.16
Mop in bucket not hung to dry.
99 The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.
Current 2024 food permit not posted.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: ALORA BOEKE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Offsite Focused Visit to conduct assessment for Hurricane Idalia

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Azalea International Deli in South Pasadena: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Azalea International Deli in South Pasadena last inspected?
Azalea International Deli in South Pasadena was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 17, 2024. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Azalea International Deli in South Pasadena had?
Azalea International Deli in South Pasadena has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Azalea International Deli in South Pasadena find?
Azalea International Deli in South Pasadena was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 17, 2024 (Focused Inspection).
Has Azalea International Deli in South Pasadena had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Azalea International Deli in South Pasadena has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Azalea International Deli in South Pasadena?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Azalea International Deli in South Pasadena 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; 5-205.11: Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 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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