When was La Plazita in Spring Hill last inspected?

La Plazita in Spring Hill was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 3, 2024. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.

How many inspections has La Plazita in Spring Hill had?

La Plazita in Spring Hill has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of La Plazita in Spring Hill find?

La Plazita in Spring Hill was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 3, 2024 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).

Has La Plazita in Spring Hill had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, La Plazita in Spring Hill has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

La Plazita in Spring Hill

Name: La Plazita in Spring Hill Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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Last inspected: December 3, 2024

4029 Mariner Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34609

Pasco County · Grocery Store < 15,000 sq ft · FDACS
Owner: La Plazita LLC
FDACS Estab #: 370979

Overview

La Plazita, a small grocery store in Spring Hill, received a focused inspection in March 2023 that documented 23 violations, including multiple high-priority temperature control failures. A walk-in cooler held shredded pork and beef mixture at 44–46°F when the minimum safe temperature for cold-held ready-to-eat food is 41°F; a beef mixture prepared the prior day measured 46–50°F, which the owner voluntarily discarded. Cooked pork and beef cooled to only 44–46°F instead of reaching 70°F within two hours of cooking; this product was moved to the freezer for rapid cooling. A spray bottle of glass cleaner was stored alongside deli wrap and food-contact supplies in the prep area and was removed during the inspection. The facility also lacked written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrhea events and did not have documentation that employees understood their obligation to report foodborne illness symptoms. A follow-up focused inspection in August 2023 found no violations. The most recent inspection on December 3, 2024 documented 14 violations, primarily involving employee health policy gaps, missing or undated ready-to-eat products in cold storage, and a packaged Knorr soup mix not labeled in English.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

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37Violations

Last inspected FDACS: December 3, 2024

La Plazita in Spring Hill: 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.

2024 — 1 inspection

Dec 3, 2024 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 14 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: CYNTHIA CANNIOTO, SENIOR 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].

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

Unable to verify employee responsibility to report food born related illness.

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

Unable to discuss or show a policy relating to food born illness, symptoms, exclusion vs. restriction. o

3-501.17(A) Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day of preparation not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(A) PfPf

Walk in cooler: products prepared yesterday and being cold held did not have prep or discard dates.

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

Written procedures were not available. Agency guidance document provided via email.

3-201.11(C) Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101, 9 CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381. 3-201.11(C) PfPf

Retail area: Knorr soup mix, is not labeled in English.

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-302.12 Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12

Kitchen area: salt, sugar, pepper, flour and bouillon remover from original containers and placed into smaller containers were not labeled. COS: Labels were applied

3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an adequate descriptive identity statement; if made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight; an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; or nutritional labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) and (6)

Retail area: containers of garlic sold in retail for self service were not labeled with business name/ address or container contents/ weight. COS: Labels were printed and placed on containers. Y x

3-305.11 Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11

Walk in Cooler: box of peeled and cut yucca was stored directly on the floor. COS: box was moved to a shelf

5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)

Kitchen area: hand washing sink: the pipe from the sink strainer to the elbow pipe is missing. There is a bucket to catch draining water.

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

Exterior: drain plug is missing from the garbage dumpster.

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. 5-501.113

Exterior: Dumpster lids are open .

6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12

Kitchen area: Hood vents have a heavy build up of grease and carbon.

6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11

Kitchen area: Ceiling tiles and air vents have an accumulation of dust and staining.

6-202.11 Light bulb not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in an area where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Infrared or other heat lamp not protected against breakage by a shield surrounding and extending beyond the bulb so that only the face of the bulb is exposed. 6-202.11

Kitchen area: overhead light bulbs are not shielded or coated.

2023 — 3 inspections

Sep 26, 2023 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: CYNTHIA CANNIOTO, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: This visit was conducted for training purposes. Provided employee health, employee agreement, and clean up for vomit & diarrhea documents via email.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Aug 31, 2023 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: GRACE MEKELSKI, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

Comments: EMERGENCY RESPONSE ASSESSMENT- HURRICANE IDALIA

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Mar 29, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 23 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: PATRICK PACE

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. Updated employee health policy provided via email.

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(4) Food not protected from cross contamination by storage in packages, covered containers or wrappings. 3-302.11(A)(4)

Retail area: packages of frozen squid are open at the end and tentacles are hanging out side of the package. o

4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf

Kitchen area: Band saw had a build of food debris around the screw covers, blade guides and the door crevices. COS: Band saw was washed, rinsed and sanitized. x

3-501.14(A) Cooked time/temperature control for safety food not cooled within 2 hours from 135°F to 70°F, or within a total of 6 hours from 135°F to 41°F or less. 3-501.14(A) PP

Walk In cooler: shredded pork and a beef mixture had a cooling temperature of 44-46 degrees . COS: Product was moved to the freezer for a rapid cool down x Print Date: 3/29/2023 Page 1 of 5 19 P Citation Description: Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) P Observation: Hot bar: pork chops on the hot bar had a temperature range of 122-124 degrees . Chicharrones had an internal temperature of 112-120 degrees and fish fritters had an internal temperature of 123 degrees. All proc=ducts had been prepared with the last hour. COS: Products were reheated to 165 degrees. x

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: beef mixture had an internal temperature of 46-50 degrees. Product had been prepared the prior day. COS: Owner voluntarily discarded the product. x

Written procedures not available .Agency guidance documents sent via email. o

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

Prep area: spray bottle of glass cleaner was stored on the shelf with deli wrap and single use bags. COS: Glass cleaner was removed and properly stored. x Print Date: 3/29/2023 Page 2 of 5

2-301.15 Food employee not cleaning hands in a handwash sink or approved automatic handwashing facility. Food employee cleaning hands in a sink used for food preparation or warewashing, or in a service sink. 2-301.15 PfPf

Kitchen area: observed employee wash hands in the 3 compartment sink. COS: Employee was coached and washed hands at the designated hand washing sink. x

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

Kitchen area: Hand washing sink was blocked by a folding table. COS: table was removed from the area. x

3-201.11(C) Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101, 9 CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381. 3-201.11(C) PfPf

Retail area: Frozen whole red snapper fish are not labeled for individual sale. Knorr soup mix , bouillon and Lipton soup mix are not labeled in English. COS: Product was removed from retail. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

Kitchen area: containers of salt, flour, and chicken bouillon did not have labels on the containers. COS: Labels were provided x

Retail area: Containers of garlic sold in retail for self service are not labeled with name of food, name and place of business. COS: labels were applied. x

6-501.11 Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf

Storage area: observed small ants at the back door. o

2-303.11 Food employee wearing jewelry, other than a plain ring such as a wedding band, on their arm or hand while preparing food. 2-303.11

Kitchen area: observed employee wearing bracelets while processing open foods. o

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

Kitchen area: Observed employee processing open food with a hair restraint. COS: Employee donned a hairnet. x

4-903.12 Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, or laundered linens 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

Restroom: Covered not in use table top equipment is stored in the restroom. o

4-202.16 Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices or not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. 4-202.16

Back stock rooms: paper products and soft drinks are stored on inverted soda trays. 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

Kitchen area: Establishment is using quaternary ammonia but had test strips for chlorine. COS : quaternary test strips were provided. x

5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17

Restroom: no covered waste can in the restroom. o

5-501.11 Outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt or is not smooth, durable, and sloped to drain. 5-501.11

Exterior: dumpster is not on a non absorbent surface. o

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

Exterior: drain plug is missing from garbage dumpster. o

Exterior: Dumpster lids are open o Print Date: 3/29/2023 Page 3 of 5 53 Citation Description: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11 Observation: Kitchen area: Ceiling tiles and air vents have an accumulation of dust and staining. o

Kitchen area: overhead light bulbs are not shielded or coated. o

6-305.11 Dressing rooms or dressing areas not designated when employees routinely change their clothes in the establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not provided for the orderly storage of employee’s clothing and other possessions. 6-305.11

There is not a designated area for employee belongings, purses were hung on hooks at the hand washing station, blocking access to he paper towels. COS: purses were moved. x

La Plazita in Spring Hill: Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Plazita in Spring Hill last inspected?: La Plazita in Spring Hill was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 3, 2024. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has La Plazita in Spring Hill had?: La Plazita in Spring Hill has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of La Plazita in Spring Hill find?: La Plazita in Spring Hill was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 3, 2024 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has La Plazita in Spring Hill had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, La Plazita in Spring Hill has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at La Plazita in Spring Hill?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at La Plazita in Spring Hill are: 2-301.15: Food employee not cleaning hands in a handwash sink or approved automatic handwashing facility. Food employee cleaning hands in a sink used for food preparation or warewashing, or in a service sink. 2-301.15 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; 3-201.11(C): Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101, 9 CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381. 3-201.11(C) Pf.