Little Champ in Spring Hill

Last inspected:

16621 Shady Hills Rd, Spring Hill, FL 34610
Overview

Little Champ in Spring Hill has two inspections on record. A focused inspection on July 3, 2024 cited 2 violations. A prior inspection on April 26, 2023 identified 10 violations, including priority-level failures: boiled peanuts held at 77°F instead of the required 135°F minimum (the crock pot was not turned on), and ready-to-eat creamer pouches lacking proper date marking. An employee voluntarily discarded both products during the inspection. The facility also lacked documented employee food safety training and written procedures for responding to food safety events. Inspectors observed small gnat-like insects near the coffee bar and creamer dispenser. Three of the April 2023 violations were corrected on site.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
12Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Little Champ in Spring Hill: 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.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· 2 violations· Focused Inspection

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]. Please note each observation that has been corrected.

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-202.15 Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15
Back stock room where ice machine is stored: Exit door on the left has a large gap , that could allow pest intrusion.
4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Retail area: behind the soda fountain water hoses, several old dried rodent droppings were observed as well as in the cabinet under the soda fountain. COS: area was cleaned and sanitized
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 10 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: CYNTHIA CANNIOTO, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx . KAYLEY MORALAS, PERSON IN CHARGE CYNTHIA CANNIOTO, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Risk-Based Violations

3-501.16(A)(1) 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) PP
Retail area: regular flavor boiled peanuts had an internal temperature of 77 degrees F. Peanut Crock Pot Was Not Turned On. COS: Employee didn't know when the peanut pot was turned off and voluntarily discarded the peanuts. 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
Unable to verify employee training as it relates to food borne illness. o
3-501.18 Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that requires date marking not discarded when it exceeds the 7-day limit, except time that the product is frozen, or does not bear a date mark and the correct date mark cannot be determined. 3-501.18 PP
Retail area: 1/2 & 1/2 creamer pouches in the dispenser do not have appropriate date marking. COS: creamer was 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
Written procedures not available. Agency guidance documents provided via email. o Print Date: 4/26/2023 Page 1 of 3
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
Ware wash area: hand washing sink had 2 coffee pots and other dishes in the basin. COS: all items were removed from the hand sink x

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-204.11 Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D)
Retail area: no visible thermometer in the Dandee sandwich cooler. o
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
Retail area: observed small gnat like insect flying around the coffee bar, concentrated near the creamer dispenser. o
4-904.11 Single-service or single-use articles handled, displayed or dispensed without protection from contamination of food- and lip-contact surfaces; single-service or single-use knives, forks or spoons not presented so that only the handles are touched by employees or consumers; or single-service or single-use articles that are intended for food- or lip-contact not furnished for consumer self-service with the original individual wrapper intact or from an approved dispenser. 4-904.11
Retail area: single use coffee stirrers are not protected from contamination, stirrers are not individually wrapped, or protected , Single use drink cups and lids are not protected from contamination o
4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Backroom: BIB soda rack has a build up of soda syrup as the soda lines leak. Retail area: heating unit for the peanut pots has an accumulation of burnt on food debris. o
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
3 compartment sink : 3 compartment sink is missing sections of pipe that connect the basin drain pipe to the discharge line, water runs on to the floor , instead of through the drain line. o

Little Champ in Spring Hill: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Little Champ in Spring Hill last inspected?
Little Champ in Spring Hill was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on July 3, 2024. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Little Champ in Spring Hill had?
Little Champ in Spring Hill has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Little Champ in Spring Hill find?
Little Champ in Spring Hill was most recently inspected by FDACS on July 3, 2024 (Focused Inspection).
Has Little Champ in Spring Hill had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Little Champ in Spring Hill has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Little Champ in Spring Hill?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Little Champ in Spring Hill 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; 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; 3-501.16(A)(1): 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.

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