7-eleven Store #38769a - Ardent 1 Incc in Tampa

Last inspected:

11292 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33635

Part of: 7-Eleven Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

7-Eleven Store #38769A in Tampa had one inspection on record on May 20, 2025, which resulted in 14 violations. The inspection found three priority violations: taquitos on a roller grill measured between 119°F and 126°F instead of the required 135°F minimum, dairy creamer and milk in a cold well measured between 42°F and 44°F instead of 41°F or below, and an employee began food preparation without washing hands after completing a register transaction. An additional priority foundation violation documented two large jugs of unlabeled window cleaner in the warewashing area and a handwashing sink without soap or paper towels. All violations were corrected on site during the inspection, including rapid reheating of taquitos to 165°F, relocation of cold items to the freezer to chill to 41°F or below, hand washing by the employee, labeling of chemical containers, and provision of soap and paper towels at the handwashing sink. The inspection was completed with the notation that citations have been corrected and the electronic report may be submitted to [email protected].

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
14Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

7-eleven Store #38769a - Ardent 1 Incc in Tampa: 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 Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 14 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SARA FELDHAUS, 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. V6 Chemical Storage and Safety handout, Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. Certified Food Protection Manager Accredited Programs can be found online using the following link: ANAB - ANSI National Accreditation Board https://anabpd.ansi.org/Accreditation/credentialing/personnel-certification/food-protection-manager/AlLdirectoryListing? menuID=8&prgID=8&statusID=4

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: Internal temperature of taquitos recently placed on center rack of roller grill have internal temperature between 119 F to 126 F. COS: Out of temperature items rapidly reheated to measure 165 F for 15 seconds before placed in proper temperature control. Y 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
Retail Area: Internal temperature of opened containers of dairy creamer and milk recently placed in cold well measure between 42 F and 44 F. COS: Items relocated to freezer to quick chill to 41 F or below before placed in proper refrigeration. Cold well verified to be in working condition. Y x Print Date: 5/20/2025 Page 1 of 3 26 P Citation Description: Medicine necessary for the health of an employee not located to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles. 7-207.11(B) P Observation: Food Prep Area: Container of employee medicine stored on rack directly over prep table. COS: Employee medicine relocated to proper storage away from food, equipment, utensils, and single-use items. x
7-102.11 Working container of poisonous or toxic materials taken from a bulk supply not clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. 7-102.11 PfPf
Warewashing Area: Two large jugs of blue chemical window cleaner held on shelf not labeled with common names. COS: Jugs properly labeled.
2-301.14 Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet room; after caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; or after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. 2-301.14 PP
Food Prep Area: Observed employee complete transaction at the register and begin to work with food without first washing hands before donning gloves. COS: Employee washed hands when instructed to do so. x
6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
Warewashing Area: No soap or paper towels at handwashing sink. COS: Soap and paper towels provided.
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
Establishment does not have a Certified Food Protection Manager.

Good Retail Practice Violations

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
Food Prep Area: Food worker with watch on wrist.
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
Food Prep Area: Food employees without hair restraint.
3-304.14(B) Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces not held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a proper concentration as specified in the Food Code. 3-304.14(B) (1)
Food Prep Area: Soiled wet wiping cloth stored on counter near handwashing sink.
4-501.11 Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part of can opener not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a container is opened. 4-501.11
Retail Area: Roller grill not maintaining foods at 135 F or above. COS: Roller grill properly adjusted by employee and verified by inspector.
4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Food Prep Area: Old food buildup on handles and on outside of reach in coolers. Retail Area: Old soda spills inside cabinets under soda and slurpee fountains. Walk In Cooler: Old milk on dairy shelving.
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Warewashing Area: Uncovered floor drain under 3-compartment sink. Retail Area: Uncovered floor drain under dump sink.
6-501.11 Premises not free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. 6-501.114
Back Room Area: Unused shelving throughout area.
99 The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.
2025 Food Permit not displayed. Permit was verified to be active.

7-eleven Store #38769a - Ardent 1 Incc in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was 7-eleven Store #38769a - Ardent 1 Incc in Tampa last inspected?
7-eleven Store #38769a - Ardent 1 Incc in Tampa was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on May 20, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has 7-eleven Store #38769a - Ardent 1 Incc in Tampa had?
7-eleven Store #38769a - Ardent 1 Incc in Tampa has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of 7-eleven Store #38769a - Ardent 1 Incc in Tampa find?
7-eleven Store #38769a - Ardent 1 Incc in Tampa was most recently inspected by FDACS on May 20, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has 7-eleven Store #38769a - Ardent 1 Incc in Tampa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, 7-eleven Store #38769a - Ardent 1 Incc in Tampa has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at 7-eleven Store #38769a - Ardent 1 Incc in Tampa?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at 7-eleven Store #38769a - Ardent 1 Incc in Tampa are: 2-301.14: Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet room; after caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; or after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. 2-301.14 P; 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 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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