Adamo Food Max in Tampa
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5100 E Adamo Dr, Tampa, FL 33619Adamo Food Max in Tampa had a stop-sale order issued August 13, 2024 for adulterated time/temperature control for safety food due to improper hot holding temperatures. Hot dogs and empanadas in a hot food unit measured 80°F, below the required 135°F minimum. The products were voluntarily destroyed by the establishment and witnessed by the inspector. The same inspection also cited raw shell eggs stored directly over a chili container in a walk-in cooler, which were relocated during the inspection, and a chemical sanitizer concentration error in the warewashing sink that was corrected on site. The facility was operating without a valid food permit at the time of inspection, with 17 total violations documented, including improper personnel training and missing vomit/diarrhea response procedures.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Adamo Food Max 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
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit· 17 violations· 2 stop-sale orders· Operating Without Permit
Risk-Based Violations
Good Retail Practice Violations
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
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STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
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Adamo Food Max in Tampa: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (2)
Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.
| Date | Order Type | Product | Brand/Lot | Reason |
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| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper hot holding temperatures. | |
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper hot holding temperatures. |
Adamo Food Max in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Adamo Food Max in Tampa last inspected?
- Adamo Food Max in Tampa was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 13, 2024. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit.
- How many inspections has Adamo Food Max in Tampa had?
- Adamo Food Max in Tampa has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Adamo Food Max in Tampa find?
- Adamo Food Max in Tampa was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 13, 2024 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit).
- Has Adamo Food Max in Tampa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, Adamo Food Max in Tampa has 2 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.
- What are the most common violations at Adamo Food Max in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Adamo Food Max in Tampa 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; 4-501.11: Chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation does not meet the criteria specified for sanitizers; is not used in accordance with the EPA-registered manufacturer's label use instructions; or quaternary ammonium compound solution does not have a minimum temperature of 75°F, a concentration as indicated by the manufacturer's use directions included in the labeling, or is not used only in water with 500 MG/L hardness or less or in water having a hardness no greater than specified by the EPA-registered label use instructions. 4-501.114(C) P.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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