Adamo Food Max in Tampa

Last inspected:

5100 E Adamo Dr, Tampa, FL 33619
Overview

Adamo 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.

1FDACS Insp.
17Violations
2Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS:

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

Inspector: LIZ OREJON ORE, 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. Request# 5117714. Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at

Risk-Based Violations

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) PP
Walking-in cooler: Raw shell eggs stored over chili container in food shelving. COS: Eggs were relocated to proper storage. x
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) PP
Warewashing sink: Chemical sanitizer quaternary ammonium used in a sanitizing sink was not at the correct concentration in the three compartment sink. The sanitizer brand "Victoria Bay" will not longer to use for the firm. COS: Other brand chemical sanitizer quaternary ammonium was checked and the concentration was corrected during the inspection. x
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 hot dog and empanadas in hot food unit, measured 80 F. COS: Food items were voluntarily discarded. x Print Date: 8/13/2024 Page 1 of 4 21 Pf Citation Description: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24 hours, 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 the original container is opened onsite not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(B) Pf Observation: Retail area: Opened whole milk, French vanilla, and half and half creamers do not have date marking related to when the products were opened. COS: Creamers were opened five days previously and they were marked properly. x
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 did not responded correctly to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease. This information was review with the owner. 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
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees responding to an event that involves vomiting or diarrhea. Information was provided.
7-202.11 Poisonous or toxic materials that are not required for the operation or maintenance of the food establishment or intended for retail sale is present in the establishment. 7-202.11 PfPf
Warewashing area: Spray can of hot shot ant, roach, and spider killer used by establishment is labeled "for indoor household use" only stored under prep-table. COS: Spray was moved out of establishment.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-302.12 Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf
Processing food: Probe thermometer is not available to measured cold food. The probe thermometer measured from 50 F to 220 F. COS: Probe thermometer for measured cold and hot food was obtained.
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
Food service: Squishy bottle of water not labeled with the common name next to the toaster. COS. Bottle was labeled with the common name during the inspection.
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
Processing area: Insect control device located over black freezer. COS: Insect
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
Food service: Flying insects observed by deli coolers.
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
Processing food: Employee handling food wearing bracelet.
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 service: Chemical sanitizer in a container with wiping cloths measured 0 ppm. COS: Concentration was corrected during the inspection. Wet wiping cloth over deli cooler and prep table are not in sanitizer solution between uses.
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: Hot food unit is not working properly and holding unit unable to hold food at 135 F or more. COS: Hot food unit was adjusted and checked.
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
Warewashing area: No sanitizer test kits available to measure the concentration of quaternary ammonium solution. COS: Sanitizer test kits were obtained.
4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Processing area: Old food build-up on freezer next to the walk-in cooler.
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
Women's restroom: No covered receptacle at female restroom.
99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2), F.A.C. The food establishment shall complete the permitting process within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 for further assistance.
The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. The Food Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate fee within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520 for further assistance. o A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper hot holding temperatures.

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper hot holding temperatures.

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

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.

FDACS stop-sale and stop-use orders for Adamo Food Max in Tampa
DateOrder TypeProductBrand/LotReason
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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