When was Save a Lot in Tampa last inspected?

Save a Lot #30030 in Tampa was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on June 6, 2025. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.

How many inspections has Save a Lot in Tampa had?

Save a Lot #30030 in Tampa has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Save a Lot in Tampa find?

Save a Lot #30030 in Tampa was most recently inspected by FDACS on June 6, 2025 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).

Has Save a Lot in Tampa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

Yes, Save a Lot #30030 in Tampa has 1 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 Save a Lot in Tampa?

The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Save a Lot #30030 in Tampa 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; 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; 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) P.

Save a Lot in Tampa

Name: Save a Lot #30030 in Tampa Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: June 6, 2025

150 W Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL 33612

Pinellas County · Grocery Store < 15,000 sq ft · FDACS
Owner: Sal Acquisition Three LLC

Part of: Save-A-Lot Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Save A Lot #30030 in Tampa received a stop-sale order on June 6, 2025 for adulterated time/temperature control food under FS 500.04. The order documented that cut cantaloupe and watermelon in the retail cooler were held at 48–49°F, below the required 41°F minimum. The product was voluntarily destroyed by management and witnessed by the inspector. The same inspection documented eight violations, including raw bacon, sausage, and smoked meats stored directly above ready-to-eat lunch meats and ham in the meat retail area (raw meats were moved to the bottom shelf during the inspection). Additional violations included missing employee health reporting agreements, no written procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events, and a missing backflow prevention device at the mop sink. The facility was operating without a valid food permit at the time of inspection and was directed to complete the permit application and remit payment to FDACS.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.

8Violations

1Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS: June 6, 2025

Save a Lot 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.

2025 — 1 inspection

Jun 6, 2025 — Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 8 violations· 1 stop-sale order· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: PATRICIA DIAZ, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

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. 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 https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. Payment by check or money order is also accepted, but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business. The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit. 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. Electronic online payment by credit card or e-check is

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

Meat retail area: Raw bacon held over bologna and raw sausage held over ready to eat lunch meats and raw smoked meats held over ready to eat ham. COS: Raw meats moved to bottom shelf under ready to eat foods. 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

Employees not informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health as it relates to foodborne illnesses. Employee reporting agreement document provided to person in charge.

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

Produce retail area: Cut cantaloupe and watermelon in retail open air cooler measures 48 F -49 F. COS: Cut fruit held out of temperature voluntarily discarded. See supplement. 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

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Required components for written procedures reviewed with person in charge.

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 receiving/storage area and retail area: Open gap at bottom of roll-up receiving door and emergency exit door and retail entrance doors holding open does not provide a protective seal to prevent pest intrusion.

4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)

Meat processing area: Black mold-like buildup on air curtains between meat processing area and meat dept walk-in cooler.

5-203.14 Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air gap or installation of an approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf

Mop sink area: Backflow prevention device not provided at mop sink with hose splitter and hose attached.

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.

Establishment is operating before obtaining a food permit. 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 cold 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.

Save a Lot in Tampa: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (1)

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 Save a Lot #30030 in Tampa
Date	Order Type	Product	Brand/Lot	Reason
Jun 6, 2025	STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.

Save a Lot in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Save a Lot in Tampa last inspected?: Save a Lot #30030 in Tampa was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on June 6, 2025. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
How many inspections has Save a Lot in Tampa had?: Save a Lot #30030 in Tampa has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Save a Lot in Tampa find?: Save a Lot #30030 in Tampa was most recently inspected by FDACS on June 6, 2025 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
Has Save a Lot in Tampa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: Yes, Save a Lot #30030 in Tampa has 1 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 Save a Lot in Tampa?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Save a Lot #30030 in Tampa 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; 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; 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) P.