How many inspections has Save-a-lot of Greater Tampa in Tampa had?

Save-a-lot of Greater Tampa 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 of Greater Tampa in Tampa find?

Save-a-lot of Greater Tampa in Tampa was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 7, 2022 (Met Inspection Requirements).

Has Save-a-lot of Greater Tampa in Tampa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Save-a-lot of Greater Tampa in Tampa has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Save-a-lot of Greater Tampa in Tampa

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

Last inspected: October 7, 2022

5002 E Broadway Ave, Tampa, FL 33619

Pinellas County · Grocery Store < 15,000 sq ft · FDACS
Owner: Gg III Sal LLC
FDACS Estab #: 399004

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

Overview

Save-A-Lot of Greater Tampa, a grocery store in Tampa, received one FDACS inspection on October 7, 2022, and was found to meet inspection requirements despite 11 documented violations. The inspection included three priority (P) violations: raw chicken stored directly above ground beef in the walk-in cooler; ground beef temperature measured at 44°F in an open meat cooler when the required maximum is 41°F; and a spray bottle of chemical cleaner stored on a milk rack in the dairy walk-in cooler. All three violations were corrected on site. Two priority foundation (Pf) violations were also cited: the meat department lacked a probe thermometer to measure food temperatures, and both the meat and produce departments were using incorrect test strips to measure sanitizer concentration. Both issues were corrected during the inspection. A trainee was present during the inspection and all violations were verified by the primary inspector. A Norovirus Cleaning Procedures handout was provided to the facility.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.

11Violations

Last inspected FDACS: October 7, 2022

Save-a-lot of Greater Tampa 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.

2022 — 1 inspection

Oct 7, 2022 — Met Inspection Requirements· 11 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: RICHARD BRASHER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: CHRISTINA TORRES

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. Norovirus Cleaning Procedures handout provided.

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(2) Different types of raw animal foods not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding or display by using separate equipment, arranging food in equipment so that cross contamination is prevented, or preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas. 3-302.11(A)(2) PP

Meat department: Raw chicken stored over ground beef in the walk-in cooler. COS: Raw chicken was relocated in the bottom. 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: Temperature of 3 packs of raw ground beef measured 44 F in one if the open meat coolers. All other products around this product measured at 41 degrees and less, as well as the ambient temperature. COS: Raw ground beef was quick chilled to 41 F or less in the freezer. x

7-201.11 Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PP

Dairy walk-in cooler: A spray bottle of chemical cleaner stored on the milk rack. COS: Chemical was removed to proper storage. x Print Date: 10/7/2022 Page 1 of 3

6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14

Restroom: No hand washing sign at hand sink at men's restroom. o

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

Meat department: No probe thermometer available. COS: Probe thermometer was obtained. x

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

Meat department: The paper towel dispenser at the hand sink does not dispense paper towels. COS: Paper towel box was adjusted. x

4-501.14 Warewashing equipment; sinks, basins or other receptacles used for washing or rinsing raw food or laundering wiping cloths; or drainboards or equipment used to substitute for drainboards not cleaned before use, throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils and ensure the equipment performs its intended function, and at least every 24 hours when used. 4-501.14

Meat department: Mold-like build-up inside of spray nozzle at three compartment sink. COS. The nozzle was cleaned and sanitized. Produce department: Lime scale-like build-up on the interior of spray nozzle at three compartment sink. o

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

Meat department and produce department: The store is using the wrong type of test strips and does not correctly measure their concentration of sanitizer. No sanitizer concentration violations observed during inspection. COS: Test kit was obtained during inspection. x

5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)

Produce department: Broken water faucet at three compartment sink. When the water pressure is turned on too high, the faucet falls off. o

6-501.16 After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. 6-501.16

Back area: Mop not placed in a position to air dry. COS: The mop was hung. x

6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12

Back areas: Trash accumulation and unclean floor in the walk-ins, and in the produce cutting area. o

Save-a-lot of Greater Tampa in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Save-a-lot of Greater Tampa in Tampa last inspected?: Save-a-lot of Greater Tampa in Tampa was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 7, 2022. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Save-a-lot of Greater Tampa in Tampa had?: Save-a-lot of Greater Tampa 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 of Greater Tampa in Tampa find?: Save-a-lot of Greater Tampa in Tampa was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 7, 2022 (Met Inspection Requirements).
Has Save-a-lot of Greater Tampa in Tampa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Save-a-lot of Greater Tampa in Tampa has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Save-a-lot of Greater Tampa in Tampa?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Save-a-lot of Greater Tampa in Tampa are: 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14; 3-302.11(A)(2): Different types of raw animal foods not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding or display by using separate equipment, arranging food in equipment so that cross contamination is prevented, or preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas. 3-302.11(A)(2) 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.