When was Sunoco in Tampa last inspected?

Sunoco in Tampa was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 22, 2024. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Check-back Needed.

How many inspections has Sunoco in Tampa had?

Sunoco in Tampa has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Sunoco in Tampa find?

Sunoco in Tampa was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 22, 2024 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Check-back Needed).

Has Sunoco in Tampa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

Yes, Sunoco in Tampa has 2 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS.

Sunoco in Tampa

Name: Sunoco in Tampa Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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Last inspected: August 22, 2024

4714 Causeway Blvd, Tampa, FL 33619

Pinellas County · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice · FDACS
Owner: Enaya Petroleum of Tampa INC

Part of: Sunoco Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Sunoco in Tampa was issued two stop-use orders on August 22, 2024 for unsanitary equipment (FS 500.04, FS 500.172) and failure to provide properly supplied handwashing sinks (FS 500, FAC 5K-4). The facility's initial food permit inspection on the same date identified 19 violations, including priority-level temperature control failures: beef potato balls, hash browns, and egg sandwiches measured between 95–125°F in a hot food unit (minimum 135°F), and deli cooler contents including ham, turkey, cheese, and raw eggs measured at 58°F (maximum 41°F). All temperature-controlled foods were corrected on site and brought into compliance within two hours of discovery. Additional violations included absence of an employee health policy (corrected during inspection via distribution of policy guides), missing date marking on opened half and half (corrected; item was opened four days prior), and lack of written procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrhea events (information provided). The facility operates without a valid food permit and must complete permit application processing and payment to FDACS before resuming operations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.

19Violations

2Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS: August 22, 2024

Sunoco 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.

2024 — 1 inspection

Aug 22, 2024 — Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Check-back Needed· 19 violations· 2 stop-sale orders· Re-Inspection Required

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# 5118308. 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. 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 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 available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. 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. Contact the Business Center by email at [email protected] or by calling 850-245-5520 for further assistance. Stop Use Order issued. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or when required documents have been obtained to request food safety inspector visit for written release of equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action.STOP USE ISSUED FOR ICE MAKER UNTIL A HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. STOP-USE ORDER ISSUED FOR DELI COOLER. FOOD ESTABLISHMENT HAS BEEN GIVEN 30 DAYS TO PROVIDE ICE SAMPLE ANALYSIS WHICH CAN BE DONE VIA EMAIL BY SENDING A COPY OF ICE ANALYSIS TO [email protected]. IF ICE ANALYSIS IS NOT PROVIDED IN 30 DAY TIME FRAME, A STOP USE SHALL BE ISSUED ON THE ICE MACHINE, ICE BAGS, ICE SCOOP AND ALL PACKAGED ICE FROM MACHINE.

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

Food service: Internal temperature of beef potato balls, hash brown and eggs sandwiches in hot food unit, measured between 125 F-95 F. COS: All mentioned food were re-heated and checked after determined that they were out of temperature less than 2 hours. x

2-201.11(A) The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) PP

No Employee Health Policy. Employee Health Policy guide and Reporting Agreement handouts were provided. o

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

Food service: Internal temperature of ham, turkey, cheese, and raw shell eggs in the deli cooler, measured 58 F. COS: All mentioned food were quick chilled to 41 F or below after determined that they were out of temperature less than 2 hours. x

3-501.17(B) 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) PfPf

Food service: No date marking on opened half and half in sandwiches cooler. COS: Half and half was opened 4 days ago and was marked correctly. 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 responding to an event that involves vomiting or diarrhea. Information was provided.

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

Warewashing area: No signage notifying employees to wash hands at handwashing sink.

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 paper towels available at hand washing sink. COS: Paper towels were provided.

5-205.11 Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf

Food service: Hand washing sink blocked with a dish. COS: Hand washing sink made accessible.

3-201.11(C) Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101, 9 CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381. 3-201.11(C) PfPf

Retail area: Sweet cookies packaged are not labeled for individual sale. Packages missing ingredients, address, common name, and net weight in dry food shelving. COS: Food packages were removed from retail sale to be sold behind the counter.

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.

No Certified Food Protection Manager.

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-501.13 Time/temperature control for safety food not thawed under refrigeration that maintains the food at 41°F or less, completely submerged under cold running water with sufficient velocity to agitate and float off loose particles, or as part of the cooking process. When thawed under cold running water, ready-to-eat food allowed to rise above 41°F or raw animal food allowed to be above 41°F for more than 4 hours. 3-501.13 (A)-(D)Repeat

Warewashing area: Raw chicken legs thawing in a container with stagnant water at three compartment sink. COS: Food products were moved to walk-in cooler.

3-602.11(A) Food packaged onsite not labeled as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317. 3-602.11(A)

Retail area: Bags of ice that are packaged at the establishment are not labeled with stores address. COS: Ice packages were labeled correctly. x

4-904.11 Single-service or single-use articles handled, displayed or dispensed without protection from contamination of food- and lip-contact surfaces; single-service or single-use knives, forks or spoons not presented so that only the handles are touched by employees or consumers; or single-service or single-use articles that are intended for food- or lip-contact not furnished for consumer self-service with the original individual wrapper intact or from an approved dispenser. 4-904.11

Retail area: Coffee straws uncovered on the coffee area counter.

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

Food service: Hot food unit not working properly and unit unable to hold food at 135 F or more. COS: Hot food unit was adjusted and checked. Deli cooler not working properly and cooler unable to hold food at 41 F or below. Stop-Use order issued for deli cooler.

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 chlorine sanitizer test kits available. COS: Test kits were obtained.

4-303.11 Cleaning agent used to clean equipment and utensils or chemical sanitizer used to sanitize equipment and utensils not provided and available for use during all hours of operation. 4-303.11

Warewashing area: No sanitizer solution available at 3 compartment sink. COS: Sanitizer solution chlorine was obtained.

4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13

Retail area: Mold build-up on the soda drain in the soda machine. Walk-in-cooler: Black and white mold-like build up on drinks shelving. Warewashing area: Grease build-up on pan cleaned racks over 3 compartment sink.

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

Back area: Orange old food build-up on freezer.

99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit and has not met all permitting requirements. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2) F.A.C.Repeat

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 INSPECTION: VENDED WATER/VENDED ICE Violation No. Citation Description and Observation Print Date: 8/22/2024 Page 3 of 5 Repeat COS 213 Citation Description: Microbial analysis of finished product by an approved laboratory not obtained within the required time period. 5K-4.023(8)(a) F.A.C. Observation: Establishment: Ice test results not available for ice bagged onsite. Establishment must provide satisfactory ice analysis results within 30 days or a stop use order will be issued. If the ice is tested before 30 days, please send the report to [email protected] A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used. Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when corrections have been made for request release of equipment, contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected].

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STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible. Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when corrections have been made for request release of equipment, contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected]. Print Date: 8/22/2024 Page 1 of 2 When the department or its duly authorized agent finds, or has probable cause to believe, that any food or food-processing equipment is in violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter so as to be dangerous, unwholesome, fraudulent, or insanitary within the meaning of this chapter, an agent of the department may issue and enforce a stop-sale, stop-use, removal, or hold order, which order gives notice that such article or processing equipment is, or is suspected of being, in violation and has been detained or embargoed and which order warns all persons not to remove, use, or dispose of such article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise until permission for removal, use, or disposal is given by the department or the court. It is unlawful for any person to remove, use, or dispose of such detained or embargoed article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise without such permission in accordance with 500.172 (1) Florida Statutes. AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL ORDERS, NOTICES, AND REPORTS IN THIS SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT If you wish to contest the Department's action, you have the right to request an administrative hearing to be conducted in accordance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes and to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative. Your request for hearing must contain: 1. Your name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number (if any). 2. The name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number of your attorney or qualified representative (if any) upon whom service of pleadings and other papers shall be made. 3. A statement that you are requesting an administrative hearing and dispute the material facts alleged by the department, in which case you must identify the material facts that are in dispute (formal hearing), or that you request an administrative hearing and that you do not dispute the facts alleged by the department (informal hearing). 4. A statement of when (date) you received the Notice and the file number of this Notice. Your request for a hearing must be received at the address shown on this Notice within twenty-one (21) days of receipt of this Notice. If you fail to obtain a Release from this Notice or fail to request an administrative hearing within the twenty-one (21) day HEARING WAIVER AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS N/A I, _____________________________________________________ the person in charge of SUNOCO hereby waive a notice and a hearing as provided in Chapter 120, Florida Statutes and waive all rights as provided on the last page of this report. N/A ____________________________________________ (Signature) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this document. (Signature of FDACS Representative) (Signature of Representative) LIZ OREJON ORE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST LAYZY AKTER, OWNER Print Name and Title FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13 Print Date: 8/22/2024 Page 2 of 2

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Sunoco 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 Sunoco in Tampa
Date	Order Type	Product	Brand/Lot	Reason
Aug 22, 2024	STOP USE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanabl…
Aug 22, 2024	STOP USE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks properly supplied …

Sunoco in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sunoco in Tampa last inspected?: Sunoco in Tampa was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 22, 2024. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Check-back Needed.
How many inspections has Sunoco in Tampa had?: Sunoco in Tampa has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Sunoco in Tampa find?: Sunoco in Tampa was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 22, 2024 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Check-back Needed).
Has Sunoco in Tampa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: Yes, Sunoco in Tampa has 2 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Sunoco in Tampa?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Sunoco in Tampa are: 2-201.11(A): The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) P; 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; 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.