Pop N Munch in Tarpon Springs

Last inspected:

680 E Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Overview

Pop N Munch, a convenience store with limited food service in Tarpon Springs, had one inspection on record, conducted on June 10, 2022, which identified 16 violations. The inspection found a priority violation for raw shell eggs stored directly above ready-to-eat milk in a reach-in cooler; the manager corrected this on site by moving the eggs to the bottom shelf. A second priority violation cited an undersized faucet in the warewash area unable to reach all three compartments of the three-compartment sink. Priority foundation violations included the person in charge unable to correctly answer questions about preventing foodborne illness transmission, absence of a suitable probe thermometer for food temperature verification, and an unlabeled individual butter stick in the retail cooler, which the manager voluntarily discarded during the inspection. The inspection was completed with violations noted; corrective actions were documented for issues addressed on site.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
16Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Pop N Munch in Tarpon Springs: 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
— Met Inspection Requirements· 16 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: CYNTHIA CANNIOTO, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. Manual Dishwashing Procedures handout provided.

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
Retail area: Raw shell eggs stored directly above ready-to-eat milk in reach-in cooler. COS: Manager moved eggs to bottom shelf. x Print Date: 6/10/2022 Page 1 of 4 14 Citation Description: Food-contact surface of cooking or baking equipment not cleaned at least every 24 hours, or cavity or door seals of microwave oven not cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. 4-602.12 Observation: Retail area: Food debris and residue build-up on interior surfaces of microwave oven next to soda fountain. o
4-602.11(E) Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment or utensils; or in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E)
Retail area: Black residue build-up observed on ice chute of self-serve soda fountain. COS: Manager cleaned and sanitized equipment by end of visit. x
2-102.11(C) 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 could not correctly answer all questions regarding main foodborne illnesses. Department handout provided. o
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
Front counter: No sign instructing employees posted at handwash sink. Department signage provided. o
6-301.13 Sink used for food preparation or utensil washing, or a service sink or curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water or similar wastes provided with handwashing aids or devices required for a handwashing sink. 6-301.13
Warewash area: Soap, paper towels, and handwash sign provided at three compartment sink. Sign instructing employees to wash hands posted at nearby mop sink. COS: Manager removed handwash signs. x
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: Individual stick of butter in reach-in cooler not labeled for individual resale. COS: Manager voluntarily discarded one stick of "Great Value" butter. x

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
Establishment could not provide a suitable probe thermometer upon request. No temperature violations observed. o
4-204.11 Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D)
Walk-in cooler: No ambient temperature measuring device provided. o
4-903.11(A) Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. 4-903.11(A)
Retail area: Single-use coffee filters stored uncovered on top of coffee maker. COS: Manager moved items to cabinet. x
4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Retail area: Observed lipid residue build-up on cardboard liners holding chips on retail shelves. Syrup residue build-up on shelves in cabinets beneath soda fountain. o
5-202.11(A) Plumbing system not designed, constructed, and installed according to law. 5-202.11(A) P
Warewash area: Faucet not long enough to reach and fill all three compartments of three compartment sink. o
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Warewash area: Three compartment sink leaking from basin drain onto floor. o
6-501.19 Toilet room doors not kept closed except during maintenance and cleaning. 6-501.19
Back storage area: Restroom door propped open at time of inspection. o
5-501.11 Storage area or enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables not clean. 5-501.115
Outside grounds: Refuse accumulating on ground around dumpster. o
5-501.11 Drains in receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables do not have drain plugs in place. 5-501.114
Outside grounds: Drain plug missing from dumpster. o
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Retail area: Water damaged/stained ceiling tiles. Wall behind soda fountain in disrepair with exposed studs. o Print Date: 6/10/2022 Page 2 of 4

Pop N Munch in Tarpon Springs: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pop N Munch in Tarpon Springs last inspected?
Pop N Munch in Tarpon Springs was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on June 10, 2022. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Pop N Munch in Tarpon Springs had?
Pop N Munch in Tarpon Springs has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Pop N Munch in Tarpon Springs find?
Pop N Munch in Tarpon Springs was most recently inspected by FDACS on June 10, 2022 (Met Inspection Requirements).
Has Pop N Munch in Tarpon Springs had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Pop N Munch in Tarpon Springs has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Pop N Munch in Tarpon Springs?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Pop N Munch in Tarpon Springs are: 2-102.11(C): 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; 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; 6-301.13: Sink used for food preparation or utensil washing, or a service sink or curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water or similar wastes provided with handwashing aids or devices required for a handwashing sink. 6-301.13.

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