Puff Mama in Tarpon Springs

Last inspected:

437 Waterford Cir E, Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
Overview

Puff Mama, a mobile food vendor licensed by FDACS, had one inspection on record. During a June 7, 2023 pre-permit inspection, the inspector identified four violations, all priority foundation level. The person in charge could not correctly answer questions regarding main foodborne illnesses and prevention of transmission. Written procedures for vomit and diarrheal event response were not available. Test strips for measuring sanitizing solution concentration were not on site but were supplied by the owner by the end of the inspection and corrected on site. The inspection was completed with the notation that citations were to be corrected and the permit application could proceed upon payment.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
4Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Puff Mama 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· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: AMBER RUCKDESCHEL

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. 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. Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. 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. All requests for a new food permit submitted January 1 through June 30, shall be assessed a permit fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and Rule 5K-4. All requests for a new food permit submitted July 1 through December 31, shall be assessed permit fees of fifty percent (50%) of the applicable fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and Rule 5K-4. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

Risk-Based Violations

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 could not correctly answer all questions regarding main foodborne illnesses. 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
Written procedures for vomit/diarrheal events not available.
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.
Current certified food protection manager not available.

Good Retail Practice Violations

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
Test strips not available. COS. Owner supplied test strips by end of visit.

Puff Mama in Tarpon Springs: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Puff Mama in Tarpon Springs last inspected?
Puff Mama in Tarpon Springs was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on June 7, 2023. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Puff Mama in Tarpon Springs had?
Puff Mama 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 Puff Mama in Tarpon Springs find?
Puff Mama in Tarpon Springs was most recently inspected by FDACS on June 7, 2023 (Met Inspection Requirements).
Has Puff Mama in Tarpon Springs had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Puff Mama in Tarpon Springs has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Puff Mama in Tarpon Springs?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Puff Mama in Tarpon Springs 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; 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 Pf; 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.

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