Advanced Fresh Concepts Pb in Tavares

Last inspected:

2042 State Road 19, Tavares, FL 32778
Overview

Advanced Fresh Concepts Pb 1535, a seafood market retail establishment in Tavares, operated without violations in routine inspections on February 29, 2024 and July 19, 2024. On September 30, 2025, a re-inspection identified seven priority violations centered on ready-to-eat sushi food safety: raw sushi was stored directly above cooked ready-to-eat sushi in the retail display cooler; sushi rolls made at 7:30 AM were measured at temperatures between 43°F and 45°F at 10:30 AM when held in a functioning display cooler (exceeding the 41°F maximum for time/temperature control for safety foods); acidified white rice in the prep area lacked the required date and time marking within the ten-hour use window specified in the establishment's HACCP plan; and two separate hand washing violations occurred when an employee washed hands without soap after touching a garbage can liner and when another employee donned gloves without first washing hands before handling raw fish. All violations were corrected on site during the inspection. A follow-up sanitation inspection on October 14, 2025 found one repeat priority foundation violation: the establishment's written procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events were incomplete, missing requirements for discarding exposed single-service items, cleaning and sanitizing exposed equipment, and proper disposal of clean-up materials. The facility was provided industry guidance and an updated written procedures form. A focused inspection on December 10, 2025 confirmed compliance with no violations cited.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

5FDACS Insp.
9Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Advanced Fresh Concepts Pb in Tavares: FDACS Inspection History (5)

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.

— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: DOUGLAS HULSER

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. This check-back inspection conducted to verify compliance of food safety citations observed during previous inspection. The

Risk-Based Violations

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 PfPfRepeat
Establishment does have written procedures in regards to clean up of vomit or diarrhea event in food establishment, but it is missing the following items: Discarding exposed single-service/single-use items. Cleaning and sanitizing exposed food equipment and utensils, and laundering or disposal of linens. Disposal or cleaning and disinfecting of clean-up tools/materials. Industryhandout provided.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-501.12 Surfaces that are subject to scratching or scoring not resurfaced or discarded when they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. 4-501.12
Prep Area: Cutting board table top for cold table prep station heavily scored, stained, and pitted . COS - Small cutting board is being used to cover unusable board
— Re-Inspection Required· 7 violations· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: ALLISON LAURICELLA, 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. Re-inspection visit required issued for food establishment. A re-inspection will be conducted on or about 14 days. Employee Health Guidelines, Cooling Foods, and Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events provided.

Risk-Based Violations

2-103.11(A)-(N) A pattern of non-compliance is demonstrated with regard to the duties of the person in charge. 2-103.11(A)-(N) and (P) PfPf
A pattern was observed in regard to handwashing violations, improper cooling, and implementing and maintaining written procedures and plans. o
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: Raw ready to eat sushi stored over cooked ready to eat sushi in the retail sushi display cooler. COS: Sushi was relocated in cooler for proper separation. x
3-501.14(B) Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature not cooled within 4 hours to 41°F or less. 3-501.14(B) PP
Retail: Raw ready to eat and ready to eat sushi rolls that were made at 7:30AM were found with an internal temperature above 41 degrees F at 10:30AM in the functioning retail sushi display cooler. (Cream Cheese Crab Roll 45 degrees F. Spicy California Roll 43 degrees F. Salmon Avacado Roll 43 degrees F. Crab Rolls 44 degrees F.) COS: All sushi in display case were relocated to freezer to be rapidly cooled and inspector verified. 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 have written procedures in regards to clean up of vomit or diarrhea event in food establishment, but it is missing the following items: Discarding exposed single-service/single-use items. Cleaning and sanitizing exposed food equipment and utensils, and laundering or disposal of linens. Disposal or cleaning and disinfecting of clean-up tools/materials. Industry handout provided.
8-103.12(A) Establishment not in compliance with the special process approval granted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, or a required HACCP plan accepted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. 5K-4.0050(3)(a) and 8-103.12(A) PP
Prep Area: Large plastic container of white rice that was acidified at 9:00AM was not date or time marked with the ten hour time frame of use per establishments HACCP plan. COS: Employee labeled acidified white rice with date and times. Employee did not dip the pH meter in distilled water in between the 7.0 solution and the 4.0 solution during the calibration process, according to establishments HACCP plan and Standard Operating Procedures. Prep Area: HACCP records not verified monthly as required by establishment's HACCP plan. Most recent verification according to log was conducted on 07/26/2025. o
2-301.12 Food employee not cleaning hands, exposed portions of arms or prosthetic devices for at least 20 seconds or not using the following cleaning procedures: rinse under warm water, apply soap, rub together for 10-15 seconds, rinse under warm water, and thoroughly dry with paper towels or a hand drying device. 2-301.12 PP
Prep Area: After touching inner plastic liner of in use garbage can, employee washed hands without soap in handwashing sink near entrance door. COS: Employee washed hands properly with soap before continuing task. x
2-301.14 Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet room; after caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; or after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. 2-301.14 PP
Prep Area: Employee entered sushi area and donned gloves to work with clean pH reader without first washing hands. COS: Employee washed hands before using clean equipment. Employee touched inner plastic liner to in use garbage can and began to work with containers of raw ready to eat fish in the sushi prep cooler. COS: Employee washed hands before continuing task. Employee donned gloves to work with ready to eat fish for sushi rolls without first washing hands. COS: Employee washed hands before continuing sushi rolls. x Print Date: 9/30/2025 Page 1 of 3 8 Pf Citation Description: 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 Pf Observation: Prep Area: Employee filled cup with water in the handwashing sink near the entrance to the back hallway. COS: Employee used warewashing sink for task.
— 2 inspections
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted Routine Offsite Inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted offsite routine inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Advanced Fresh Concepts Pb in Tavares: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Advanced Fresh Concepts Pb in Tavares last inspected?
Advanced Fresh Concepts Pb 1535 in Tavares was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 10, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Advanced Fresh Concepts Pb in Tavares had?
Advanced Fresh Concepts Pb 1535 in Tavares has 5 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Advanced Fresh Concepts Pb in Tavares find?
Advanced Fresh Concepts Pb 1535 in Tavares was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 10, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Advanced Fresh Concepts Pb in Tavares had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Advanced Fresh Concepts Pb 1535 in Tavares has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Advanced Fresh Concepts Pb in Tavares?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Advanced Fresh Concepts Pb 1535 in Tavares are: 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; 2-103.11(A)-(N): A pattern of non-compliance is demonstrated with regard to the duties of the person in charge. 2-103.11(A)-(N) and (P) Pf; 2-301.12: Food employee not cleaning hands, exposed portions of arms or prosthetic devices for at least 20 seconds or not using the following cleaning procedures: rinse under warm water, apply soap, rub together for 10-15 seconds, rinse under warm water, and thoroughly dry with paper towels or a hand drying device. 2-301.12 P.
Does Advanced Fresh Concepts Pb in Tavares have any repeat violations?
Yes, Advanced Fresh Concepts Pb 1535 in Tavares has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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.

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