The Citrus Place in Terra Ceia

Last inspected:

7200 Us Ste 19, Terra Ceia, FL 34250
Overview

The Citrus Place in Terra Ceia operates as a convenience store and packaged ice facility. Across 5 inspections between August 2022 and October 2024, the facility has accumulated 15 total violations with zero violations cited in the three most recent inspections. The facility received a priority violation in August 2022 for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat foods during sandwich preparation, which was corrected on site with management counseling. An April 2024 inspection documented 10 violations including raw shell eggs stored above drinks in a retail walk-in cooler (corrected on site), slicers with old food residue on blades and cradles (corrected and sanitized on site), and shellstock tags missing required date-sold notations. All violations noted during the April 2024 inspection were marked as corrected on site. Subsequent focused inspections in August 2024 (check-back for compliance verification) and October 2024 (Hurricane Milton follow-up) found zero violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

5FDACS Insp.
15Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

The Citrus Place in Terra Ceia: 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: SASKIA UNDERWOOD

Comments: Visit conducted in response to Hurricane Milton follow-up.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: KEVIN WORSTER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

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

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements; Check-back Needed· 10 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: KEVIN WORSTER, 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. Reviewed wholesale juice HACCP plan and records. Firm has not sold any wholesale juice this seaon. Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.

Risk-Based Violations

3-203.12 Shellstock tags or labels do not remain attached to the original container until the container is empty; date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served not recorded on the tag or label; identity of the source of shellstock not maintained by retaining shellstock tags or labels for 90 calendar days from the last date sold or served in chronological order; or shellstock removed from its tagged or labeled container commingled with shellstock from another container before being ordered by the consumer. 3-203.12 PfPf
Shellstock tags did not have date sold written on tag. Proper procedures concerning shellstock tags and handling were discussed.
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 Walk-in: Raw shell eggs stored above drinks. COS: The eggs were moved to proper storage. x
4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf
Retail: Slicers have old food residue on the blade and cradle. COS: The slicer were cleaned and sanitized.
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
Juice Room: No employee hand washing sign at hand sink.

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-202.16 Perimeter walls and roofs not effective in protecting the establishment from the weather or the entry of insects, rodents, or other animals. 6-202.16
Retail: Trees overhanging and touching roof line.
6-202.15 Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15
Retail and Juice House: Backdoors and garage doors have gaps at bottom and side junctures. Wall in the juicing room where AC is attached has a gap on the upper left juncture.
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
Juice Room: Three compartment sink has a build up of grime and food residue.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Retail: Ceiling tiles stained and damaged.
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
Retail: Side room shelving has debris scattered on shelving. Juice Room: Fan guards, shelving, and walls have a build up of mold like substances.
6-501.11 Premises not free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. 6-501.114
Interior and Exterior: Multiple unused items and pieces of equipment scattered throughout all areas.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SASKIA UNDERWOOD, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Consultation visit with food establishment management.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: RICHARD MUNSON, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Vomit/Diarrheal cleanup written procedure: • Required minimum components: – Segregation of affected area – Removal of ill person – Use of PPE (e.g., gloves, face covering) – Cleaning & disinfecting affected area –What to do with exposed FEULSS (Food,Utensils,Equipment,Linens,SingleServeItems) – Disposal of clean-up materials Consumer Advisory, Minimum Construction Guidelines, Employee Health handout provided. 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. 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 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.

Risk-Based Violations

3-603.11(B) Disclosure for animal food that is raw, undercooked, or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens and served or sold in a ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready-to-eat food does not include a description of the animal-derived food or identification of the animal-derived food by asterisking it to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. 3-603.11(B) PfPf
Retail area- There is no Consumer Advisory for undercooked foods that may be offered by request. 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
Retail area- There is no written procedure for vomit or diarrheal cleanup. o Print Date: 8/2/2022 Page 1 of 3
2-301.15 Food employee not cleaning hands in a handwash sink or approved automatic handwashing facility. Food employee cleaning hands in a sink used for food preparation or warewashing, or in a service sink. 2-301.15 PfPf
Processing area- Associate observed washing hands in the 3-compartment sink. COS- employee counseled o
3-301.11(B) Food employee contacting exposed ready-to-eat foods with bare hands or not using suitable utensils; alternate method not approved or approved but not followed to allow food employees to have bare hand contact with exposed ready-to-eat food; or food employee contacting exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands at the time it is being added to other food items as an ingredient without cooking/heating the final product to the required temperature to allow bare hand contact. 3-301.11(B) PP
Processing area- Associate observed preparing ready-to-eat sandwiches without using gloves. COSmanagement counseled on proper use of gloves. o

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-202.15 Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15
Retail area- The overhead garage door needs to seal against the door frame. o

The Citrus Place in Terra Ceia: Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Citrus Place in Terra Ceia last inspected?
The Citrus Place in Terra Ceia was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 23, 2024. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has The Citrus Place in Terra Ceia had?
The Citrus Place in Terra Ceia has 5 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of The Citrus Place in Terra Ceia find?
The Citrus Place in Terra Ceia was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 23, 2024 (Focused Inspection).
Has The Citrus Place in Terra Ceia had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, The Citrus Place in Terra Ceia has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at The Citrus Place in Terra Ceia?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at The Citrus Place in Terra Ceia 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; 3-203.12: Shellstock tags or labels do not remain attached to the original container until the container is empty; date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served not recorded on the tag or label; identity of the source of shellstock not maintained by retaining shellstock tags or labels for 90 calendar days from the last date sold or served in chronological order; or shellstock removed from its tagged or labeled container commingled with shellstock from another container before being ordered by the consumer. 3-203.12 Pf; 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) P.

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