When was Primos 813 in Wimauma last inspected?

Primos 813 in Wimauma was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 10, 2024. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.

How many inspections has Primos 813 in Wimauma had?

Primos 813 in Wimauma has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Primos 813 in Wimauma find?

Primos 813 in Wimauma was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 10, 2024 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).

Has Primos 813 in Wimauma had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

Yes, Primos 813 in Wimauma has 4 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.

Primos 813 in Wimauma

Name: Primos 813 in Wimauma Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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Last inspected: December 10, 2024

5616 State Road 674, Wimauma, FL 33598

Hillsborough County · Grocery Store < 15,000 sq ft · FDACS
Owner: El Primo INC

Overview

Primos 813, a grocery store in Wimauma, received a "Met Sanitation Inspection" on December 10, 2024, while operating without a valid food permit. The facility was required to complete its permitting process and remit payment within 10 days.

The inspection identified 20 violations across multiple areas. Critical violations included a reach-in cooler ("PREMIUM") that failed to maintain proper temperature and was removed from service for time/temperature control foods; a handwashing sink in the meat department contaminated by an air conditioning water outlet pipe; and old food and protein buildup on food-contact equipment including a French fry cutter, band saw, and deli slicer. Additional violations involved improperly labeled products made onsite (green and red chili sauces, pico de gallo, guacamole, cut fruits, and shrimp cocktail containers lacking required labeling with address, ingredients, common name, and net weight); raw ground beef stored above beef steak in the meat cooler; mold-like buildup in spray nozzles at three-compartment sinks; a thermometer without a small-diameter probe; wet wiping cloths not maintained in sanitizer solution; single-service items improperly stored over steam tables and unprotected on self-service counters; a dead roach observed in back storage; sanitizer solutions initially unavailable at three-compartment sinks; an open dumpster lid; dust buildup on walk-in cooler condenser units; and utensils air-dried without sanitization after washing and rinsing.

Four stop-sale orders were issued. Three orders addressed time/temperature control safety foods held at improper cold temperatures; the products were voluntarily destroyed by management and witnessed by the inspector. One additional stop-sale order addressed violation of Florida Food Law regarding protection from contamination and proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, and unsafe food.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

1FDACS Insp.

20Violations

4Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS: December 10, 2024

Primos 813 in Wimauma: 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

Dec 10, 2024 — Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 20 violations· 4 stop-sale orders· Operating Without Permit

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#5123017. 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. 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. THE REACH-IN-COOLER " PREMIUM" WILL NOT LONGER BE USE FOR THE STORAGE OF TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS.

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(2) Different types of raw animal foods not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding or display by using separate equipment, arranging food in equipment so that cross contamination is prevented, or preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas. 3-302.11(A)(2) PP

Meat department: Raw ground beef container stored over beef steak container in meat cooler. COS: Raw ground beef container was relocated to the bottom. x

4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf

Kitchen: Old food build-up on French fry cutter. Meat department: Old protein build-up on bottom blade area of band saw and deli slicer. COS: Equipment were cleaned and sanitized.

4-702.11 Utensil or food-contact surface of equipment not sanitized before use after cleaning. 4-702.11 PP

Warewashing area: Employee wash, rinsed, and air dried utensils without sanitizing. COS: Employee shown how to setup sanitizer sink and utensils and equipment were sanitized. x Print Date: 12/11/2024 Page 1 of 5 15 P Citation Description: Food that is unsafe, adulterated, or not honestly presented not discarded or reconditioned according to an approved procedure. 3-701.11(A) P Observation: Meat department: Dry breading held at room temperature, not sifted or discarded after 4 hours. COS: Breading was voluntarily discarded. x

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

Retail area: Internal temperature of chili sauces (red and green) in reach-in cooler, measured 45 F-43 F. Back area: Internal temperature of shredded chicken plastic container made previous day in walk-in-cooler, measured 43 F. COS: Stop-sale release. All mentioned foods were voluntarily discarded. 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

Meat department: No day marking on opened pork head cheese in deli cooler. COS: Pork head cheese was marked. 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.

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

Meat department: Hand washing sink blocked with the band saw. 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: Tortillas chips packages not labeled for individual sale. Packages missing ingredients, net weight, and address. COS: Food items were removed from retail sale to be sold behind the counter.

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

Kitchen: Thermometer provided is not a small, thin tip probe thermometer.

3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an adequate descriptive identity statement; if made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight; an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; or nutritional labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) and (6)

Retail area: Green and red chili sauces containers, pico de gallo containers, guacamole containers, cut fruits container, and shrimp cocktail containers made and packaged onsite are not labeled with address, ingredients, common name, and net weight. COS: Green and red chili sauces were voluntarily discarded because they were out of temperature. Pico de gallo, guacamole, cut fruits, and shrimp cocktail were labeled. x

6-501.11 Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf

Back storage: Dead roach on floor.

3-304.14(B) Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces not held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a proper concentration as specified in the Food Code. 3-304.14(B) (1)

Kitchen: Wet wipe cloth on frier counter and not in sanitizer solution between uses.

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

Food service: Single- service containers not covered or inverted when stored over and beneath the steam table. COS: Single-service articles were inverted. Retail area: Single-service coffee straws not stored protected from customer contamination on customer self-service 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

Retail area: Reach-in cooler "PREMIUM" not working properly and unable to hold food at 41 F or below. Establishment will not longer be use the reach-in cooler "PREMIUM" to storage of Time/Temperature control for safety foods. Back area: Shelves in the walk-in cooler have rusting.

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

Kitchen and Meat department: No sanitizer solution available at 3 compartment sinks. COS: Sanitizer solutions chlorine were obtained.

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

Meat department and Kitchen: Mold-like build-up inside of spray nozzles at three compartment sinks.

5-501.11 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors when located outdoors; or indoor receptacles that contain food not kept covered when not in continuous use or after they are filled. 5-501.113

Outside: Dumpster lid left in the open position.

6-501.15 Food preparation sink, handwashing sink or warewashing equipment used for cleaning maintenance tools, the preparation or holding of maintenance materials, or the disposal of mop water or similar liquid wastes. 6-501.15 Pf

Meat department: Air conditioning water outlet pipe in the hand washing sink.

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

Back Dust build-up on condenser unit fan guards in walk-in cooler.

99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2), F.A.C. The food establishment shall complete the permitting process within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 for further assistance.

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 A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Protection From Contamination: Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, and unsafe food.

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: of returned,

Primos 813 in Wimauma: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (4)

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 Primos 813 in Wimauma
Date	Order Type	Product	Brand/Lot	Reason
Dec 10, 2024	STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.
Dec 10, 2024	STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.
Dec 10, 2024	STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.
Dec 10, 2024	STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Protection From Contamination: Proper disposition of returned, previous…

Primos 813 in Wimauma: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Primos 813 in Wimauma last inspected?: Primos 813 in Wimauma was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 10, 2024. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
How many inspections has Primos 813 in Wimauma had?: Primos 813 in Wimauma has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Primos 813 in Wimauma find?: Primos 813 in Wimauma was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 10, 2024 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
Has Primos 813 in Wimauma had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: Yes, Primos 813 in Wimauma has 4 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.
What are the most common violations at Primos 813 in Wimauma?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Primos 813 in Wimauma are: 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 Pf; 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) Pf; 3-302.11(A)(2): Different types of raw animal foods not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding or display by using separate equipment, arranging food in equipment so that cross contamination is prevented, or preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas. 3-302.11(A)(2) P.