Cheap Sale in Winter Haven

Last inspected:

2812 Recker Hwy, Winter Haven, FL 33880
Overview

Cheap Sale in Winter Haven is a convenience store with limited food service operations. The facility had a focused inspection on October 24, 2024 following Hurricane Milton with no violations cited. A subsequent sanitation inspection on February 17, 2026 documented 10 violations, including one priority (P) finding: raw shelled eggs stored on a cooler display shelf above ready-to-eat food in the retail area. The person in charge immediately corrected this by moving the eggs to the bottom shelf. Four priority foundation (Pf) violations were also cited: the person in charge lacked knowledge of employee health policies and reporting requirements; no written procedures existed for vomit or diarrhea event cleanup; articles were stored inside the handwashing sink in the back area; and the handwashing sink lacked soap and paper towels. All violations noted as corrected on site (COS). The inspector provided guidance handouts for employee health policy development and event cleanup procedures.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
10Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Cheap Sale in Winter Haven: FDACS Inspection History (2)

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 Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 10 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, 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.

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- cartons of raw shelled eggs stored on cooler display shelf above ready to eat food. COS- person in charge moved the eggs down to the bottom shelf away from ready to eat food. x
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 had some knowledge of employee health information, but did not have any employee health information available to help them answer questions about employee health as it relates to food borne illnesses and their symptoms, and reporting responsibilities, exclusions and restrictions of food employees. Employee health policy guidance for development of a policy was given to the entity. Y 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
The food establishment does not have a written vomit or diarrhea event clean up procedure available. A guidance handout was given to the food establishment's management to help them write up step by step procedures for vomit and/or diarrhea event clean up.
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
Back area- articles stored in the hand sink in the back room. COS- person in charge removed the articles from the sink.
6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
Back area- no soap or paper towels at hand sink in the back room.
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- prepackaged Oreo cookies and butter crackers are not labeled for individual retail sale. COS- person in charge moved the unlabeled cookies and crackers to the back to be removed from the food entity for personal consumption.
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.Repeat
No certified food protection manager certificate available for inspector review.

Good Retail Practice Violations

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- various in store packaged beans, sea salt, wheat, star anise, cloves, frozen raw goat meat and frozen raw red snapper, frozen smoked meat are not labeled to include store name and address, net weight, and common name of the product. COS- person in charge placed all of the unlabeled packages of dry bulk food in the back and was able to label some of them with common name of the product, store name and address, and net weight during the inspection. The unlabeled frozen goat meat, red snapper and other frozen meats were placed in back freezer units for employee access only. x
4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Retail area- heavy ice accumulation on the inner walls of some freezer units.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Back area- ceiling tiles and walls damaged in the back storage areas.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIO LOPEZ, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

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

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Cheap Sale in Winter Haven: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cheap Sale in Winter Haven last inspected?
Cheap Sale in Winter Haven was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 17, 2026. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Cheap Sale in Winter Haven had?
Cheap Sale in Winter Haven has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Cheap Sale in Winter Haven find?
Cheap Sale in Winter Haven was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 17, 2026 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Cheap Sale in Winter Haven had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Cheap Sale in Winter Haven has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Cheap Sale in Winter Haven?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Cheap Sale in Winter Haven 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; 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; 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf.

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