Echo Coffee House in Winter Haven

Last inspected:

5624 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33884
Overview

Echo Coffee House in Winter Haven had one FDACS inspection on record, completed June 9, 2022, which documented 10 violations. The inspection found that the person in charge lacked readily available employee health policy guidance and could not answer questions about food-borne illness symptoms, reporting responsibilities, and employee exclusions. A jug of milk in the small cooler unit was not date marked; the person in charge dated it during the inspection. No food probe thermometer was available to check internal food temperatures. The handwashing sink had a wiping cloth draped on the spout and a personal coffee cup placed in the sink; both items were removed during the inspection. The inspection was completed as "Met Inspection Requirements."

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
10Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Echo Coffee House in Winter Haven: 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· 10 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx . BRENT WERNSING, OWNER TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(C) 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 their employee health guidance information available to help him 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. o
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
Food service area- Jug of milk in the small cooler unit that was opened yesterday is not date marked. COS- person in charge dated the jug of milk with yesterday's date. x
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- wiping cloth on the hand wash sink spout and personal coffee cup in the hand wash sink. COS- items were removed from the hand wash sink by the person in charge. x
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.
No certified food protection manager/certificate available for inspector review. o Print Date: 6/9/2022 Page 1 of 3

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-204.11 Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D)
Back area- no thermometer located in the refrigerator unit. o
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
Food service area- no food probe thermometer available to check internal food temperature's with. o
3-305.11 Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11
Back area- pre-packaged snacks stored on same shelf next to containers of used coffee grounds. o
3-304.12(C)-(F) During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil not stored on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment; in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particles to the drain when used with moist foods; in a clean, protected location when used only with food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or in a container of water maintained at 135°F or greater. 3-304.12(C)-(F)
Food service area- in use stirring spoons stored in container of water at room temperature. Cosperson in charge dumped the water out and placed the container and the spoons at the 3 compartment sink to be cleaned and sanitized. x
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Back area- hole in the wall above the top storage cabinets. o
6-501.11 Dressing rooms not used by employees who regularly change their clothes in the establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not used for the orderly storage of employee clothing or other possessions. 6-501.110
Back area- container of personal food stored in the refrigerator unit with food service food and not in a designated and separate area away and below food service food. o

Echo Coffee House in Winter Haven: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Echo Coffee House in Winter Haven last inspected?
Echo Coffee House in Winter Haven was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on June 9, 2022. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Echo Coffee House in Winter Haven had?
Echo Coffee House in Winter Haven has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Echo Coffee House in Winter Haven find?
Echo Coffee House in Winter Haven was most recently inspected by FDACS on June 9, 2022 (Met Inspection Requirements).
Has Echo Coffee House in Winter Haven had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Echo Coffee House in Winter Haven has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Echo Coffee House in Winter Haven?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Echo Coffee House in Winter Haven are: 2-102.11(C): 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; 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) Pf.

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