Marathon Food Shop in Winter Haven
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795 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33880Marathon Food Shop in Winter Haven is a convenience store with limited food service. An FDACS inspection on June 27, 2022 documented 9 violations, including priority and priority foundation findings. Butane lighter fluid was displayed on a shelf directly above prepackaged food products in the retail area — the person in charge moved the products to a proper chemical storage area during the inspection. The back-area handwashing sink was blocked by a board, which was removed on site. No sanitizer test kit was available to verify the strength of sanitizing solution used on food contact surfaces, and handwashing sinks in both the public and employee restrooms lacked soap and paper towels. The inspection was completed with the notation "Met Inspection Requirements."
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Marathon Food Shop 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· 9 violations· Met Requirements
Risk-Based Violations
Good Retail Practice Violations
Marathon Food Shop in Winter Haven: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Marathon Food Shop in Winter Haven last inspected?
- Marathon Food Shop in Winter Haven was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on June 27, 2022. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Marathon Food Shop in Winter Haven had?
- Marathon Food Shop 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 Marathon Food Shop in Winter Haven find?
- Marathon Food Shop in Winter Haven was most recently inspected by FDACS on June 27, 2022 (Met Inspection Requirements).
- Has Marathon Food Shop in Winter Haven had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Marathon Food Shop in Winter Haven has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Marathon Food Shop in Winter Haven?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Marathon Food Shop in Winter Haven 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; 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; 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.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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