Marathon Food Shop in Winter Haven

Last inspected:

795 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33880
Overview

Marathon 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.

1FDACS Insp.
9Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

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

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 . JAY BAROT, CASHIER/PERSON IN CHARGE TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Risk-Based Violations

7-301.11 Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11 PP
Retail area- bottles of butane lighter fluid displayed on shelf above various prepackaged food products. COS- person in charge moved the cases of butane lighter fluid over to a proper display area for various chemicals. x Print Date: 6/27/2022 Page 1 of 3
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- hand washing sink in the back storage/office area is inaccessible, a board is laying across the sink. COS- person in charge removed the board from the sink. x
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 provided at the hand washing sink in the public restroom. No soap provided at the hand washing sink in the employee restroom. o
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
Back area- no hand washing sign posted in the employee restroom. A hand wash sign was provided. o

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-302.14 Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf
Back area- no sanitizer test kit available to check strength of their sanitizer solution used to sanitize food contact surfaces of food equipment. o
5-501.16(B)-(C) Waste receptacle not provided in each area where refuse is generated or commonly discarded, or where recyclables or returnables are placed, or at each lavatory or group of adjacent lavatories where disposable towels are used at handwashing lavatories. 5-501.16(B)-(C)
Back area- no trash can located in the back storage/office area near the hand wash sink. o
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 area- garbage dumpster lids left open. COS- person in charge closed the lids on the dumpster unit. x
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Outside area- rotting wood along the roof's edges in the back of the building. o
99 The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.
2022 annual food permit for this food establishment is not displayed/posted in the store. o

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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