Mi Tierra in Winter Haven
Last inspected:
219 Bomber Rd, Winter Haven, FL 33880Mi Tierra, a convenience store in Winter Haven, had a focused inspection on June 21, 2023 that identified nine violations, including cross-contamination and chemical storage issues that were corrected on site. An inspector found raw sausages and bacon stored above ready-to-eat foods in a reach-in cooler and foam plates stored below cleaning chemicals; both items were immediately relocated by facility staff. The inspector also documented missing hot water at the restroom handwashing sink and the absence of paper towels, issuing a 30-day compliance notice. The facility was granted a two-week extension to install hot water at the handwashing sink and repair the mop sink's plumbing to the septic system. A follow-up inspection on August 3, 2023 confirmed both corrections were completed and no further action was needed.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Mi Tierra in Winter Haven: FDACS Inspection History (3)
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.
— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: This is a check back for a two week extension that was granted on the 30 day notice given to the food entity on the previous
inspection to have hot water available at the hand wash sink in the restroom and to have the mop sink re-installed and properly
plumbed(waste drainage) to the septic system. I checked the hand wash sink in the restroom and they now have hot water
available at the sink. I also checked outside in the back of the building and they have reinstalled their mop sink and it is properly
plumbed to the septic system and has at least cold running water available at the sink. No further action needed.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection - Check-back Needed· Re-Inspection Required
Comments: This is a check back for a 30 days notice given to the food entity to have hot water available at the hand wash sink in the restroom
and to have mop sink plumbed to the septic system (mop sink had been removed before this visit to be reinstalled elsewhere on
premises). Food entity was granted a 2 week extension to get hot water plumbed at the hand wash sink in the restroom and to
have mop sink reinstalled with at least cold running water plumbed to it and have waste water drain plumbed to the septic system.
Failure to comply will result in an administrative action being taken.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements; Check-back Needed· 9 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: 30 days notice given to food establishment to have hot water available at the hand wash sink in the restroom. Food establishment
may call our business center at 850-245-5520 to request to have inspector check back prior to the 30 days given for compliance
check.
Failure to provide hot water in 30 days may result in Administrative Action.
30 days notice given to food entity to repair the mop sink's plumbing and connect the wastewater drain plumbing to the septic
system as required. Food establishment may call our business center at 850-245-5520 to request to have inspector check back
prior to the 30 days given for compliance check. Failure to comply may result in administrative action.
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- packages of raw sausages and raw bacon stored on reach in cooler display
shelf above ready to eat food and drinks. COS- person in charge moved the bacon and sausages down to
the bottom shelf in the cooler.
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Print Date: 6/21/2023
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Citation Description: 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 Pf
Observation: 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.
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- packages of single use foam plates stored on bottom shelf below various
cleaning chemical products. COS- person in charge moved the packages of single use foam plates to
another location away from chemicals.
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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 paper towels provided at the hand wash sink in the restroom.
5-202.12(A)
Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least
100°F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. 5-202.12(A) PfPf
Back area- There is no hot water at the hand wash sink in the restroom. Food entity retails
perishable food products and therefore are required to have hot water at the hand wash sink in the
restroom. 30 days notice given to the food establishment to have hot water available at the hand wash sink.
See comments at the end of the inspection report.
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- flats of raw shelled eggs from approved source were removed from master
containers and the individual flats of eggs are not labeled for individual retail sale. COS- person in charge
removed the flats of eggs from retail sale, bagged them and placed them in the back of the walk in cooler to
be removed from the store for personal use.
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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.
Good Retail Practice Violations
5-205.15(B)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Outside area- mop sink waste water drain plumbing is not connected to the septic system as
required. 30 days notice given to food entity to fix the wastewater plumbing for the mop sink and connect it
to the septic system. See comments at the end of the inspection report.
5-501.11
Outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not constructed of
nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt or is not smooth, durable, and sloped to drain. 5-501.11
Outside area- garbage dumpster unit is on a grassy surface and not on a non absorbent
easily cleanable surface.
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The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.
Food entity does not have their 2023 annual food permit posted in the store.
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Mi Tierra in Winter Haven: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Mi Tierra in Winter Haven last inspected?
- Mi Tierra in Winter Haven was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 3, 2023. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Mi Tierra in Winter Haven had?
- Mi Tierra in Winter Haven has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Mi Tierra in Winter Haven find?
- Mi Tierra in Winter Haven was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 3, 2023 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Mi Tierra in Winter Haven had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Mi Tierra in Winter Haven has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Mi Tierra in Winter Haven?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Mi Tierra in Winter Haven are: 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; 5-202.12(A): Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least 100°F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. 5-202.12(A) 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.
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