Mlh Nutrition in Winter Haven
Last inspected:
3261 Rifle Range Rd, Winter Haven, FL 33880MLH Nutrition in Winter Haven has 3 inspections on record between January 2022 and December 2024. The facility was cited for operating without a valid food permit during an initial inspection on January 27, 2022, and received guidance on employee health policy, vomit and diarrhea event procedures, and sanitizer testing during a December 12, 2024 sanitation inspection that identified 8 violations. During the December inspection, the person in charge lacked written employee health procedures and could not correctly answer questions about employee health as it relates to foodborne illness reporting and exclusions; the facility also had no sanitizer test kit available for food contact surfaces, and unclean food equipment was stored in the handwashing sink until corrected on site by the person in charge. A focused inspection on August 14, 2024 found no violations.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Mlh Nutrition 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.
— 2 inspections
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 8 violations· Met Requirements
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
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.
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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
Food service area- unclean food equipment stored in the hand wash sink. COS- person in
charge removed the unclean container and placed it in the 3 compartment sink to be cleaned and sanitized.
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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
2-402.11
Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard
restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from
contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and
single-use articles. 2-402.11
Food service area- food employee not wearing hair restraint while working with exposed
food, unwrapped single used articles and clean food equipment.
4-903.11(A)
Cleaned equipment or utensils, or laundered linens not stored in a clean, dry
location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other
contamination. Clean equipment or utensils not stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying, or
not covered or inverted. 4-903.11(A) and (B)
Food service area- clean, wet food equipment on drain rack are stacked wet and not placed
in self draining positions to allow the equipment to properly air dry.
4-904.11
Single-service or single-use articles handled, displayed or dispensed without
protection from contamination of food- and lip-contact surfaces; single-service or single-use knives, forks or
spoons not presented so that only the handles are touched by employees or consumers; or single-service
or single-use articles that are intended for food- or lip-contact not furnished for consumer self-service with
the original individual wrapper intact or from an approved dispenser. 4-904.11
Food service area- unwrapped single use plastic utensils stored in container are not stored
with handles up or in an approved dispenser unit.
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
Food service area- No sanitizer test kit available for checking strength of sanitizer solution
used on food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
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 .
LESLIE SANTIAGO, CO-OWNER
RICHARD BRASHER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit· 5 violations· Operating Without Permit
Comments: The food establishment was found operating without a valid food permit, and has been in operation since January 2nd, 2022. Initial
inspection conducted. Water bill is attached from landlord and this location address is included with building next door that is owned
by owner of property. The food establishment is a Herbalife food service business that processing and dispenses teas, smoothies,
waffles and other Herbalife products.
This food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. The Food Establishment shall begin the permitting process within
10 days. Food establishment can apply online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520 for
further assistance.
Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the
memo section of the check or money order.
The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety
inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit.
FDACS 14205 Rev. 07/13
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Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Division of Food Safety
FOOD SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT
NICOLE "NIKKI" FRIED
COMMISSIONER
Chapter 500, Florida Statutes
(850) 245-5520
*99997182184425*
Visit # 9999-7182-1844-25
Bureau of Food Inspection
Attention: Business Center
3125 Conner Boulevard, C-26
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1650
Risk-Based Violations
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Good Retail Practice Violations
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Mlh Nutrition in Winter Haven: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Mlh Nutrition in Winter Haven last inspected?
- Mlh Nutrition in Winter Haven was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 12, 2024. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Mlh Nutrition in Winter Haven had?
- Mlh Nutrition 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 Mlh Nutrition in Winter Haven find?
- Mlh Nutrition in Winter Haven was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 12, 2024 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
- Has Mlh Nutrition in Winter Haven had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Mlh Nutrition in Winter Haven has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Mlh Nutrition in Winter Haven?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Mlh Nutrition in Winter Haven are: 5-501.17: Unlabeled violation; 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.
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