Nelli's Convenience Store in Winter Haven

Last inspected:

1450 S Lake Shipp Dr, Winter Haven, FL 33880
Overview

Nelli's Convenience Store in Winter Haven is operating without a valid food permit and received an initial FDACS inspection on November 13, 2024 that cited 10 violations. The facility had not submitted payment for its food permit application at the time of inspection and was instructed to remit the appropriate fee within 10 days. One violation was corrected on site during the inspection: two prepackaged raw ground beef products stored above ready-to-eat food in a cooler display were moved to the bottom of the cooler unit by staff. The inspection identified five priority or priority foundation violations including improper raw meat separation, missing employee health documentation, no food thermometer available for temperature checks, no sanitizer test kit for measuring sanitizing solution strength, and a backflow prevention issue in the plumbing system connected to the three-compartment sink where the spray wand end was hanging below the flood rim without a backflow prevention device. The person in charge lacked documented employee health information and could not adequately answer questions about employee health policy, foodborne illness symptoms, and reporting responsibilities. Employee health policy guidance was provided.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
10Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Nelli's Convenience Store 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
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 10 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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. Request# 5121393. Initial inspection conducted. The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. The Food Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate fee within 10 days. Electronic online payment by credit card or e-check is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Contact the Business Center by email at [email protected] or by calling 850-245-5520 for further assistance. Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. 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.

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- 2 prepackaged raw ground beef products stored on cooler display shelf above ready to eat food. COS- food employee moved the chubs of raw ground beef to the bottom of the cooler unit. x Print Date: 11/13/2024 Page 1 of 3 24 Pf 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.
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. o
74 Retailer selling hemp extract intended for inhalation did not post a clear and conspicuous sign directly adjacent to the display of the product which states: "THE SALE OF HEMP EXTRACT INTENDED FOR INHALATION TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS PROHIBITED, PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR PURCHASE". 5K-4.034(8)(a), F.A.C.Repeat
Retail area- no hemp extract signage posted in the cashier area for customers' viewing.
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.

Good Retail Practice Violations

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 metal stem food probe thermometer available to check internal food temperatures with.
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 for checking strength of sanitizer solution used on food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils.
4-501.14 Warewashing equipment; sinks, basins or other receptacles used for washing or rinsing raw food or laundering wiping cloths; or drainboards or equipment used to substitute for drainboards not cleaned before use, throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils and ensure the equipment performs its intended function, and at least every 24 hours when used. 4-501.14
Back area- dirt buildup on the inner walls of the 3 compartment sink, sink not being maintained clean and ready for use.
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Back area- 3 compartment sinks' faucet and waste water drainage plumbing are leaking.
5-203.14 Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air gap or installation of an approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf
Back area- spray wand end is hanging below the flood rim of the 3-compartment sink and there is no back flow prevention device attached to the wand's hose attachment to the water line plumbing.
99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2), F.A.C. The food establishment shall complete the permitting process within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 for further assistance.Repeat
The food entity is operating without a valid food permit. o INSPECTION: KRATOM Violation No. Citation Description and Observation Print Date: 11/13/2024 Page 2 of 3 Repeat COS 83 Citation Description: Retailer selling kratom products for human consumption did not post a clear and conspicuous sign directly adjacent to the display of the products which states: "THE SALE OF KRATOM TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS PROHIBITED, PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR PURCHASE". 5K-4.030(4)(a), F.A.C. Observation: No Kratom signage posted in the store for customers to view.

Nelli's Convenience Store in Winter Haven: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nelli's Convenience Store in Winter Haven last inspected?
Nelli's Convenience Store in Winter Haven was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on November 13, 2024. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
How many inspections has Nelli's Convenience Store in Winter Haven had?
Nelli's Convenience Store 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 Nelli's Convenience Store in Winter Haven find?
Nelli's Convenience Store in Winter Haven was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 13, 2024 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
Has Nelli's Convenience Store in Winter Haven had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Nelli's Convenience Store in Winter Haven has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Nelli's Convenience Store in Winter Haven?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Nelli's Convenience Store in Winter Haven are: 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; 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) P; 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.

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