Winter Haven Mochinut in Winter Haven
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303 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33880Winter Haven Mochinut is a retail bakery with food service in Winter Haven that received its first FDACS inspection on December 18, 2025 as part of an Operating Without a Valid Food Permit sanitation inspection, resulting in 16 violations. The inspection documented four priority-level violations: uncovered donuts on the counter without sneeze guard protection were moved behind glass during the inspection; employees were observed failing to wash hands before donning fresh gloves after contamination from handling money and unsanitary surfaces, with corrective instruction provided on site; the person in charge lacked employee health policy documentation and guidance was provided; a metal stem food probe thermometer was not available to check internal food temperatures; and the handwashing sink in the bakery was blocked by stored trash and mop buckets, which were moved during the inspection. A priority foundation violation cited the facility's lack of an employee health policy document. All violations involving correctable conditions were corrected on site, including relocation of exposed donuts and removal of obstacles blocking the handwashing sink. The facility was operating without a valid food permit at the time of inspection.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Winter Haven Mochinut 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· 16 violations· Operating Without Permit
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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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2-301.14
Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before
engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or
unwrapped single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet
room; after caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a
handkerchief or tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during
food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before donning
gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; or after engaging in other activities that contaminate
the hands. 2-301.14 PP
Bakery and food service areas- food employees observed not washing hands before donning
new single use gloves after prior gloves become contaminated from touching money and other unsanitary
surfaces. COS- instructions given on when to wash hands and change gloves, food employee removed his
gloves after answering phone and washed his hands at the hand wash sink then donned new single use
gloves before returning to working with exposed food.
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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
Bakery area- access to hand wash sink in the processing area is blocked by trash can and
mop buckets stored in front of the sink. COS- person in charge moved the trash can and mop buckets away
from the sink area.
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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
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
No metal stem food probe thermometer available to check internal food temperatures with.
6-202.15
Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or
closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid,
self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected
against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air
curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15
Bakery area- rear exit door left propped open while processing food, no deliveries were being
made at this time. COS- person in charge closed the door.
3-305.12
Food stored in a locker room, toilet room, dressing room, garbage room or
mechanical room; or under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips, leaking water lines
or sprinkler heads, lines on which water has condensed, open stairwells or other sources of contamination.
3-305.12
Back area- food products and single use articles stored in toilet room being used as a
storage room. 30 days notice given to the food entity to remove the food products and single use articles
from the toilet room. See comments.
3-306.11
Food on display not protected from contamination by the use of packaging; counter,
service line, or salad bar food guards; display cases; or other effective means. 3-306.11 P
Food service area- baking sheet with uncovered donuts on the counter is not protected by
use of a sneeze guard or packaging or other effective means to prevent possible contamination of the
exposed food. COS- donuts in that exposed area was moved to a location behind the glass sneeze guard
on the counter by person in charge.
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2-303.11
Food employee wearing jewelry, other than a plain ring such as a wedding band, on
their arm or hand while preparing food. 2-303.11
Food service area- food employee observed wearing wrist watch while working with exposed
food.
3-304.12(B)
During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil stored in food that is not
time/temperature control for safety food not stored with their handles above the top of the food within
containers or equipment that can be closed. 3-304.12(B)
Bakery area- scoop handles touching food in bulk food containers. COS- scoops were
moved so that handles were stored not touching the food.
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)
Back area- clean wet plastic food storage containers on the storage shelf are stacked wet
and not stored in self draining positions to allow the equipment to air dry.
4-501.11
Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not
kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part
of can opener not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a
container is opened. 4-501.11
Bakery area- food prep table has sticker sheets on the unit, which were used to keep the
metal from damages during shipping and transport that were not removed before using the food prep table
to work with food, the stickers are peeling back on the edges creating areas that cannot be properly
cleaned and sanitized.
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- 3 compartment sink has sticker sheets on the unit, which were used to keep the
metal from damages during shipping and transport that were not removed after sink was installed, the
stickers are peeling creating areas that cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized.
5-501.17
Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary
napkins. 5-501.17
Back area- no covered waste receptacle provided in the bathroom.
6-501.11
Dressing rooms not used by employees who regularly change their clothes in the
establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not used for the orderly storage of employee clothing or
other possessions. 6-501.110
Food service and bakery areas- personal articles and drinks stored with packages of food,
single use articles and food equipment and not stored in a separate and designated area for food
employees' personal belongings and food or drinks.
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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.
The food entity is operating without a valid food permit.
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Winter Haven Mochinut in Winter Haven: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Winter Haven Mochinut in Winter Haven last inspected?
- Winter Haven Mochinut in Winter Haven was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 18, 2025. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
- How many inspections has Winter Haven Mochinut in Winter Haven had?
- Winter Haven Mochinut 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 Winter Haven Mochinut in Winter Haven find?
- Winter Haven Mochinut in Winter Haven was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 18, 2025 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
- Has Winter Haven Mochinut in Winter Haven had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Winter Haven Mochinut in Winter Haven has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Winter Haven Mochinut in Winter Haven?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Winter Haven Mochinut 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; 2-301.14: Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet room; after caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; or after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. 2-301.14 P; 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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