ARCADIA TRUCK STOP
4135 SW HWY 17, Arcadia FL 34266 · 9417990199
Last inspected Mar 25, 2024 · 1 visit since March 2024
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $640
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024025992 | Mar 25, 2024 | Aug 29, 2024 | $640 |
Inspection history
1 visit, newest first
Mar 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority11 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. County days DEP told owner to dismantle well and package plant and septic. Operator is using both as they are operating a mobile unit as well as offering semi truck washouts and showers. DEP and County Health Dept has been notified. Operator states he is hauling wastewater to the Desoto county landfill and dumping it on the ground. Has 1 receipts available that shows weight and date paid.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw burgers pan stacked in pan of cooked sausage in reach on cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Food stored in building beside unit which has not been approved as a commissary and has animals inside and has unapproved water and wastewater. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes 6 slices(44F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage 2lbs (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce 1 pint (44F - Cold Holding) hotdogs 3lbs 47F cold holding. These foods rechecked 1.5 hours later and all foods still at same temperature. cut tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); hotdogs 47F cold holding. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (44F - Cold Holding) hotdogs 47F cold holding. These foods rechecked 1.5 hours later and all foods still at same temperature. cut tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); hotdogs 47F cold holding. See stop sale.
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Water supply does not meet the requirements of a public water supply. Observed over 20 feet of hose attached to unit and trailing toward back and behind building then back up side of building looped over pipe coming out side of building. County has no records of approved well county utilities department has no hook up to establishment. County employee stated DEP has ordered the operator to dismantle wastewater and well. Operator using building to hold food,unapproved commissary, is offering showers and washouts to truck drivers. County utilities, DOH, DEP,County Building Enforcement were contacted. Operator of unit upon initiation of inspection stated that they were getting water from the well behind the building. When owner arrived he stated he hauls a 100 gal tank to his Church and fills up the tank then brings it back and gets water from the tank. The tank is located behind the establishment 50 or more feet behind the building beside the well and truck washout area. The tank has about 2 inches of water and brownish and green growth inside tank. operator
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ expired over 4.5 years. Operator says it was updated but no proof available.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old food debris on toaster and microwave.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees Savanah, William Everly no traing
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Observed cats inside building used as commissary where refrigerator and freezer containing foods for sale on mobile unit are kept. Observed slicer on counter connected to electricity. Not in use during inspection. Observed single use items stored in building.may not use unapproved commissary to store items used on food trailer. Must use an approved commissary. Inspected by DACs or DBPR.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked sausage prepared on site and no date marks. Current operator does not know when foods were cooked.
Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. At time of inspection observed refrigerator and freezers in unapproved building at site. Milk cheese and other ingredients stored in refrigerator in building, frozen meats in freezer cats inside building around food storage area. Meat slicer on table inside connected to electric. Not in use during inspection. All items, single service food, used for operation of the food trailer must be stored on the food trailer or at an approved commissary licensed by DACS or DBPR Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Temporary interruption - no alternative supply of water provided.
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