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MCALPIN COUNTRY DINER

9929 170 TERR STE 101 · MCALPIN · Suwannee County · FL 32062

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 18, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3458635
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8761731
DBPR license7100354

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#8High Priority01B-28-5

High Priority – Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Inside reach-in cooler across from three-compartment sink: One ziplock bag containing sliced tomatoes with date mark of 9/3. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#9High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Two pans containing raw hamburger meat stored on shelf directly above raw shell eggs inside reach-in cooler at cookline in rear kitchen. Employee moved the hamburger meat to another shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In crockpot in rear kitchen: chili (120F-128F – Reheating since 7:30). Manager stated the chili was cooked the previous day and began reheating at 7:30am. The time is now 10:05am. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#11High Priority03E-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. In crockpot in rear kitchen: chili (120F-128F – Reheating since 7:30). Manager stated the chili was cooked the previous day and began reheating at 7:30am. The time is now 10:05am. Stop sale issued.

Stop Sale
#12High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing degreaser stored on shelf in back of kitchen directly beside clean dishes. Employee removed spray bottle from area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#13Intermediate53A-07-6

Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No proof of certified food manager for establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. No proof of food handler training for any employees. Manager stated one employee present has been employed for two months and another has been employed for more than two months. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two co2 tanks near back door of kitchen not secured.

#2Basic14-45-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. 1. Cardboard lining shelving inside reach-in freezer near back door of kitchen. 2. Cardboard lining shelving of bread rack below front counter.

#3Basic35B-06-4

Basic – Insect control device used to electrocute or stun insects not designed to retain insect within the device. Handheld bug zapper hanging in front kitchen at front counter.

#4Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Copy of last inspection unavailable upon request.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Gaskets on cooler and freezer doors throughout kitchen soiled with mold-like substances. 2. Bottom interior of reach-in freezer near storage area soiled with brown substance. 3. Area around nozzles of fountain machine in rear kitchen soiled with mold-like substance.

#6Basic33-34-4

Basic – Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Several boxes in mop sink closet, blocking access to mop sink.

#7Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Air vents throughout kitchen soiled with dust.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 1:05 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.