Spices and Produce in Belle Glade

Last inspected:

118 Sw 3rd St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Overview

Spices and Produce in Belle Glade is a small grocery store with one FDACS inspection on record. On July 29, 2022, the facility was inspected during the food permit application process and cited for operating without a valid food permit. The inspection documented six violations, all at the priority-foundation level, including failure of the person in charge to correctly respond to questions about foodborne illness prevention, absence of a food temperature measuring device for potentially hazardous foods, missing sanitizer concentration test kit, and a direct connection between the sewage system and a drain from backroom equipment—a condition that poses cross-contamination risk. The facility was required to submit payment to complete the permit application process.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
6Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Spices and Produce in Belle Glade: 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· 6 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: SYED KALEEM, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Request# 5081661 Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. All requests for a new food permit submitted January 1 through June 30, shall be assessed a permit fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and Rule 5K-4. All requests for a new food permit submitted July 1 through December 31, shall be assessed permit fees of fifty percent (50%) of the applicable fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and Rule 5K-4. Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. 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. Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business. 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. 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.

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(C) 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 does not correctly respond to questions that related to foodborne illnesses and symptoms. Employee health guideline and reporting agreement given and reviewed. o

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 entity does not have a probe thermometer for TCS food items. o
4-301.13 Drainboards, utensil racks, or tables not large enough to accommodate all soiled and cleaned items that accumulate during hours of operation or not provided for necessary utensil holding before cleaning and after sanitizing. 4-301.13
Backroom- There is no drainboard at three compartment sink. o
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
Backroom- Sanitizer concentration test kit not provided during visit. o Print Date: 7/29/2022 Page 1 of 3 50 Pf Citation Description: Direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. 5-402.11 Pf Observation: Backroom- Direct connection exists between the sewage system and drain pipe of three compartment sink. o
6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14
Backroom- Unisex restroom door not self-closing. o
99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. Food Establishment shall remit payment of appropriate fee within 10 days. 500.12(1) (a)F.S., 5K-4.020(4)(b) F.A.C.
Food entity began operating on July 2022. o

Spices and Produce in Belle Glade: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Spices and Produce in Belle Glade last inspected?
Spices and Produce in Belle Glade was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on July 29, 2022. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit.
How many inspections has Spices and Produce in Belle Glade had?
Spices and Produce in Belle Glade has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Spices and Produce in Belle Glade find?
Spices and Produce in Belle Glade was most recently inspected by FDACS on July 29, 2022 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit).
Has Spices and Produce in Belle Glade had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Spices and Produce in Belle Glade has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Spices and Produce in Belle Glade?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Spices and Produce in Belle Glade are: 2-102.11(C): 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; 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; 4-301.13: Drainboards, utensil racks, or tables not large enough to accommodate all soiled and cleaned items that accumulate during hours of operation or not provided for necessary utensil holding before cleaning and after sanitizing. 4-301.13.

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