Bj's Wholesale Club # in Boynton Beach
Last inspected:
1540 W Boynton Beach Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33436BJ's Wholesale Club #0129 in Boynton Beach received a focused inspection on August 31, 2026, following a request for equipment release. Inspector Lori James issued a Stop Use Order for an open-air cooler (SC 2a) located across from frozen prepared meals that maintained ambient temperatures of 41-44 degrees Fahrenheit, violating equipment maintenance standards under regulation 4-501.11.
The facility's inspection on August 7, 2026, identified seven violations and resulted in multiple Stop Sale and Stop Use Orders. Stop Sale Orders were issued for Virginia baked ham sliced at 7 a.m. and found at 45-47 degrees Fahrenheit at 10:30 a.m., and for various deli meats and prepared food items in open-air coolers recorded at 42-50 degrees Fahrenheit—all products voluntarily destroyed under inspector supervision. A Stop Use Order was issued for the open-air cooler across from the dairy cooler unable to maintain 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Additional violations included improperly cooled sliced deli meats and cheeses sealed in plastic bags before reaching safe temperatures, absence of a trash receptacle at a bakery hand sink, ice accumulation on the bakery walk-in freezer floor, and a hand sink blocked by a U-Boat cart. Corrective action was taken on site for the blocked hand sink. The most recent inspection outcome on August 31, 2026, is a focused inspection with an outstanding Stop Use Order pending equipment correction and release.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Bj's Wholesale Club # in Boynton Beach: FDACS Inspection History (3)
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.
— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· 1 violation· 2 stop-sale orders· Focused Inspection
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Visit conducted in response to Request# 5166759, request for release of equipment.
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
Stop Use Order issued. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520
when corrections have been made and/or when required documents have been obtained to request food safety inspector visit for written release of equipment.
Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action.
Visit conducted in response to Request# 5166759, request for release of equipment.
Good Retail Practice Violations
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. 4-501.11Repeat
Retail: Open air cooler number SC 2a across from frozen prepared meals found with
ambient temperatures of 41-44 degrees F when checked with an accurate probe thermometer. Stop Use
Oder issued, see supplement.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact
surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Equipment was obtained, repaired or replaced, checked, and released.
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact
surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.
Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when corrections have been made for request release of equipment,
contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected].
Print Date: 8/31/2026
Page 2 of 3
When the department or its duly authorized agent finds, or has probable cause to believe, that any food or food-processing equipment is in
violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter so as to be dangerous, unwholesome, fraudulent, or insanitary within the meaning
of this chapter, an agent of the department may issue and enforce a stop-sale, stop-use, removal, or hold order, which order gives notice that
such article or processing equipment is, or is suspected of being, in violation and has been detained or embargoed and which order warns all
persons not to remove, use, or dispose of such article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise until permission for removal, use, or disposal
is given by the department or the court. It is unlawful for any person to remove, use, or dispose of such detained or embargoed article or
processing equipment by sale or otherwise without such permission in accordance with 500.172 (1) Florida Statutes.
AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL ORDERS, NOTICES, AND REPORTS IN THIS
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT
If you wish to contest the Department's action, you have the right to request an administrative hearing to be conducted in accordance with
Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes and to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative. Your request for hearing must
contain:
1. Your name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number (if any).
2. The name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number of your attorney or qualified representative (if any) upon whom service of
pleadings and other papers shall be made.
3. A statement that you are requesting an administrative hearing and dispute the material facts alleged by the department, in which case you must
identify the material facts that are in dispute (formal hearing), or that you request an administrative hearing and that you do not dispute the facts
alleged by the department (informal hearing).
4. A statement of when (date) you received the Notice and the file number of this Notice.
Your request for a hearing must be received at the address shown on this Notice within twenty-one (21) days of receipt of this
Notice. If you fail to obtain a Release from this Notice or fail to request an administrative hearing within the twenty-one (21) day
deadline you waive your right to a hearing and the Department may enter a Final Order imposing up to the maximum penalties as authorized by
Florida Law.
HEARING WAIVER AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS
Ron Scott
I, _____________________________________________________
the person in charge of BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB # 0129 hereby waive a
notice and a hearing as provided in Chapter 120, Florida Statutes and waive all rights as provided on the last page of this report.
____________________________________________
(Signature)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this document.
(Signature of FDACS Representative)
(Signature of Representative)
LORI JAMES, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II
RON SCOTT, STORE MANAGER
Print Name and Title
FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13
Print Date: 8/31/2026
Page 3 of 3
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 7 violations· 4 stop-sale orders· Met Requirements
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.
Visit conducted in response to Request# 5165334. Issue described in request was discussed with management.
Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.
Stop Use Order issued. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850)
245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or when required documents have been obtained to request food safety
inspector visit for written release of equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in
Administrative Action.
Risk-Based Violations
3-501.14(B)
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from ingredients at ambient
temperature not cooled within 4 hours to 41°F or less. 3-501.14(B) PP
Retail: Virginia baked ham sliced at 7am and placed into retail cooler and available for
customer-service found with internal temperatures of 45-47 degrees F when checked with an accurate
probe thermometer at 1030am. Item was moved to walk-in cooler for proper cooling. When re-checked at
11am internal temperature of 45 degrees F was found. COS: Item was voluntarily discarded and verified.
Stop Sale Order and Release issued, see order.
x
3-501.16(A)(2)
Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below.
3-501.16(A)(2) PP
Deli: Various deli meats inside open-air cooler found with internal temperatures of 42-46
degrees F. Retail: Large amount of prepared food items found inside open air coolers located across from
dairy cooler found with internal temperatures of 43-50 degrees F. COS: Items were voluntarily discarded
and verified. Stop Sale Order and Release issued, see order.
x
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: Hand sink blocked by U-Boat cart. COS: Cart was moved to create access.
Good Retail Practice Violations
3-501.15(B)
Time/temperature control for safety food that is cooling is not loosely covered or
uncovered to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food, or not arranged in equipment to provide
maximum heat transfer through the container walls. 3-501.15(B)Repeat
Deli: Sliced deli meats and cheeses are wrapped and placed into a sealed plastic bag before
being properly cooled to 41 degrees F or less.
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
Retail: Both sides of open-air cooler across from dairy cooler found with ambient
temperature of 43 degrees F and unable to maintain temperature controlled foods at 41 degrees F or less.
Stop Use Order issued, see order.
5-501.16(B)-(C)
Waste receptacle not provided in each area where refuse is generated or commonly
discarded, or where recyclables or returnables are placed, or at each lavatory or group of adjacent
lavatories where disposable towels are used at handwashing lavatories. 5-501.16(B)-(C)
Bakery: Trash receptacle not provide at hand sink.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning
not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Bakery: Accumulation of ice on floor inside bakery walk-in freezer.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time and
temperatures.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact
surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.
Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when corrections have been made for request release of equipment,
contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected].
Print Date: 8/11/2026
Page 3 of 4
When the department or its duly authorized agent finds, or has probable cause to believe, that any food or food-processing equipment is in
violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter so as to be dangerous, unwholesome, fraudulent, or insanitary within the meaning
of this chapter, an agent of the department may issue and enforce a stop-sale, stop-use, removal, or hold order, which order gives notice that
such article or processing equipment is, or is suspected of being, in violation and has been detained or embargoed and which order warns all
persons not to remove, use, or dispose of such article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise until permission for removal, use, or disposal
is given by the department or the court. It is unlawful for any person to remove, use, or dispose of such detained or embargoed article or
processing equipment by sale or otherwise without such permission in accordance with 500.172 (1) Florida Statutes.
Release - Other
The Food Establishment voluntarily agrees to release the products listed in the stop-sale order(s) on page(s) 1, 2 for destruction. The Food
Establishment will not hold the Department liable for any lost revenue or income as a result of the destruction.
___________________________________
Signature of Food Establishment Representative
AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL ORDERS, NOTICES, AND REPORTS IN THIS
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT
If you wish to contest the Department's action, you have the right to request an administrative hearing to be conducted in accordance with
Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes and to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative. Your request for hearing must
contain:
1. Your name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number (if any).
2. The name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number of your attorney or qualified representative (if any) upon whom service of
pleadings and other papers shall be made.
3. A statement that you are requesting an administrative hearing and dispute the material facts alleged by the department, in which case you must
identify the material facts that are in dispute (formal hearing), or that you request an administrative hearing and that you do not dispute the facts
alleged by the department (informal hearing).
4. A statement of when (date) you received the Notice and the file number of this Notice.
Your request for a hearing must be received at the address shown on this Notice within twenty-one (21) days of receipt of this
Notice. If you fail to obtain a Release from this Notice or fail to request an administrative hearing within the twenty-one (21) day
deadline you waive your right to a hearing and the Department may enter a Final Order imposing up to the maximum penalties as authorized by
Florida Law.
HEARING WAIVER AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS
Ron Scott
I, _____________________________________________________ the person in charge of BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB # 0129 hereby waive a
notice and a hearing as provided in Chapter 120, Florida Statutes and waive all rights as provided on the last page of this report.
____________________________________________
(Signature)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this document.
(Signature of FDACS Representative)
(Signature of Representative)
LORI JAMES, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II
RON SCOTT, STORE MANAGER
Print Name and Title
FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13
Charbine Kemp, Senior Sanitation & Safety Specialist
Print Date: 8/11/2026
Page 4 of 4
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: The issues described in request 5159129 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
Bj's Wholesale Club # in Boynton Beach: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (6)
Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.
Bj's Wholesale Club # in Boynton Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Bj's Wholesale Club # in Boynton Beach last inspected?
- Bj's Wholesale Club # 0129 in Boynton Beach was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 31, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Bj's Wholesale Club # in Boynton Beach had?
- Bj's Wholesale Club # 0129 in Boynton Beach has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Bj's Wholesale Club # in Boynton Beach find?
- Bj's Wholesale Club # 0129 in Boynton Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 31, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Bj's Wholesale Club # in Boynton Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, Bj's Wholesale Club # 0129 in Boynton Beach has 6 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.
- What are the most common violations at Bj's Wholesale Club # in Boynton Beach?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Bj's Wholesale Club # 0129 in Boynton Beach are: 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; 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; 3-501.14(B): Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature not cooled within 4 hours to 41°F or less. 3-501.14(B) P.
- Does Bj's Wholesale Club # in Boynton Beach have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Bj's Wholesale Club # 0129 in Boynton Beach has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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.
Nearby Establishments to Bj's Wholesale Club #
Stories You May Have Missed Boynton Beach
Boynton Beach Italian Restaurant Racked Up 6 High-Severity Violations, Stayed Open
Baciami Inc. in Boynton Beach drew 6 high-severity violations in August, including no illness policy and improper handwa…
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with Bj's Wholesale Club # 0129. How we collect and verify this data.