Lawrence Chevron Food Mart in Boynton Beach

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8840 Lawrence Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33436

Part of: Chevron Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Lawrence Chevron Food Mart in Boynton Beach is a convenience store that was inspected on July 22, 2022 for operating without a valid food permit. The inspection documented 20 violations across multiple categories. High-priority violations included raw shell eggs displayed directly over ready-to-eat beverages in an open-air display case and hot-held food not maintained at the required 135°F minimum. Intermediate violations included deli turkey and ham held in the deli case for over 24 hours without date marking (corrected on site), unlabeled chemical spray bottles containing window and all-purpose cleaners (corrected on site), an inability by the person in charge to correctly respond to questions about food-borne disease transmission and symptoms, and a direct connection between the sewage system and a drain from food service equipment. The inspector also provided employee health guidelines and information about hemp extract labeling requirements under Florida Statutes 581.217. No subsequent inspections appear on record since July 2022.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
20Violations

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Lawrence Chevron Food Mart in Boynton Beach: 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· 20 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: TARIQUL ISLAM, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: 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. Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the memo section of the check or money order. Provided current copy of s. 581.217, Florida Statutes, pertaining to labeling requirements of hemp extract products. 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. 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. This food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. The Food Establishment shall begin the permitting process within 10 days. Food establishment can apply online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520 for further assistance. New owner account letter, Reducing illness, Norovirus clean up and disinfection handouts provided. Food Establishment manufactures, processes, packs, holds, prepares or sells products intended for human consumption that contain hemp, hemp extract, CBD or other cannabinoids.

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(1) Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP
Retail area: Raw shell eggs displayed over juice and water bottles in open air display case. COS: Raw shell eggs placed on bottom shelf by pic. x Print Date: 7/22/2022 Page 1 of 5 19 P Citation Description: Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) P Observation: Food service area: Internal temperature of fried rice and chicken tenders were 112*-121* fahrenheit in hot holding case. COS: Out of temperature foods were reheated at 165* fahrenheit for at least 15 seconds. x
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
Pic was unable to correctly respond to questions relate to food borne disease and symptoms that may cause food borne disease. Also, was unable to relate conditions of restriction and exclusion. o
3-501.17(B) Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day the original container is opened onsite not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(B) PfPf
Food service area: Open deli meat turkey and ham held in deli case for over 24 hours not date marked. COS: Pic date marked the deli meats. x
7-102.11 Working container of poisonous or toxic materials taken from a bulk supply not clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. 7-102.11 PfPf
Food service area: Plastic spray bottles contain window and all purpose cleaners not labeled. COS: Chemical spray bottles labeled by pic. x Print Date: 7/22/2022 Page 2 of 5
2-401.11 Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11
Food service area: Open employee water bottles stored on top of prep table next to deli slicer. COS: Employee water bottles discarded by pic. 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
Food service area: Cardboard boxes, broom and dust pan stored in front of hand wash sink. COS: Cardboard boxes and maintenance tools removed by pic. x
6-301.13 Sink used for food preparation or utensil washing, or a service sink or curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water or similar wastes provided with handwashing aids or devices required for a handwashing sink. 6-301.13
Food service area: Soap dispenser installed over 3 compartment sink. o

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-204.11 Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D)
Backroom area: Reach in freezer missing thermometer. o
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
Backroom area: Gap under back door. o
3-305.11 Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11
Backroom area: Half and half creamers in cardboard packaging stored on walk in cooler floor. o
4-904.11 Single-service or single-use articles handled, displayed or dispensed without protection from contamination of food- and lip-contact surfaces; single-service or single-use knives, forks or spoons not presented so that only the handles are touched by employees or consumers; or single-service or single-use articles that are intended for food- or lip-contact not furnished for consumer self-service with the original individual wrapper intact or from an approved dispenser. 4-904.11
Coffee station: Single serve plastic knives, forks and spoons stored on top of coffee counter not inverted. COS: Pic inverted single serve articles. x
4-903.11(A) Single-service or single-use articles 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. 4-903.11(A)
Backroom area: Case of single serve foam cups stored on floor. o
4-202.16 Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices or not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. 4-202.16
Backroom area: Soda crates using as shelves in walk in cooler. o
4-402.12 Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable not sealed to the floor or elevated on legs that provide at least a 6-inch clearance between the floor and the equipment; or counter-mounted equipment that is not easily moveable not elevated on legs that provide at least a 4-inch clearance between the table and the equipment. 4-402.12
Backroom area: Several storage shelves in walk in cooler not 6" inches off the floor. o
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
Food service area: Black mold like substances build up in 3 compartment sink. COS: 3 compartment sink was cleaned and sanitized during inspection. x
5-402.11 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
Food service area: 3 compartment sink is directly plumbed. o
5-501.11 Storage area or enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables not clean. 5-501.115
Outside area: Litter on dumpster pad. o
5-501.11 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors when located outdoors; or indoor receptacles that contain food not kept covered when not in continuous use or after they are filled. 5-501.113
Outside area: Dumpster lids open. o
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Backroom area: Several stained ceiling tiles. o Print Date: 7/22/2022 Page 3 of 5 53 Citation Description: 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 Observation: Backroom area: Walk in cooler fan guards, ceiling and front wall dusty and floor under low shelves not clean. o
99 This food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. The Food Establishment shall begin the permitting process within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520 for further assistance.
This food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. The Food Establishment shall begin the permitting process within 10 days. o

Lawrence Chevron Food Mart in Boynton Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lawrence Chevron Food Mart in Boynton Beach last inspected?
Lawrence Chevron Food Mart in Boynton Beach was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on July 22, 2022. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit.
How many inspections has Lawrence Chevron Food Mart in Boynton Beach had?
Lawrence Chevron Food Mart in Boynton Beach has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Lawrence Chevron Food Mart in Boynton Beach find?
Lawrence Chevron Food Mart in Boynton Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on July 22, 2022 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit).
Has Lawrence Chevron Food Mart in Boynton Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Lawrence Chevron Food Mart in Boynton Beach has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Lawrence Chevron Food Mart in Boynton Beach?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Lawrence Chevron Food Mart in Boynton Beach 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; 2-401.11: Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11; 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.

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