Pdq Grocery in Clewiston

Last inspected:

215 W Ventura Ave, Clewiston, FL 33440
Overview

PDQ Grocery in Clewiston is a convenience store that retails hemp products alongside prepackaged foods. The facility has been inspected twice since June 2022. The June 8, 2022 initial inspection documented five violations including live grain insects found inside bags of white rice in the retail area, which the person in charge voluntarily discarded during the inspection. The inspector also noted that the person in charge lacked knowledge of employee health policies and could not answer basic questions about foodborne illnesses and employee reporting requirements; guidance was provided. A sanitizer test kit was not available in the food service area. The facility was cited for operating without a valid food permit on September 8, 2022, a focused inspection conducted as a follow-up to the initial inspection findings.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
6Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Pdq Grocery in Clewiston: FDACS Inspection History (2)

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.

— 2 inspections
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Focused Inspection· 1 violation· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: DONALD HANCOCK

Comments: Request # 5084126 the entity is open and operating. It is the same owner. Sun Biz FL has as active

Good Retail Practice Violations

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.
The Entity is open and operating o
— Met Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Request# 5080398. Initial inspection conducted. Water documentation provided. New food establishment owner now operating at this location address. Food Establishment manufactures, processes, packs, holds, prepares or sells products intended for human consumption that contain hemp, hemp extract, CBD or other cannabinoids. Food establishment is retailing hemp inhaled products and may add prepackaged hemp edibles at a later date. 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 establishment has incorrectly selected their Hemp designation on their permit application. The correct designation was confirmed during the initial inspection.

Risk-Based Violations

3-101.11 Food not safe, or is adulterated. 3-101.11 PP
Retail area- live grain insects inside bags of white rice. COS- person in charge voluntarily discarded all the infested bags of rice into the trash. x
2-201.11(A) The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) PP
Person in charge does not have knowledge of employee health and cannot answer basic questions about foodborne diseases, symptoms, and other important information that relate to employee health. Employee health policy guidance for development of a policy was given to the entity. o
95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
No certified food protection manager/certificate available for inspector review. o Print Date: 6/8/2022 Page 1 of 3

Good Retail Practice Violations

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
Back area- no wire mesh screening over the window vent in the restroom or over the window mounted exhaust fan that does not work in the back storage room. 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
Food service area- no sanitizer test kit available. o

Pdq Grocery in Clewiston: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pdq Grocery in Clewiston last inspected?
Pdq Grocery in Clewiston was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 8, 2022. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Pdq Grocery in Clewiston had?
Pdq Grocery in Clewiston has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Pdq Grocery in Clewiston find?
Pdq Grocery in Clewiston was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 8, 2022 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Focused Inspection).
Has Pdq Grocery in Clewiston had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Pdq Grocery in Clewiston has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Pdq Grocery in Clewiston?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Pdq Grocery in Clewiston are: 2-201.11(A): The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) P; 3-101.11: Food not safe, or is adulterated. 3-101.11 P; 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.

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