The Seed in Coconut Creek

Last inspected:

6742 N State Road 7, Coconut Creek, FL 33073
Overview

The Seed, a convenience store limited food service facility in Coconut Creek, was found operating without a valid food permit during a consultation inspection on September 1, 2026. Inspector Scott House identified seven violations requiring correction.

Violations included single-use deli containers being washed and reused in the backroom; a threaded faucet at the water softener lacking a required backflow prevention device; a restroom door that did not completely self-close; absent written employee procedures for responding to vomitus or diarrhea events; a handwashing sink blocked by stored items (corrected during inspection); and a missing handwashing sign at the service counter hand sink. The facility was directed to complete the permitting process within 10 days and contact the Department at (850) 245-5520 for further assistance. The inspection concluded with violations requiring correction before the establishment could legally operate.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

1FDACS Insp.
7Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

The Seed in Coconut Creek: 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 - Met Sanitation Inspection· 7 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: SCOTT HOUSE, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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. 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. Consultation visit with food establishment management. Request#5162708 Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must meet all permitting requirements as specified in Rule 5K-4.020(2)(a)-(e), F.A.C. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted and must be accompanied by an invoice. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Failure to meet all permitting requirements 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 suspend food activities. 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

2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
Person in charge at time of inspection could not show written employee procedures for cleanup of a vomit and diarrhea event.
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
Backroom Area: Hand sink at ware wash sink blocked by items stored in basin. COS: items properly stored at time of inspection.
6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14
Food Service Area: Hand washing sign not present at hand sink at service counter.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-502.13(A) Single-service or single-use articles reused. 4-502.13(A)Repeat
Backroom Area: Single use to-go deli containers being washed and reused.
5-203.14 Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air gap or installation of an approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf
Backroom Area: Threaded faucet at water softener missing backflow prevention device.
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 Area: Only restroom door not completely self closing.
99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2), F.A.C. The food establishment shall complete the permitting process within 10 days. Contact the Department at (850) 245-5520 for further assistance.
This food establishment was found to be operating prior to the initial inspection without a valid food permit. o

The Seed in Coconut Creek: Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Seed in Coconut Creek last inspected?
The Seed. in Coconut Creek was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 1, 2026. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
How many inspections has The Seed in Coconut Creek had?
The Seed. in Coconut Creek has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of The Seed in Coconut Creek find?
The Seed. in Coconut Creek was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 1, 2026 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
Has The Seed in Coconut Creek had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, The Seed. in Coconut Creek has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at The Seed in Coconut Creek?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at The Seed. in Coconut Creek are: 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; 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14; 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf.

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