Autozone in Coral Springs

Last inspected:

2120 N University Dr, Coral Springs, FL 33071
Overview

AutoZone #5360 in Coral Springs operated without a valid food permit when inspected on April 4, 2023, triggering six violations. An inspector found tire coating and car wash bottles displayed on the retail counter directly above candies, creating a contamination hazard; these chemicals were removed during the inspection. The facility lacked written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting and diarrheal incidents. The inspection resulted in an operating without permit citation, and the facility was directed to submit payment for permit fees through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services before resuming food sales operations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
6Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Autozone in Coral Springs: 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: 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. 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. 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.

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
Food establishment does not have any written procedures to address clean up procedures foraccidental vomiting and diarrheal incidents. o
7-301.11 Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11 PP
Retail area: Tire coating and car wash bottles displayed on counter top over candies. COS: Chemicals removed by pic. x Print Date: 4/4/2023 Page 1 of 4

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
Backroom area: Gap under receiving door. 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: Food storage shelf not 6" inches off the floor. o
4-101.19 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that requires frequent cleaning not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. 4-101.19
Backroom area: Raw wood shelving. 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.
This food establishment was found to be operating prior to the initial inspection without a valid food permit. o

Autozone in Coral Springs: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Autozone in Coral Springs last inspected?
Autozone #5360 in Coral Springs was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on April 4, 2023. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit.
How many inspections has Autozone in Coral Springs had?
Autozone #5360 in Coral Springs has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Autozone in Coral Springs find?
Autozone #5360 in Coral Springs was most recently inspected by FDACS on April 4, 2023 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit).
Has Autozone in Coral Springs had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Autozone #5360 in Coral Springs has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Autozone in Coral Springs?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Autozone #5360 in Coral Springs are: 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; 7-301.11: Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11 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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