How many inspections has Abco Supermarket in Deerfield Beach had?

Abco Supermarket in Deerfield Beach has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Abco Supermarket in Deerfield Beach find?

Abco Supermarket in Deerfield Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 5, 2025 (Focused Inspection).

Has Abco Supermarket in Deerfield Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

Yes, Abco Supermarket in Deerfield Beach has 2 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.

Abco Supermarket in Deerfield Beach

Name: Abco Supermarket in Deerfield Beach Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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Last inspected: August 5, 2025

56 Nw 2nd St, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Palm Beach County · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice · FDACS
Owner: Choupal Enterprises INC
FDACS Estab #: 378167

Overview

Abco Supermarket in Deerfield Beach has received two stop-sale orders issued May 30, 2025 for adulterated products. The first order required destruction of carrots found stale and dried out on the top shelf of a walk-in cooler; the second order covered gallons of whole milk and shredded and sliced cheese found in open-face retail display without proper cold holding temperatures. Both products were voluntarily destroyed by management and witnessed by the inspector.

The facility received 18 violations during a Met Inspection on April 12, 2023, including priority-level violations for hot-held fish fillets, sausages, and fried chicken wings maintained between 99°F and 113°F (minimum required 135°F); the foods were reheated to 165°F during the inspection. Additional intermediate violations included failure to date-mark ready-to-eat cooked meats, lack of employee health policy documentation, and absence of written procedures for vomit and diarrheal event cleanup. A focused inspection on August 5, 2025 documented 5 violations, including a priority-foundation violation for no hand soap or paper towels at a handwashing sink in the kitchen; paper towels and hand soap were provided during the inspection.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.

43Violations

2Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS: August 5, 2025

Abco Supermarket in Deerfield 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.

2025 — 2 inspections

Aug 5, 2025 — Focused Inspection· 5 violations· Focused Inspection

Inspector: STEVEN MENTOR, 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. Visit conducted in response to Request# 5135861

Risk-Based Violations

6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf

kitchen: No cleaning liquid or hand drying device available at hand sink next to three compartment sink. COS: Paper towels and hand soap provided during inspection.

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.Repeat

Food establishment does not have a Certified Food Protection Manager.

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-501.13 Time/temperature control for safety food not thawed under refrigeration that maintains the food at 41°F or less, completely submerged under cold running water with sufficient velocity to agitate and float off loose particles, or as part of the cooking process. When thawed under cold running water, ready-to-eat food allowed to rise above 41°F or raw animal food allowed to be above 41°F for more than 4 hours. 3-501.13 (A)-(D)

Kitchen: Observed thawing raw ground pork in three compartment sink. COS: Advised food establishment of approved thawing methods. Placed ground pork in walk in cooler.

2-402.11 Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11Repeat

Kitchen: Observed food employee not wearing hair restraint.

5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)

Kitchen: Water leaking from pipes under three compartment sink.

May 30, 2025 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 20 violations· 2 stop-sale orders· Met Requirements

Inspector: TARIQUL ISLAM, 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.

Risk-Based Violations

3-101.11 Food not safe, or is adulterated. 3-101.11 PP

Back room: Box of carrots found on top shelf of walking in cooler were stale and dried out. Stop sale order issued. See supplement. COS: Carrots were voluntarily Discarded by management. x

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

Back room: Raw chicken on shelf of walk in cooler over ready to eat sausages. COS: chicken was moved to proper location during visit. x Print Date: 5/30/2025 Page 1 of 4 o 20 P Citation Description: Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) P Observation: Retail: Gallons of whole milk, shredded cheese, sliced cheese found in open face cooler on shelf next to kitchen with internal temperatures of 44-46 degrees F when checked with an accurate probe thermometer. Stop Sale Order Issued, see supplement. COS: items were voluntarily discarded by manager during visit.

2-103.11(O) Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf

Food service area: No employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility related to the foodborne illness and symptoms to report to person in charge.

3-501.17(A) Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held for more than 24 hours not clearly marked 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 of preparation not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(A) PfPf

Back room: Cooked pork, beef, and chicken made 2 days prior and stored in walk in cooler not date marked: COS: All foods were date marked during visit. Y x

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 PfPfRepeat

The establishment does not have a written policy in place for proper response to vomit or diarrheal events. Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events provided via Email.

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: Employee drinks on counter next to fryer in kitchen. COS: Drinks were discarded by manager during visit.

Food service: Hand wash sink next to three compartment sink missing paper towels. COS: Paper towels were provided during visit.

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-302.12 Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12

Food service: Bulk bins of flower and salt not labeled at time of inspection.

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 room: Gap under out side door near employee rest rooms.

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

Back room area: Bags of onions and carrots stored directly on the walk in cooler floor.

Food service: Employee in food service area not wearing proper hair restraints.

3-304.14(B) Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces not held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a proper concentration as specified in the Food Code. 3-304.14(B) (1)

Food service: Wet wiping cloths on counter next to stove not stored in sanitized solution in between uses.

4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)

Food service area: Grease and accumulation of dried food particles build up underside of the prep tables.

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: Self closer on restroom door snapped off.

5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17

Backroom area: Covered trash can was not provided in unisex restroom.

6-501.11 Premises not free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. 6-501.114

Backroom area: Unused prep reach in cooler and band saw machine stored inside the store.

6-101.11 Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use are not smooth, durable, or easily cleanable for areas where food operations are conducted; or are absorbent for areas subject to moisture, or flushing or spray cleaning methods. Carpet for carpeted areas is not closely woven and easily cleanable. Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings not designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. 6-101.11 and 6-201.11

Backroom area: Damaged walk in cooler wooden floor.

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

Backroom area: Blood stain and debris on walk in cooler floor under raw meats storage shelf.

6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11

Retail area: Several stained ceiling tiles.

6-305.11 Dressing rooms or dressing areas not designated when employees routinely change their clothes in the establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not provided for the orderly storage of employee’s clothing and other possessions. 6-305.11

Food service area: Employee mobile phones stored on top of prep table. COS: Employee mobile phones were removed by person in charge.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated.

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.

2023 — 1 inspection

Apr 12, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 18 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TARIQUL ISLAM, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement and Norovirus clean up and disinfection handouts provided.

Risk-Based Violations

3-501.16(A)(1) 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) PP

Food service area: Internal temperature of swat fish fillets, sausages and fried chicken wings were 99*-113* fahrenheit temperature inside hot holding case. COS: Out of temperature foods were reheated at 165*f for at least 15 seconds. x Print Date: 4/12/2023 Page 1 of 5 21 Pf Citation Description: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held for more than 24 hours not clearly marked 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 of preparation not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(A) Pf Observation: Backroom area: Store cooked fried rice and beef curry held in walk in cooler for over 24 hours not date marked. COS: Pic date marked all foods. x

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) 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 maycause food borne disease. Also, was unable to relate conditions of restriction and exclusion. o

3-603.11(A) Animal food that is raw, undercooked, or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens is served or sold in a ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready-to-eat food without informing consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder using effective written means. 3-603.11(A) PfPf

Food service area: No consumer advisory posted for undercooked eggs. o

Food establishment does not have any written procedures to address clean up procedures foraccidental vomiting and diarrheal incidents. o Print Date: 4/12/2023 Page 2 of 5

Food service area: Open employee water bottle stored inside deli case with wholesome foods. COS: Employee drink was discarded by pic. x

Food service area: No paper towels provided at hand wash sink. COS: Paper towels provided by pic. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

Food service area: Bulk sugar bin and squeeze bottles contain vinegar, hot sauce and mayonnaise not labeled. COS: Bulk bin and squeeze bottles were labeled by pic. x

Backroom area: Gap under backdoor adjacent to food service area. 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: Case of cookies stored on floor. o

3-304.14(B)(1) Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces not held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a proper concentration as specified in the Food Code. 3-304.14(B)(1)

Food service area: In use wet wiping cloths stored on top of prep table between uses. 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

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

4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)

Food service area: Dried food particles and grease build up underside of prep tables, oven, fryer, hot and cold holding cases and plastic bulk bin lids. o

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: No self closer on restroom door. o

5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17

Backroom area: No covered trash can provided in unisex restroom. o

6-501.11 Premises not free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. 6-501.114

Backroom area: Unused band saw machines, reach in coolers, generator, shelves stored in the store. o

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

Backroom area: Walk in cooler fan guards and ceiling dusty. o

6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11

Retail area: Several stained ceiling tiles. o

Abco Supermarket in Deerfield Beach: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (2)

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.

FDACS stop-sale and stop-use orders for Abco Supermarket in Deerfield Beach
Date	Order Type	Product	Brand/Lot	Reason
May 30, 2025	STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated.
May 30, 2025	STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.

Abco Supermarket in Deerfield Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Abco Supermarket in Deerfield Beach last inspected?: Abco Supermarket in Deerfield Beach was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 5, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Abco Supermarket in Deerfield Beach had?: Abco Supermarket in Deerfield Beach has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Abco Supermarket in Deerfield Beach find?: Abco Supermarket in Deerfield Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 5, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Abco Supermarket in Deerfield Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: Yes, Abco Supermarket in Deerfield Beach has 2 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 Abco Supermarket in Deerfield Beach?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Abco Supermarket in Deerfield Beach are: 6-501.11: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11; 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf; 2-402.11: Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11.
Does Abco Supermarket in Deerfield Beach have any repeat violations?: Yes, Abco Supermarket in Deerfield Beach has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 6-501.11: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11; 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf; 2-402.11: Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11.