J&j Farms in Deerfield Beach

Last inspected:

2777 W Hillsboro Blvd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Overview

J&J Farms in Deerfield Beach is operating without a valid food permit and failed a sanitation inspection on February 23, 2026, with 10 violations cited. The person in charge was unable to verify that food employees had been informed of the requirement to report illness and symptoms transmissible through food, and could not correctly answer questions about foodborne disease prevention, restriction, and exclusion procedures. The facility lacks written procedures for employees to follow during vomiting and diarrheal incidents, and inspectors found a direct connection between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in the backroom three-compartment sink.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
10Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

J&j Farms in Deerfield 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 - Met Sanitation Inspection· 10 violations· Operating Without Permit

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. Visit conducted to Follow up on request 5151051. 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 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

Risk-Based Violations

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
Person in charge was unable to ensure that food employees were informed in a verifiable manner to report their illness and or symptoms relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.
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
Person in charge was unable to correctly respond to questions relating to food borne disease and symptoms that may cause food borne disease. Also, person in charge was unable to relate to conditions of restriction and exclusion. o
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 entity does not have any written procedures to address clean up procedures for accidental vomiting and diarrheal incidents.
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.

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 and backdoor.
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 wooden shelves storing bottled and canned beverages in walk in cooler.
4-301.13 Drainboards, utensil racks, or tables not large enough to accommodate all soiled and cleaned items that accumulate during hours of operation or not provided for necessary utensil holding before cleaning and after sanitizing. 4-301.13
Backroom area: No drain board installed at 3 compartment sink.
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
Backroom area: 3 compartment sink directly plumbed.
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 fanguard and ceiling dusty.
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 Business Center 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

J&j Farms in Deerfield Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was J&j Farms in Deerfield Beach last inspected?
J&j Farms in Deerfield Beach was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 23, 2026. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
How many inspections has J&j Farms in Deerfield Beach had?
J&j Farms in Deerfield Beach has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of J&j Farms in Deerfield Beach find?
J&j Farms in Deerfield Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 23, 2026 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
Has J&j Farms in Deerfield Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, J&j Farms in Deerfield Beach has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at J&j Farms in Deerfield Beach?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at J&j Farms in Deerfield Beach are: 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) Pf; 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) Pf; 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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