Sea Market in Destin

Last inspected:

16055 Emerald Coast Pkwy Unit 109, Destin, FL 32541
Overview

Sea Market in Destin had a Stop Use Order issued on April 15, 2024 for its Reduced Oxygen Packaging (ROP) machine, which remained in effect as of the most recent inspection on August 21, 2024. The facility operated without a valid food permit during this period. An April 2024 inspection documented 11 violations including failures to maintain shellstock tags with required dates and sale chronology, lack of verifiable employee health reporting procedures, missing consumer advisories for raw molluscan shellfish, no written procedures for responding to vomitus or diarrheal events, and absence of sanitizer solution test strips. Subsequent focused inspections on July 17 and August 21, 2024 verified the Stop Use Order remained in effect; the owner was directed to request written release of the equipment through the FDACS Food Permit system once corrections and required documentation were obtained.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.
12Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Sea Market in Destin: 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.

— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection - Check-back Needed· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: JOHN PEEBLES

Comments: This off site check-back inspection conducted to verify compliance of food safety citations observed during previous inspection. Owner confirmed Stop Use Order is in effect and Reduced Oxygen Packaging machine is not in use. The Stop Use order place on the Reduced Oxygen Packaging (ROP) machine on 04-15-2024 remains in effect. Violation of the Stop Use order may result in Administrative Fines.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Focused Inspection - Check-back Needed· 1 violation· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: TAMARA JOSEY, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Request 5117012: Owner requested information about permit. Stop Use Order issued. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or when required documents have been obtained to request food safety inspector visit for written release of equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action. The Stop Use order place on the Reduced Oxygen Packaging (ROP) machine on 04-15-2024 remains in effect. Violation of the Stop Use order may result in Administrative Fines. This check-back inspection conducted to verify compliance of food safety citations observed during previous inspection. This food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. The Food Establishment shall begin the permitting process within

Good Retail Practice Violations

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.
The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. The Food Establishment shall begin the permitted process within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520. o
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Check-back Needed· 11 violations· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: SCOTT MINICH, 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].

Risk-Based Violations

3-203.12 Shellstock tags or labels do not remain attached to the original container until the container is empty; date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served not recorded on the tag or label; identity of the source of shellstock not maintained by retaining shellstock tags or labels for 90 calendar days from the last date sold or served in chronological order; or shellstock removed from its tagged or labeled container commingled with shellstock from another container before being ordered by the consumer. 3-203.12 PfPf
Processing - Multiple shellstock tags being retained by the establishment were observed to not contain the date the last shellstock from the lot was sold and are not being kept in chronological order.
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
No verifiable manner available to ensure employees have been informed of their responsibility to report foodborne illness symptoms, diagnosis or exposure.
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
Retail - No consumer advisory disclosure or reminder available for raw molluscan shellfish displayed for retail sale in seafood case.
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
No written procedure for responding to a vomitus or diarrheal event available at the 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
Back Room - Unisex restroom handwashing sink was observed to not have required signage posted. Processing - Warewashing area handwashing sink was observed to not have required signage posted. COS. Provided handwashing signage during inspection.
3-201.11(C) Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101, 9 CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381. 3-201.11(C) PfPf
Retail - Multiple packaged dry seasoning mixes displayed for retail sale were observed to not be labeled from source as required. COS. Removed from retail sale 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.
No certified food protection manager certificate available at the time of inspection.

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
Processing - A spray bottle which staff identified as containing a vinegar solution was observed to not be labeled to identify its contents.
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
Processing - An employee was observed dispensing and packaging exposed seafood without wearing an effective hair restraint.
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
No sanitizer solution test strips available at the time of inspection.
99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit and has not met all permitting requirements. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2) F.A.C.
The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. See comments. o

Sea Market in Destin: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sea Market in Destin last inspected?
Sea Market in Destin was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 21, 2024. Inspection type: Focused Inspection - Check-back Needed.
How many inspections has Sea Market in Destin had?
Sea Market in Destin has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Sea Market in Destin find?
Sea Market in Destin was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 21, 2024 (Focused Inspection - Check-back Needed).
Has Sea Market in Destin had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Sea Market in Destin has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Sea Market in Destin?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Sea Market in Destin 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; 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; 3-201.11(C): Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101, 9 CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381. 3-201.11(C) Pf.

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