Palmcoast S & N in Flagler Beach

Last inspected:

6020 E Highway 100, Flagler Beach, FL 32136
Overview

Palmcoast S & N, a convenience store with limited food service in Flagler Beach, was inspected three times between September 2022 and August 2023. The September 2022 inspection documented 23 violations, primarily related to hemp product compliance and food safety management. The facility was found carrying hemp extract products without being designated as a Hemp Food Establishment under Florida Statutes 581.217, and was directed to remit the appropriate licensing fee within 10 days. Priority Foundation violations included missing employee health agreements and reporting procedures for illness, a person in charge unable to answer questions about foodborne illness prevention, lack of written procedures for responding to vomitus or diarrhea events, absence of a certified food protection manager, no temperature measuring device for cold food products, and no sanitizing solution test kit. Follow-up focused inspections on November 28, 2022 and August 8, 2023 each documented zero violations, indicating the facility came into compliance after the initial inspection.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.
23Violations

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Palmcoast S & N in Flagler 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.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: CLYDE ZALESKI, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Copy of 2023 Senate Bill 1676 Department Notice provided at time of visit

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: BONNIE KRONZ, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: This visit associated with request #5087684

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· 23 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: BONNIE KRONZ, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. Food Establishment manufactures, processes, packs, holds, prepares or sells products intended for human consumption that contain hemp, hemp extract, CBD or other cannabinoids. Provided current copy of s. 581.217, Florida Statutes, pertaining to labeling requirements of hemp extract products. This food establishment was found to be carrying products containing hemp extract for human consumption while not being designated as a Hemp Food Establishment. 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. Contact the Business Center by email at [email protected] or by calling 850-245-5520 for further assistance. The Food Establishment intends to carry products containing hemp extract for human consumption this permit year and has been designated as a Hemp Food Establishment.

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
No Signed Agreements or means to Verify Employee Illness Reporting Responsibility. o
2-102.11(C) 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 unable to answer questions related to food borne illness. Industry handout provided. 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
Written procedures not provided during inspection for clean up of vomitus or diarrhea event inside of food establishment. o Print Date: 9/15/2022 Page 1 of 6 95 Print Date: 9/15/2022 Page 2 of 6 Citation Description: 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. Observation: No certified food protection manager certification provided during inspection o
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
Backroom: No hand drying device at hand wash sink next to ware wash sink. Cos: manager provided paper towels at hand wash sink x

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-204.11 Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D)
No Ambient air thermometer available inside of walk in cooler where temperature control for safety foods are stored. o
4-302.12 Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf
No Thin Tipped Probe Thermometer Provided for taking the Temperature of Cold Food Products Received and Cold Held o
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
Retail: No common name on plastic container of sugar stored at coffee bar 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
Retail: Packaged beverages stored on shelving exposed to splash from condensate dripping from ceiling cooling fans inside of walk in cooler. Bottom shelf of candy display where packaged candy is stored is not 6 inches above the floor in front of register area. o
4-803.11 Soiled linens not kept in clean, nonabsorbent receptacles or clean, washable laundry bags or not stored and transported to prevent contamination of food, clean equipment, clean utensils, or single-service and single-use articles. 4-803.11
Backroom: Soiled linens left to dry on ware washing sink not stored to prevent contamination of equipment. o
4-903.11(C) Single-service or single-use articles not kept in the original protective package or not stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used. 4-903.11(C)
Retail: Single use cups stored without protection of lip contact surface at coffee bar. Single use coffee stirring sticks stored without protection at coffee bar o
4-202.16 Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices or not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. 4-202.16
Retail: Raw unsealed wood used as shelving for packaged drinks inside of walk in cooler o
4-501.14 Warewashing equipment; sinks, basins or other receptacles used for washing or rinsing raw food or laundering wiping cloths; or drainboards or equipment used to substitute for drainboards not cleaned before use, throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils and ensure the equipment performs its intended function, and at least every 24 hours when used. 4-501.14
Backroom: Heavy residue build up inside of all 3 sink basins of warewash sink o
4-303.11 Cleaning agent used to clean equipment and utensils or chemical sanitizer used to sanitize equipment and utensils not provided and available for use during all hours of operation. 4-303.11
Backroom: No cleaning agent available at ware washing sink. Cos: Manager provided liquid soap during inspection. x
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
Backroom: No sanitizing test kit available during inspection. Inspector provided chlorine test kit o
4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Retail: Residue build up on outside surface of self service coffee machine o
5-403.12 Condensate drainage or other non-sewage liquids or rainwater not drained from point of discharge to disposal according to law. 5-403.12
Retail: Condensate dripping onto floor and into bucket on floor from ceiling cooling fans in walk in cooler. o Print Date: 9/15/2022 Page 3 of 6 51 Citation Description: Plumbing fixtures including but not limited to handwashing sinks, toilets and urinals not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. 6-501.18 Observation: Backroom: Dirt and residue inside of hand wash sink basin next to ware wash sink o
5-501.16(B)-(C) Waste receptacle not provided in each area where refuse is generated or commonly discarded, or where recyclables or returnables are placed, or at each lavatory or group of adjacent lavatories where disposable towels are used at handwashing lavatories. 5-501.16(B)-(C)
Backroom: No trash receptacle provided at hand wash sink next to warewash sink o
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Retail: Stained ceiling tiles over retail sales floor where food is stored. Broken door knob to cabinet located under microwave. Backroom: Missing ceiling tiles in dry storage room where single use items for consumer service are stored. o
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
Retail: Flooring inside of walk in cooler is buckled and repaired with an un smooth and not easily cleanable porous wooden peg board. 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
Retail: Dust build up on fan vent guards inside of walk in cooler. Black residue build up on drink slides of walk in cooler. Residue build up on doors to restrooms. Black residue on wall next to warewash sink. Residue on glass door fronts of self service cooler doors. Residue on shelving where packaged chips are stored. 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
Retail: Plastic and cardboard debris located inside of walk in cooler o
94 Food establishment manufactures, processes, packs, holds, prepares or sells products consisting of or containing hemp extract intended for human consumption and is not designated as a Hemp Food Establishment. Food establishment shall remit payment of appropriate fee within 10 days. 5K-4.034(3), F.A.C.
This food establishment was found to be carrying food products containing hemp extract while not being designated as a Hemp Food Establishment. The Food Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate fee within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520 for further assistance o
99 The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.
2022 Food permit not on display or made available during inspection o

Palmcoast S & N in Flagler Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Palmcoast S & N in Flagler Beach last inspected?
Palmcoast S & N in Flagler Beach was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 8, 2023. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Palmcoast S & N in Flagler Beach had?
Palmcoast S & N in Flagler Beach has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Palmcoast S & N in Flagler Beach find?
Palmcoast S & N in Flagler Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 8, 2023 (Focused Inspection).
Has Palmcoast S & N in Flagler Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Palmcoast S & N in Flagler Beach has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Palmcoast S & N in Flagler Beach?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Palmcoast S & N in Flagler 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): 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; 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.

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