Robert Is Here Fruit Stand in Florida City

Last inspected:

344 St & Se 192 Ave, Florida City, FL 33034
Overview

Robert Is Here Fruit Stand in Florida City has 5 inspections on record dating back to April 2023. A re-inspection required in April 2023 documented 14 violations, including high-priority findings for raw egg whites stored over produce, unapproved coconut water bottles, cut melons held at unsafe temperature (52°F), bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat cilantro, and failure to sanitize a utensil after washing. All corrected-on-site violations involved voluntary product discards and immediate management discussion. Subsequent inspections in May 2023 documented 3 violations, all corrected during the visit: missing handwashing supplies in the smoothie kitchen, unlabeled coconut water, and continued lack of written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea cleanup. An emergency assessment following South Florida flooding in November 2023 found no violations. In March 2026, a sanitation inspection documented 1 violation for missing written procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events, with the establishment given 90 calendar days to provide proof of approved sewage source. The most recent focused inspection on March 12, 2026 was a consultation visit with no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

5FDACS Insp.
18Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Robert Is Here Fruit Stand in Florida City: FDACS Inspection History (5)

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.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MAGALY CICERO-ASQUERI, SANITATION AND SAFETY SUPERVISOR SES

Comments: Consultation visit with food establishment management.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements

Inspector: JULIO AZPURUA, 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. The issues described regarding Request # 5148351 were addressed with the person in charge during the inspection. Food establishment has 90 calendar days to provide proof of Sewage, from an approved source. When establishment has obtained required documentation, please email to [email protected] Failure to comply may result in a re-inspection required inspection summary. Guidance for written procedures for the clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events document is provided via e-mail.

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
The establishment lacks written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrhea incidents. Copy of guidance for written procedures for cleaning up vomiting and diarrheal events provided.
— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: LENI ZUNINO, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Conducted Emergency Assessment in Response to South Florida Flooding.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: CATALINA ORDONEZ, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

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 written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event involving the discharge of vomitus/diarrhea. Copy of guidance for written procedures for the clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events provided. 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
Smoothie kitchen- No paper towels or other hand drying device is provided at the hand sink near the ware wash sink. o
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- Bottles of coconut water in the reach in display coolers are not labeled with manufacturer's information. COS, manufacturer's label was provided by management during inspection. x
— Re-Inspection Required· 14 violations· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: ASHLEY MONTANEZ

Comments: Re-inspection visit required issued for food establishment. A re-inspection will be conducted on or about 14 days. Provided establishment with clean-up of Vomit/Diarrhea Guidance handout. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

Risk-Based Violations

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
Smoothie kitchen area- container of raw egg whites are stored over produce in the reach in cooler near the condiment cooler. Cos- container of raw egg whites were moved to the bottom shelf of the reach in cooler. x
4-702.11 Utensil or food-contact surface of equipment not sanitized before use after cleaning. 4-702.11 PP
Smoothie kitchen area- observed employee not sanitizing spoon used for peanuts after washing and rinsing. Cos- discussed with management on proper sanitizing procedures; spoon was cleaned and sanitized during the visit. x
3-501.16(A)(2) Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) PP
Backroom area- packages of cut melons in the walk in cooler cut on 4/15 had an internal temperature of 52 deg F. Cos- Packages Of Cut Watermelon Were Voluntarily Discarded By Management. 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 PfPf
No written procedures are provided for the clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal events. Provided establishment with Guidance handout. o
3-404.11 Juice packaged onsite and not treated under a HACCP plan to attain a 5-log reduction not labeled as specified in 21 CFR 101.17(g) with a warning notice as follows: "WARNING: This product has not been pasteurized and, therefore, may contain harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness in children, the elderly, and persons with weakened immune systems." 3-404.11 PfPf
Retail area- in house bottled and made orange juice in the reach in display cooler does not have a warning label provided on the bottles. Cos- warning label was provided on the bottles of in house made orange juice by management. x Print Date: 4/21/2023 Page 2 of 4
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
Smoothie kitchen/ Produce area- observed employee drinking beverage in the processing area. o
3-301.11(B) Food employee contacting exposed ready-to-eat foods with bare hands or not using suitable utensils; alternate method not approved or approved but not followed to allow food employees to have bare hand contact with exposed ready-to-eat food; or food employee contacting exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands at the time it is being added to other food items as an ingredient without cooking/heating the final product to the required temperature to allow bare hand contact. 3-301.11(B) PP
Produce area- observed employee handling and cutting ready to eat (RTE) washed cilantro with their bare hands. Cos- discussed with management on no bare hand contact with ready to eat (RTE) foods; employee washed their hands, donned gloves, and discarded all processed cilantro during the visit. x
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
Smoothie kitchen- no disposable paper towels or other hand drying device is provided at the handwash sink near the reach in cooler. Cos- disposable paper towels were provided at the handwash sink by management. x
5-202.12(A) Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least 100°F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. 5-202.12(A) PfPf
smoothie kitchen area- no hot water is provided at the handwash sink near the reach in cooler. Cos- hot water was provided at the handwash sink during the visit. x Print Date: 4/21/2023 Page 1 of 4 9 Pf Citation Description: 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 Observation: Retail area- jars of honeys on the retail display shelf are not labeled with manufacturer's information. Cos- manufacturer's label was provided by management. x
3-201.11(A) Food not obtained from sources that comply with law. 3-201.11(A) PP
Retail area- bottles of coconut water in the reach in display coolers are not from an approved source. Cos- bottles of coconut water were removed and voluntarily discarded during the visit. 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)
Retail area- no ambient temperature measuring thermometer is provided in the reach in display cooler near the smoothie kitchen. o
3-304.12(C)(F) During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil not stored on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment; in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particles to the drain when used with moist foods; in a clean, protected location when used only with food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or in a container of water maintained at 135°F or greater. 3-304.12(C)(F)
Service counter- spoon used for crockpot peanuts is stored in a container with standing water. Cos- container and spoon were removed to be cleaned and sanitized during the visit. x
4-501.12 Surfaces that are subject to scratching or scoring not resurfaced or discarded when they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. 4-501.12
Smoothie kitchen/ produce area- cutting boards on the prep tables has heavy score marks. 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)
Retail area- the air condenser and walls of the reach in display cooler near the walk in cooler has a heavy buildup of ice. o

Robert Is Here Fruit Stand in Florida City: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Robert Is Here Fruit Stand in Florida City last inspected?
Robert Is Here Fruit Stand in Florida City was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 12, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Robert Is Here Fruit Stand in Florida City had?
Robert Is Here Fruit Stand in Florida City has 5 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Robert Is Here Fruit Stand in Florida City find?
Robert Is Here Fruit Stand in Florida City was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 12, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Robert Is Here Fruit Stand in Florida City had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Robert Is Here Fruit Stand in Florida City has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Robert Is Here Fruit Stand in Florida City?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Robert Is Here Fruit Stand in Florida City are: 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; 2-501.11: 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; 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.
Does Robert Is Here Fruit Stand in Florida City have any repeat violations?
Yes, Robert Is Here Fruit Stand in Florida City has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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; 2-501.11: 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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