Shell Food Mart in Fort Lauderdale

Last inspected:

890 W Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Part of: Shell Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Shell Food Mart in Fort Lauderdale operated without a valid food permit and was cited for 14 violations during an inspection on November 22, 2022. Priority violations included hot-held beef patties probed at 74°F (required 135°F or above), which were voluntarily discarded during the inspection, and a prepacked sandwich measured at 48°F in a tabletop reach-in cooler (required 41°F or below), which was removed and placed under proper refrigeration during inspection. The facility had no employee health policy on file and lacked written procedures for cleaning and disinfecting vomiting and diarrhea incidents. Thermometers were available but none read accurately from the tip. No subsequent inspections are on record.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
14Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Shell Food Mart in Fort Lauderdale: 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· 14 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: LENI ZUNINO, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Request#5084758 All requests for a new food permit submitted January 1 through June 30, shall be assessed a permit fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and Rule 5K-4. All requests for a new food permit submitted July 1 through December 31, shall be assessed permit fees of fifty percent (50%) of the applicable fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and Rule 5K-4. Employee Health Guidelines ,reporting agreement provided and Noravirus Clean up and disinfection 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 remit payment in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. 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. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business. The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. 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. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Contact the Business Center by email at [email protected] or by calling 850-245-5520 for further assistance. The establishment has incorrectly selected their Hemp designation on their permit application. The correct designation was confirmed during the initial inspection. Food Establishment manufactures, processes, packs, holds, prepares or sells products intended for human consumption that contain hemp, hemp extract, CBD or other cannabinoids.

Risk-Based Violations

4-602.11(E) Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment or utensils; or in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E)
Retail area- Soil build up on tongs in self service pickles area. COS- Tongs were removed to be washed ,rinsed and sanitized during inspection x
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
Retail area- Probed temperature of 16 beef patties was about 74*F. COS- Patties were voluntarily discarded during inspection x
2-201.11(A) The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) PP
No Employee Health policy onsite o
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
Retail area- Probed temperature of prepacked sandwich was about 48*F inside table top reach in cooler. COS- Sandwiches were removed and place under proper refrigeration during inspection 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 policy for clean up vomiting and diarrhea incidents o
6-301.13 Sink used for food preparation or utensil washing, or a service sink or curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water or similar wastes provided with handwashing aids or devices required for a handwashing sink. 6-301.13
Backroom area- Soap dispenser installed above 3-compartment sink 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
Retail area- Hand washing sink missing paper towel or hand drying device. COS- paper towel was provided during inspection x
5-205.11 Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf
Backroom area- Hand washing sink blocked with beverages boxes. COS- Hand washing sink was available during inspection x Print Date: 11/22/2022 Page 1 of 5 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- Capri Sun juice pouches in beverage reach in cooler not labeled for individual sale .COSPouches were removed from service during inspection x
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 manager certification onsite o

Good Retail Practice Violations

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
Thermometers available but none of them read from the tip. 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- Beverages stored directly on floor 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 area- 3-Compartment sink blocked with boxes of beverages. COS- boxes were removed and 3-compartment sink was available during inspection x
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.
Food establishment sells CBD products, it has been designed as a Hemp Food Establishment o
99 This food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. The Food Establishment shall begin the permitting process within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520 for further assistance.
Operating without a 2022 food permit o Print Date: 11/22/2022 Page 2 of 5

Shell Food Mart in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shell Food Mart in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
Shell Food Mart in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on November 22, 2022. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit.
How many inspections has Shell Food Mart in Fort Lauderdale had?
Shell Food Mart in Fort Lauderdale has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Shell Food Mart in Fort Lauderdale find?
Shell Food Mart in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 22, 2022 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit).
Has Shell Food Mart in Fort Lauderdale had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Shell Food Mart in Fort Lauderdale has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Shell Food Mart in Fort Lauderdale?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Shell Food Mart in Fort Lauderdale are: 2-201.11(A): The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) P; 6-301.13: Sink used for food preparation or utensil washing, or a service sink or curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water or similar wastes provided with handwashing aids or devices required for a handwashing sink. 6-301.13; 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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