Convenience Store in Fort Pierce

Last inspected:

2501 Orange Ave, Fort Pierce, FL 34947
Overview

This convenience store in Fort Pierce received an operating permit following a sanitation inspection on September 9, 2024 that identified 7 violations. Four intermediate-priority violations were cited: the person in charge could not correctly answer questions about foodborne illness transmission, the establishment lacked written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea events, no calibrated food thermometer was available for temperature monitoring, and the handwashing sink near the ice maker lacked soap and paper towels. The facility obtained soap and paper towels during the inspection to address the handwashing violation. The establishment was provided employee health guidelines and vomiting and diarrhea guidance documents to bring operations into compliance.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
7Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Convenience Store in Fort Pierce: 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· 7 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: JOSE PAVON, 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. Request # 5119128 Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. Vomiting and diarrhea guidance document provided.

Risk-Based Violations

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
Food employee does not respond correctly to questions relating to foodborne illnesses or symptoms associated with diseases transmissible through food. 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
Establishment does not have written procedures for vomiting or diarrhea events.
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
Processing - missing soap and paper towels for hand sink next to ice maker. Cos - soap and paper towels were obtained during inspection.
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
Back - paper towel dispenser hung above 3 bay sink area.
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 at food establishment.

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
No probed thermometer for the assessing, receiving and holding of temperature control for safety food.
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.
Establishment is operating without a valid food permit. o

Convenience Store in Fort Pierce: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Convenience Store in Fort Pierce last inspected?
Convenience Store in Fort Pierce was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 9, 2024. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
How many inspections has Convenience Store in Fort Pierce had?
Convenience Store in Fort Pierce has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Convenience Store in Fort Pierce find?
Convenience Store in Fort Pierce was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 9, 2024 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
Has Convenience Store in Fort Pierce had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Convenience Store in Fort Pierce has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Convenience Store in Fort Pierce?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Convenience Store in Fort Pierce are: 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; 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; 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.

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