How many inspections has The Village Grocers in Jensen Beach had?

The Village Grocers in Jensen Beach has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of The Village Grocers in Jensen Beach find?

The Village Grocers in Jensen Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 30, 2023 (Met Inspection Requirements).

Has The Village Grocers in Jensen Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, The Village Grocers in Jensen Beach has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

The Village Grocers in Jensen Beach

Name: The Village Grocers in Jensen Beach Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: August 30, 2023

9815 S Ocean Dr Ste 2, Jensen Beach, FL 34957

St. Lucie County · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice · FDACS
Owner: Robert Bernard INC DBA the Village Grocers
FDACS Estab #: 18026

Overview

The Village Grocers in Jensen Beach is a convenience store that has undergone two FDACS inspections on record, in July 2022 and August 2023, together documenting 22 violations. The August 2023 inspection found 10 violations including time/temperature control failures, improper date marking of ready-to-eat foods, and missing written procedures for vomit and diarrheal event response. Three violations were corrected on site: meatballs reheating uncovered in a microwave were covered, cut lettuce mix and dairy products lacking date marks were properly dated, and chemicals stored improperly near food were moved to appropriate locations. The July 2022 inspection cited 12 violations including poisonous or toxic materials (chemicals) stored directly alongside food products, a slicer with old food debris, and a handwashing sink blocked by food products — all corrected during the inspection. Both inspections met inspection requirements overall.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.

22Violations

Last inspected FDACS: August 30, 2023

The Village Grocers in Jensen Beach: FDACS Inspection History (2)

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.

2023 — 1 inspection

Aug 30, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 10 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SHASHWATEE PAUL, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

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

Risk-Based Violations

3-403.11(B) Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not reheated so that all parts of the food reach at least 165°F within 2 hours; or not rotated or stirred, covered, and allowed to stand covered for 2 minutes after reheating. 3-403.11(B) and (D) PP

Food processing area: Meatballs reheating uncovered in microwave next to three compartment sink. COS: Item covered during visit. x

3-501.17(B) Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day the original container is opened onsite not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(B) PfPf

Food processing area: Bag of cut lettuce mix stored inside refrigerator next to auto fryer and opened 2-3 days ago not date marked. Retail area: Milk, half and half and french vanilla creamer inside reach-in cooler next to coffee station and opened 2 days ago not date marked. COS: Items properly dated during visit. 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

Establishment does not have a policy in place for proper response to vomit or diarrheal events. Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events provided.

Good Retail Practice Violations

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

Food processing area: Vegetable oil stored on floor next to auto fryer. COS: Item moved to proper location during visit. Retail area: Bottle beverages stored on floor throughout retail area.

4-904.11 Single-service or single-use articles handled, displayed or dispensed without protection from contamination of food- and lip-contact surfaces; single-service or single-use knives, forks or spoons not presented so that only the handles are touched by employees or consumers; or single-service or single-use articles that are intended for food- or lip-contact not furnished for consumer self-service with the original individual wrapper intact or from an approved dispenser. 4-904.11

Retail area: Single use coffee stirrers in cup on coffee station not individually covered and exposed to contamination.

4-501.11 Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part of can opener not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a container is opened. 4-501.11

Food processing area: rust build up on inside reach-in freezer in the processing area storing bag ice. Retail area: Rust build up on retail shelving.

4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13

Food processing area: Observed black mold like substance inside reach-in freezer under dry storage shelfs.

6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14

Backroom: Doors to restrooms not self closing.

6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11

Backroom: Missing fan guard inside walk-in cooler near door. Observed heavy rust build-up on fan guards in far end of walk-in cooler.

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

Food processing area: Unused equipment and items stored throughout food processing area.

2022 — 1 inspection

Jul 6, 2022 — Met Inspection Requirements· 12 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: CAROLYN DRAGONE

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

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)

Food Processing: tongs used for bread were not cleaned after use yesterday. COS tongs properly cleaned. x

4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf

Food Processing: slicer has old food debris. COS slicer was properly cleaned. x

7-201.11 Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PP

Food processing: chemicals stored on table with can of sausage gravy. Food Service: chemicals stored with food products behind counter. COS all chemicals moved to appropriate location. x Print Date: 7/6/2022 Page 1 of 3

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

Food Service: hand sink blocked with food products. COS food products moved to appropriate location. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an adequate descriptive identity statement; if made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight; an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; or nutritional labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) and (6)

Retail: store packaged muffins displayed on retail counter did not contain ingredients or store information. COS muffins moved to full service. x

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: sugar used for self service coffee not labeled. COS sugar labeled. x

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

Backroom: soda crates used for shelving in the walk-in cooler. o

Backroom: rusted shelves in the walk-in cooler. o

4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13

Food Processing: shelving in the up right cooler containing deli meats has food debris. o

5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)

Food Processing: handle to the three compartment sink is in disrepair. o

6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14

Backroom: door to the restroom is not self closing. o

6-501.11 Dressing rooms not used by employees who regularly change their clothes in the establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not used for the orderly storage of employee clothing or other possessions. 6-501.110

Food processing: employee beverages stored with food for sale in the reach-in cooler. COS employee beverages voluntarily discarded. Employee bag stored on top of chest cooler. o

The Village Grocers in Jensen Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Village Grocers in Jensen Beach last inspected?: The Village Grocers in Jensen Beach was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 30, 2023. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has The Village Grocers in Jensen Beach had?: The Village Grocers in Jensen Beach has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of The Village Grocers in Jensen Beach find?: The Village Grocers in Jensen Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 30, 2023 (Met Inspection Requirements).
Has The Village Grocers in Jensen Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, The Village Grocers in Jensen Beach has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at The Village Grocers in Jensen Beach?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at The Village Grocers in Jensen Beach are: 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 Pf; 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); 4-601.11(A): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) Pf.