Neighbor's Food Mart in Lake Park

Last inspected:

1205 10th St, Lake Park, FL 33403
Overview

Neighbor's Food Mart in Lake Park, a convenience store licensed by FDACS for significant packaged food and ice sales, had one inspection on record from July 2023 that documented 15 violations. The inspection found deodorant and other chemical items stored directly above retail food items including evaporated milk, sugar, and coffee on the same shelf — corrected on site by moving chemicals to proper storage. Unlabeled packaged products including Oreo cookies, Ritz crackers, Saltine crackers, and Capri Sun drink pouches were removed from customer access during the inspection. The backroom handwashing sink in the unisex restroom had no hand soap or paper towels available at the time of inspection — soap and paper towels were provided during the visit. The establishment was also cited for lacking written procedures to address vomiting and diarrheal events and was required to submit ice test results within 30 days, with a notice that failure to provide documentation could result in administrative action.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
15Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Neighbor's Food Mart in Lake Park: 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
— Met Inspection Requirements· 15 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: LORI JAMES, 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. Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events and Certified food protection manager (CFPM) certification information provided. Establishment has 30 days to provide satisfactory ice test results. Results can be emailed at [email protected]. Failure to provide required documentation in 30 days may result in Administrative Action.

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
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.
7-301.11 Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11 PP
Retail area: Cans and sticks of deodorant on retail shelf stored over retail food items such as; evaporated milk, sugar and coffee. COS: Chemical items moved to proper location during visit. x
6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14
Backroom area: No hand wash sign at hand wash sink next to three-compartment sink. COS: Sign provided and posted during visit.
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 area: No hand soap or paper towels available in unisex restroom. COS: Soap and paper towels provided during visit.
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 area: Oreo cookies, Ritz crackers and Saltine crackers on retail shelf and Capri Sun drink pouches on shelf inside walk-in cooler not labeled with common name, weight, ingredients and manufacturer information. COS: Items removed from customer self service during visit.
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.
Certified food protection manager (CFPM) certificate not available at the time of visit. CFPM certification information provided.

Good Retail Practice Violations

211 Packaged ice and vended ice not properly labeled according to regulation. 5K-4.023(9)(d) F.A.C.
Retail area: Individual backs of ice in ice chest next to walk-in not labeled with establishment information. COS: Item removed from customer self service during visit. x
213 Microbial analysis of finished product by an approved laboratory not obtained within the required time period. 5K-4.023(8)(a) F.A.C.
Recent ice lab testing results for packaged ice not available. Establishment has 30 days to provide recent ice test results. See comments. o
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 forks on top of microwave and foil pans on retail shelf next to front door not stored in a way to protect from contamination. COS: Items inverted during visit.
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
Backroom area: Covered trash can not provided inside unisex restroom.
5-501.11 Drains in receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables do not have drain plugs in place. 5-501.114
Outside area: No drain plug at dumpster.
5-501.11 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors when located outdoors; or indoor receptacles that contain food not kept covered when not in continuous use or after they are filled. 5-501.113
Outside area: Dumpster lids left open.
6-202.11 Living or sleeping quarters located on the premises not separated from rooms and areas used for food operations by complete partitioning and solid self-closing doors. 6-202.112
Backroom area: Bed next to three-compartment sink in same area as ice machine.
6-501.16 After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. 6-501.16
Backroom area: Wet mop stored in mop wringer and unable to properly air dry.
99 The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.
Current 2023 Food Permit not displayed or available to view. o Print Date: 7/11/2023 Page 2 of 4 INSPECTION: VENDED WATER/VENDED ICE Violation No. Citation Description and Observation COS

Neighbor's Food Mart in Lake Park: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Neighbor's Food Mart in Lake Park last inspected?
Neighbor's Food Mart in Lake Park was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on July 11, 2023. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Neighbor's Food Mart in Lake Park had?
Neighbor's Food Mart in Lake Park has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Neighbor's Food Mart in Lake Park find?
Neighbor's Food Mart in Lake Park was most recently inspected by FDACS on July 11, 2023 (Met Inspection Requirements).
Has Neighbor's Food Mart in Lake Park had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Neighbor's Food Mart in Lake Park has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Neighbor's Food Mart in Lake Park?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Neighbor's Food Mart in Lake Park are: 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14; 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; 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) Pf.

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