Oak Cafe and Bookstore in Lake Placid

Last inspected:

125 South Oak Ave, Lake Placid, FL 33852
Overview

Oak Cafe and Bookstore in Lake Placid received an initial food permit inspection on April 3, 2024 that identified five priority foundation violations related to employee health policy knowledge, sanitizer test kit availability, and hot water at handwashing sinks in employee restrooms. The inspector noted the person in charge lacked documented employee health information and guidance was provided for policy development. A 30-day notice was issued requiring hot water installation at restroom handwashing sinks. A focused follow-up inspection on June 3, 2024 confirmed that hot water was installed and operational, with no further action needed.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
5Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Oak Cafe and Bookstore in Lake Placid: 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.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: This is a check back for a 30 days notice given to the food entity to have hot water available at the hand washing sinks in the restrooms. I checked the restrooms and hot water is now available at the sinks. No further action needed.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements; Check-back Needed· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, 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# 5112032. Initial inspection conducted. Food entity will be processing and serving various coffee beverages. The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit. 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. Failure to provide hot water in 30 days may result in Administrative Action. 30 days notice given to food establishment to have hot water available at hand wash sinks in the restrooms used by food

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
Person in charge had some knowledge of employee health information, but did not have any employee health information available to help them answer questions about employee health as it relates to food borne illnesses and their symptoms, and reporting responsibilities, exclusions and restrictions of food employees. Employee health policy guidance for development of a policy was given to the entity. o
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
Back area- there is no hot water available at hand wash sinks in the men's and women's restrooms that will be used by food employees working in the coffee cafe. 30 days notice given to food establishment to have hot water available at the hand wash sinks in the restrooms that will be used by food employees. See comments at the end of the inspection report.
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
Food service area- no hand washing sign posted at the hand wash sink. A hand wash sign was provided to the food entity.
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 available for inspector review.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-302.14 Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf
Food service area- No sanitizer test kit available for checking strength of sanitizer solution used on food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils.

Oak Cafe and Bookstore in Lake Placid: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Oak Cafe and Bookstore in Lake Placid last inspected?
Oak Cafe and Bookstore in Lake Placid was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on June 3, 2024. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Oak Cafe and Bookstore in Lake Placid had?
Oak Cafe and Bookstore in Lake Placid has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Oak Cafe and Bookstore in Lake Placid find?
Oak Cafe and Bookstore in Lake Placid was most recently inspected by FDACS on June 3, 2024 (Focused Inspection).
Has Oak Cafe and Bookstore in Lake Placid had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Oak Cafe and Bookstore in Lake Placid has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Oak Cafe and Bookstore in Lake Placid?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Oak Cafe and Bookstore in Lake Placid 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; 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) Pf; 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.

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