Exprezo in Lake Worth

Last inspected:

3965 S Congress Ave, Lake Worth, FL 33461
Overview

Exprezo #130 in Lake Worth received a citation for operating without a valid food permit on September 11, 2023. The inspection identified 10 violations, all categorized as priority foundation (Pf) issues. The violations included failure of the person in charge to correctly respond to questions about preventing disease transmission, absence of written procedures for cleanup of vomiting and diarrheal incidents, an unlabeled container of glass cleaner in the backroom, no chemical sanitizer test kit on premises, and no hand soap or paper towels at the processing area handwashing sink. The facility was provided with employee health guidelines and norovirus cleanup guidance. The person in charge corrected the chemical labeling issue on site during the inspection. All other violations required correction and payment of the permit fee to complete the food establishment license application.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
10Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Exprezo in Lake Worth: 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· 10 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: TARIQUL ISLAM, 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. Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement and Norovirus clean up and disinfection handouts provided. 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

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 was unable to relate conditions of restriction and exclusion. 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
Food establishment does not have any written procedures to address clean up procedures for accidental vomiting and diarrheal incidents.
7-102.11 Working container of poisonous or toxic materials taken from a bulk supply not clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. 7-102.11 PfPf
Backroom area: Plastic spray bottle contains glass cleaner not labeled. COS: Chemical spray bottle labeled by person in charge.
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 area: No hand wash soap and paper towel provided at hand wash sink.

Good Retail Practice Violations

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
Processing area: Plastic squeeze bottles contain caramel and chocolate not labeled. COS: Plastic squeeze bottles were labeled by person in charge.
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
Processing area: No chemical sanitizer solution strength measuring test kit available on premises during inspection.
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 lid open.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Retail area: Several stained ceiling tiles.
6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Backroom area: Walk in cooler fan guards and ceiling dusty.
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.
This food establishment was found to be operating prior to the initial inspection without a valid food permit. o

Exprezo in Lake Worth: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Exprezo in Lake Worth last inspected?
Exprezo #130 in Lake Worth was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 11, 2023. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit.
How many inspections has Exprezo in Lake Worth had?
Exprezo #130 in Lake Worth has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Exprezo in Lake Worth find?
Exprezo #130 in Lake Worth was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 11, 2023 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit).
Has Exprezo in Lake Worth had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Exprezo #130 in Lake Worth has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Exprezo in Lake Worth?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Exprezo #130 in Lake Worth 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; 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 Pf.

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