Planet Smoothie in Melbourne

Last inspected:

2270 Town Center Ave Unit 121, Melbourne, FL 32940

Part of: Planet Smoothie Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Planet Smoothie in Melbourne is a convenience store limited food service facility with one inspection on record dating August 11, 2023. The inspection documented the facility was operating without a valid food permit and identified six violations, including three priority foundation (Pf) level findings. The person in charge did not correctly respond to questions related to preventing foodborne illness transmission and employee health reporting. The establishment lacked written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. A handwashing sink in the backroom was blocked by cleaning supplies during the inspection; the inspector verified the supplies were removed on site. The facility was required to submit payment in full to complete its food permit application.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
6Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Planet Smoothie in Melbourne: 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· 6 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: SYED KALEEM, 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. Request# 5099512 Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. 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. The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. The Food Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate fee within 10 days. Electronic online payment by credit card or e-check is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. 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. Contact the Business Center by email at [email protected] or by calling 850-245-5520 for further assistance.

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 does not correctly respond to questions that related to foodborne illnesses and symptoms. Employee health guideline and reporting agreement given and reviewed. 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 entity does not have a written procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events.
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
Backroom- Hand wash sink was blocked by cleaning supplies. COS- Cleaning supplies removed from hand wash sink during visit and verified.

Good Retail Practice Violations

2-402.11 Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11
Food employee not wearing hair net while preparing/serving food items.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Food service area- Some ceiling tiles have water damaged.
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.
Food entity is operating without a valid 2023 food permit. Entity began operating on July 14, 2023. o

Planet Smoothie in Melbourne: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Planet Smoothie in Melbourne last inspected?
Planet Smoothie in Melbourne was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 11, 2023. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit.
How many inspections has Planet Smoothie in Melbourne had?
Planet Smoothie in Melbourne has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Planet Smoothie in Melbourne find?
Planet Smoothie in Melbourne was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 11, 2023 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit).
Has Planet Smoothie in Melbourne had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Planet Smoothie in Melbourne has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Planet Smoothie in Melbourne?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Planet Smoothie in Melbourne 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; 5-205.11: 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; 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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