Root + Gather Coffee Co in Merritt Island

Last inspected:

95 S Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32952
Overview

Root + Gather Coffee Co, a mobile vendor operating in Merritt Island, received a sanitation inspection on June 10, 2025 that cited four violations. The inspector documented that the person in charge could not correctly respond to questions about preventing foodborne illness transmission and employee health reporting; the establishment was provided an employee health guideline and reporting agreement during the inspection. The facility lacks written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events, and the food processing area was not equipped with a sanitizer test kit to measure sanitizing solution concentration. The inspection disposition was "Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements," indicating compliance was assessed.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
4Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Root + Gather Coffee Co in Merritt Island: 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 Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements

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

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.
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.

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 precessing area- Sanitizer test kit not provided during visit.

Root + Gather Coffee Co in Merritt Island: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Root + Gather Coffee Co in Merritt Island last inspected?
Root + Gather Coffee Co in Merritt Island was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on June 10, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Root + Gather Coffee Co in Merritt Island had?
Root + Gather Coffee Co in Merritt Island has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Root + Gather Coffee Co in Merritt Island find?
Root + Gather Coffee Co in Merritt Island was most recently inspected by FDACS on June 10, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Root + Gather Coffee Co in Merritt Island had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Root + Gather Coffee Co in Merritt Island has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Root + Gather Coffee Co in Merritt Island?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Root + Gather Coffee Co in Merritt Island 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; 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; 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.

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