Step in Food in North Palm Beach

Last inspected:

800 Northlake Blvd, North Palm Beach, FL 33408
Overview

A stop-sale order issued March 11, 2024 required the removal of controlled substances from Step In Food after products were found to violate Florida statutes 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), and 893.03(1)(c). The product was released to custody of an FDACS representative for transfer to law enforcement. Five focused inspections between March 2024 and December 2024 documented zero food safety violations. The most recent inspection on December 3, 2024 was conducted to collect the controlled substances; the stop-sale order remained in effect at that time, pending written release from FDACS or a court order obtained by law enforcement before destruction could proceed.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

5FDACS Insp.
1Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS:

Step in Food in North Palm Beach: FDACS Inspection History (5)

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.

— 5 inspections
— Focused Inspection· 1 stop-sale order· Focused Inspection

Inspector: TERRI RAINEY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Visit to collect controlled substances

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER

Reason: 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substance

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Product was released to custody of FDACS Representative for transfer to Law Enforcement.
— Focused Inspection - Check-back Needed· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: JOSE PAVON, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Stop Sale Order issued on 3/11/24 remains in effect. Food establishment may visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 to request a written release of the Stop Sale Order. If the product contains a controlled substance, a court order obtained by a law enforcement agency may be required before the Department may release the product for destruction , Failure to obtain a written release from the Department prior to moving the stopped product or failure to comply with the terms of the Department's written release will result in Administrative Action. This check-back inspection conducted to verify compliance of food safety citations observed during previous inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection - Check-back Needed· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: STEPHEN COLLINS

Comments: This offsite industry visit is being conducted to document a verbal conversation to help assist the food establishment with compliance with items under Stop-Sale. Stop Sale Order issued on 3/11/24 remains in effect. Food establishment may visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 to request a written release of the Stop Sale Order. If the product contains a controlled substance, a court order obtained by a law enforcement agency may be required before the Department may release the product for destruction. Failure to obtain a written release from the Department prior to moving the stopped product or failure to comply with the terms of the Department's written release will result in Administrative Action.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: STEPHEN COLLINS

Comments: This offsite industry visit is being conducted to document a verbal conversation to help assist the food establishment with compliance of recent controlled substances placed under Stop-Sales. Original Stop-Sale order issued on 3/11/24 remains in effect.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: TERRI RAINEY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Focused Inspection - Received ice test results

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Step in Food in North Palm Beach: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (1)

Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.

FDACS stop-sale and stop-use orders for Step in Food in North Palm Beach
DateOrder TypeProductBrand/LotReason
STOP SALE ORDER Number of Packages: 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substance

Step in Food in North Palm Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Step in Food in North Palm Beach last inspected?
Step in Food in North Palm Beach was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 3, 2024. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Step in Food in North Palm Beach had?
Step in Food in North Palm Beach has 5 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Step in Food in North Palm Beach find?
Step in Food in North Palm Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 3, 2024 (Focused Inspection).
Has Step in Food in North Palm Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
Yes, Step in Food in North Palm Beach has 1 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were released after correction.

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