Power Cafe in Oakland Park

Last inspected:

3825 N Federal Hwy, Oakland Park, FL 33308
Overview

Power Cafe, a health food store with food service in Oakland Park, was operating without a valid food permit when inspected on April 11, 2023. The inspection cited 19 violations, including five priority-level violations. Inspectors documented that food-contact surfaces on blenders used for leafy green smoothies had soil buildup and had not been sanitized after washing. Hand washing practices were deficient, with a food employee observed drying hands in pants rather than with paper towels. The facility lacked an employee health policy and had no written procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events. Multiple violations were corrected on site during the inspection, including sanitization of blenders and proper hand-drying procedures. No subsequent inspection records are available.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
19Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Power Cafe in Oakland Park: 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· 19 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: LENI ZUNINO, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Request#5092589

Risk-Based Violations

4-702.11 Utensil or food-contact surface of equipment not sanitized before use after cleaning. 4-702.11 PP
Backroom area- Blenders and utensils been washed and rinsed without been sanitized. COS3-compartment sink was set up and equipment was washed, rinsed and sanitized during inspection x
4-602.11(C) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil used with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned throughout the day at least every 4 hours. Exception criteria for an alternative cleaning frequency not met. 4-602.11(C) PP
Food service area- Soil build up on blender used for cut leafy greens smoothies. COS- Blenders were washed ,rinsed and sanitized during inspection x
4-602.11(E) Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment or utensils; or in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E)
Soil build l up on wall on ice machine. COS- Ice machine was washed, rinsed and sanitized during inspection x
2-201.11(A) The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) PP
No Employee Health policy onsite 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
No written policy for clean up of vomiting and diarrheal events o
2-301.12 Food employee not cleaning hands, exposed portions of arms or prosthetic devices for at least 20 seconds or not using the following cleaning procedures: rinse under warm water, apply soap, rub together for 10-15 seconds, rinse under warm water, and thoroughly dry with paper towels or a hand drying device. 2-301.12 PP
Food service area- food employee washing hands and pad drying hands in pants. COS- Food employee rewashed hand and dried hand with paper towel during inspection x
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
Food service area- Hand washing sink missing paper towel or hand drying device and soap. COSpaper towel and soap were provided during inspection x
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 processing area- Hand washing sink missing hand wash sign o Print Date: 4/11/2023 Page 1 of 5 8 Pf Citation Description: 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 Observation: Food processing area- Food employee rinsing blenders and utensil in hand washing sink. COSPolicy was reviewed and food employee removed all equipment to 3-compartment sink to be washed, rinsed and sanitized x
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 certification onsite o Print Date: 4/11/2023 Page 2 of 5

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-302.12 Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf
No thin probe thermometer available at the food establishment o
4-204.11 Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D)
Food service area- Cold holding units missing ambient thermometers o
3-305.11 Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11
Backroom area- Containers of beverages stored directly on floor o
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 restraint o
3-304.14(B)(1) Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces not held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a proper concentration as specified in the Food Code. 3-304.14(B)(1)
Food service area- wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution. COS- wiping cloths were stored in sanitizing solution during inspection x
3-304.12(C)(F) During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil not stored on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment; in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particles to the drain when used with moist foods; in a clean, protected location when used only with food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or in a container of water maintained at 135°F or greater. 3-304.12(C)(F)
Food service area- utensils and scoop kept in standing water. COS- utensil were removed, washed, rinsed and sanitized and kept dry during inspection x
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
Backroom area- Sanitizer test kit not available at beginning of inspection. COS- Chlorine test kit was provided during inspection x
4-303.11 Cleaning agent used to clean equipment and utensils or chemical sanitizer used to sanitize equipment and utensils not provided and available for use during all hours of operation. 4-303.11
Backroom area- Sanitizer not available at beginning of inspection. COS- sanitizer was provided during inspection x
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Backroom area- 3-compartment sink faucet is leaking o
99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. Food Establishment shall remit payment of appropriate fee within 10 days. 500.12(1) (a)F.S., 5K-4.020(4)(b) F.A.C.
Operating without a 2023 food permit o

Power Cafe in Oakland Park: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Power Cafe in Oakland Park last inspected?
Power Cafe in Oakland Park was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on April 11, 2023. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit.
How many inspections has Power Cafe in Oakland Park had?
Power Cafe in Oakland Park has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Power Cafe in Oakland Park find?
Power Cafe in Oakland Park was most recently inspected by FDACS on April 11, 2023 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit).
Has Power Cafe in Oakland Park had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Power Cafe in Oakland Park has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Power Cafe in Oakland Park?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Power Cafe in Oakland Park are: 2-201.11(A): The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) P; 2-301.12: Food employee not cleaning hands, exposed portions of arms or prosthetic devices for at least 20 seconds or not using the following cleaning procedures: rinse under warm water, apply soap, rub together for 10-15 seconds, rinse under warm water, and thoroughly dry with paper towels or a hand drying device. 2-301.12 P; 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.

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