Us Ifaj INC in Oakland Park
Last inspected:
16131 W Colonial Dr, Oakland Park, FL 34787Us Ifaj Inc, a convenience store limited food service establishment in Oakland Park, operated without a valid food permit during a January 2023 inspection. Nine violations were cited, including priority foundation violations for the person in charge's inability to correctly answer questions about foodborne disease prevention and employee health reporting, and inadequate hand cleaning supplies at handwashing sinks in the retail area and back room. Paper towels were provided on site to correct the handwashing supply violation. A focused inspection conducted on October 25, 2024 following Hurricane Milton found no violations. The facility's current permit status is unclear from available records.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Us Ifaj INC in Oakland Park: FDACS Inspection History (2)
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
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Visit performed to follow up on Hurricane Milton.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit· 9 violations· Operating Without Permit
Comments: All requests for a new food permit submitted January 1 through June 30, shall be assessed a permit fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and
Rule 5K-4. All requests for a new food permit submitted July 1 through December 31, shall be assessed permit fees of fifty percent
(50%) of the applicable fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and Rule 5K-4.
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,
Risk-Based Violations
2-102.11(C)
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
Food Entity: Person in charge unable to correctly respond to questions relating to foodborne diseases,
symptoms and reporting responsibilities. Provided employee health industry handout.
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74
Retailer selling hemp extract intended for inhalation did not post a clear and conspicuous sign
directly adjacent to the display of the product which states: "THE SALE OF HEMP EXTRACT INTENDED FOR
INHALATION TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS PROHIBITED, PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR
PURCHASE". 5K-4.034(8)(a), F.A.C.
Retail: No under age 21 prohibited signage posted conspicuously near the Hemp extract inhalable
retail items at register. Inspector provided under age 21 prohibited signage during visit.
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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
Retail / Back Room: No paper towels to dry hands provided at hand wash sink located on retail
counter next to boiled peanut station and at hand wash sink located in back room next to warewash sink. COS:
Manager provided paper towels to hand wash sinks.
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Print Date: 1/26/2023
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Pf
Citation Description: Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101, 9 CFR
317, and 9 CFR 381. 3-201.11(C) Pf
Observation: Retail: Commercially processed prepackaged Capri Sun and Kool Aid Jammer beverage pouches
located in reach in display cooler not properly labeled for individual sale. COS: Manager removed beverage pouches
from retail sale during visit.
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Good Retail Practice Violations
3-602.11(B)(1)-(4)
Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an adequate
descriptive identity statement; if made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in
descending order of predominance by weight; an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; the name and
place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; or nutritional labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9
CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) and (6)
Retail: Styro-foam cups with lids containing ice stored in reach in coffin freezer not labeled with
common name of food, list of ingredients, net weight and name / place of business. COS: Manager voluntarily
discarded styro-foam cups during visit.
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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)
Retail: Metal tong utensil used at boiled peanut station stored in a cup of ambient temperature water in
between use and not under running water to flush away particles. COS: Manager removed the metal tong utensil an
relocated to warewash sink to wash, rinse and sanitize.
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4-402.11
Equipment that is fixed because it is not easily moveable not installed with space to allow
access for cleaning along the sides, behind or above the equipment; with no more than one thirty-second inch of
space from adjoining equipment, walls, or ceiling; or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls when the equipment is
exposed to spillage or seepage. Counter-mounted equipment that is not easily moveable not installed to allow
cleaning of the equipment or areas underneath or around the equipment by being sealed. 4-402.11
Back Room: Warewash sink not fully sealed to adjoining wall and caulking has broke off.
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4-501.14
Warewashing equipment; sinks, basins or other receptacles used for washing or rinsing raw
food or laundering wiping cloths; or drainboards or equipment used to substitute for drainboards not cleaned before
use, throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils and ensure
the equipment performs its intended function, and at least every 24 hours when used. 4-501.14
Back Room: Dirt and grime build up on the interior lip of spray nozzle head attached to warewash sink
located in back storage room. COS: Manager washed and sanitized spray nozzle head during visit.
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5-501.17
Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
5-501.17
Back Room: No covered trash receptacle in women's restroom for sanitary napkins.
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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.
Food Entity: The food establishment was found to be operating without a valid 2023 annual food
permit. The food establishment has submitted an application for food permit.
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Us Ifaj INC in Oakland Park: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Us Ifaj INC in Oakland Park last inspected?
- Us Ifaj INC in Oakland Park was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 25, 2024. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Us Ifaj INC in Oakland Park had?
- Us Ifaj INC in Oakland Park has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Us Ifaj INC in Oakland Park find?
- Us Ifaj INC in Oakland Park was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 25, 2024 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Us Ifaj INC in Oakland Park had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Us Ifaj INC in Oakland Park has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Us Ifaj INC in Oakland Park?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Us Ifaj INC in Oakland Park are: 2-102.11(C): 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; 3-602.11(B)(1)-(4): Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an adequate descriptive identity statement; if made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight; an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; or nutritional labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) and (6).
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