Ocean View Food Mart in Okeechobee

Last inspected:

1212 State Road 70 E, Okeechobee, FL 34972
Overview

Ocean View Food Mart in Okeechobee operated without a valid food permit and was cited for 17 violations during an inspection on January 6, 2023. A poisonous materials violation found laundry detergent displayed directly above beverages in reach-in coolers; the chemical was moved to an approved location during the visit. The facility lacked written procedures for responding to vomit or diarrhea events, had no probe thermometer available for temperature-controlled items, and had hot water disabled in a backroom restroom — both water supply issues were corrected on site. Unlabeled juice pouches in the reach-in cooler missing required labeling information under 21 CFR 101 were removed from consumer self-service during the inspection. The facility corrected multiple violations on site, including chemical storage, water service restoration, and product removal.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
17Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Ocean View Food Mart in Okeechobee: 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· 17 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: STEPHEN COLLINS

Risk-Based Violations

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 procedures for cleaning of vomit or diarrhea events. Guidelines to create document provided. o
7-301.11 Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11 PP
Retail: Laundry detergent displayed directly above beverages on shelf by reach-in coolers. COS: Chemical moved to approved location during visit. x
3-201.11(C) 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) PfPf
Retail: Juice pouches not labeled for individual sale missing required information in reach-in cooler. COS: All items removed from consumer self-service during visit. 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 Food Protection Manager Certificate provided during visit. o Print Date: 1/6/2023 Page 1 of 4

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 probe thermometer available for items that require temperature control. 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
Retail: Open cases of beverages stored on floor on beverage aisle. o
4-101.19 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that requires frequent cleaning not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. 4-101.19
Backroom: Stained cardboard used as shelving within walk-in cooler. Retail: Stained cardboard used as shelving on beverage aisle. o
4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Backroom: Dust and dirt on drink sliders within walk-in cooler. o
5-103.12 Water under pressure not provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment that are required to use water. 5-103.12 Pf
Backroom: Hot water turned off within restroom. COS: Water turned back on from valve under sink during visit. x
6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14
Backroom: Bathroom door is not self closing. o
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
Backroom: No covered trashcan within unisex restroom o
6-501.16 After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. 6-501.16
Backroom: Mop stored in bucket and not in way to allow air drying by mop sink. o
6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Backroom: Buildup of debris and dirt on floors in dry storage and walk-in cooler. Retail: Black mold-like residue on doors of reach-in cooler. o
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Backroom: Door of walk-in cooler is in disrepair. Retail: Stained ceiling tiles above food aisles. o
6-501.11 Premises not free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. 6-501.114
Backroom: Buildup of unnecessary items (Mannequins, coat hangers, tools) in dry storage area. o
6-501.11 Dressing rooms not used by employees who regularly change their clothes in the establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not used for the orderly storage of employee clothing or other possessions. 6-501.110
Retail: Personal food stored in reach-in freezer with retail products. Backroom: Employee beverage stored directly above retail beverages in walk-in cooler. 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.
Entity is open and began operating in December 2022 o

Ocean View Food Mart in Okeechobee: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ocean View Food Mart in Okeechobee last inspected?
Ocean View Food Mart in Okeechobee was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 6, 2023. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit.
How many inspections has Ocean View Food Mart in Okeechobee had?
Ocean View Food Mart in Okeechobee has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Ocean View Food Mart in Okeechobee find?
Ocean View Food Mart in Okeechobee was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 6, 2023 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit).
Has Ocean View Food Mart in Okeechobee had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Ocean View Food Mart in Okeechobee has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Ocean View Food Mart in Okeechobee?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Ocean View Food Mart in Okeechobee are: 3-201.11(C): 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; 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; 7-301.11: Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11 P.

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