Panaderia La Estrella in Okeechobee

Last inspected:

1104 Nw Park St, Okeechobee, FL 34972
Overview

Panaderia La Estrella is a retail bakery with food service in Okeechobee. The facility had one inspection on record, conducted March 20, 2023, which was designated "Met Inspection Requirements" but documented six violations. The inspection was part of a new food permit application process. Four priority foundation violations were cited: the establishment lacked a food temperature measuring device, had no sanitizer test kit available, maintained a direct connection between the sewage system and a drain originating from the three-bay sink in the processing area, and was missing paper towels at both handwashing sinks in the food service and processing areas. Payment of permit fees was required to complete the application process. No subsequent inspections are on record as of the current database date.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
6Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Panaderia La Estrella 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
— Met Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: JOSE PAVON, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Request # 5094331 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, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business. The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit. 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.

Risk-Based Violations

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 and processing - missing paper towels for both hand sinks. o
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.
Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager. o Print Date: 3/20/2023 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
Establishment does not have a probed thermometer. o
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
No sanitizer test kit available. o
5-402.11 Direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. 5-402.11 Pf
Processing - direct connection exist between drain line and 3 bay sink. o
6-304.11 Mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity not provided when necessary to keep rooms free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, obnoxious odors, smoke, and fumes. 6-304.11
No ventilation for only restroom. o

Panaderia La Estrella in Okeechobee: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panaderia La Estrella in Okeechobee last inspected?
Panaderia La Estrella in Okeechobee was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 20, 2023. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Panaderia La Estrella in Okeechobee had?
Panaderia La Estrella in Okeechobee has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Panaderia La Estrella in Okeechobee find?
Panaderia La Estrella in Okeechobee was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 20, 2023 (Met Inspection Requirements).
Has Panaderia La Estrella in Okeechobee had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Panaderia La Estrella in Okeechobee has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Panaderia La Estrella in Okeechobee?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Panaderia La Estrella in Okeechobee are: 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; 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; 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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