How many inspections has Town Star in Okeechobee had?

Town Star #482 in Okeechobee has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Town Star in Okeechobee find?

Town Star #482 in Okeechobee was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 20, 2022 (Met Inspection Requirements).

Has Town Star in Okeechobee had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Town Star #482 in Okeechobee has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

What are the most common violations at Town Star in Okeechobee?

The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Town Star #482 in Okeechobee 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; 3-501.16(A)(2): Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) P; 3-501.17(B): Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day the original container is opened onsite not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(B) Pf.

Town Star in Okeechobee

Name: Town Star #482 in Okeechobee Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: September 20, 2022

8605 Us Highway 441 Se, Okeechobee, FL 34974

St. Lucie County · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice · FDACS
Owner: Florida Convenience Stores LLC(fcs)
FDACS Estab #: 387014

Overview

Town Star #482 in Okeechobee had one inspection on record dated September 20, 2022, during which an inspector documented 10 violations including a high-priority temperature control violation. Rotisserie chicken was found at 49°F in the condiment cooler, above the maximum safe holding temperature of 41°F, and was voluntarily discarded by the manager during the inspection. Additional violations included the person in charge's inability to correctly answer questions about foodborne illness prevention and employee health reporting, and missing date marks on whole milk and half-and-half at the milk dispenser, which the manager corrected on site. The inspection resulted in the facility meeting inspection requirements with employee health guidelines and a reporting agreement provided.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.

10Violations

Last inspected FDACS: September 20, 2022

Town Star 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.

2022 — 1 inspection

Sep 20, 2022 — Met Inspection Requirements· 10 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SYED KALEEM, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: EUGENIA JOLLY

Comments: Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.

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

Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that related to foodborne illnesses and symptoms. Employee health guideline and reporting agreement given and reviewed. o

3-501.16(A)(2) Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) PP

Food processing area- Internal temperature of rotisserie chicken observed at 49 degree f located at condiment cooler. COS- Rotisserie chicken voluntarily discarded by manager. x

3-501.17(B) Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day the original container is opened onsite not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(B) PfPf

Retail area- Whole milk and Half and Half does not have a date marked located at milk dispenser. COS- Proper date marked by manager. x Print Date: 9/20/2022 Page 1 of 3

Good Retail Practice Violations

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 processing area- No thermometer at condiment cooler. o

3-302.12 Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12

Food processing area- Missing labels with their common name on pepper and salt containers at condiment cooler. COS- Proper labels provided. x

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- Various beverages stored directly on floor at walk-in cooler. o

4-202.16 Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices or not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. 4-202.16

Backroom- Milk crates used as shelving at walk-in cooler. o

5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)

Backroom- Backflow prevention device is in disrepair at mop/service sink. o

5-501.11 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors when located outdoors; or indoor receptacles that contain food not kept covered when not in continuous use or after they are filled. 5-501.113

Outside- Dumpster lid left open. 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- Soda spillage build up on floor at walk-in cooler. o

Town Star in Okeechobee: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Town Star in Okeechobee last inspected?: Town Star #482 in Okeechobee was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 20, 2022. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Town Star in Okeechobee had?: Town Star #482 in Okeechobee has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Town Star in Okeechobee find?: Town Star #482 in Okeechobee was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 20, 2022 (Met Inspection Requirements).
Has Town Star in Okeechobee had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Town Star #482 in Okeechobee has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Town Star in Okeechobee?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Town Star #482 in Okeechobee 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; 3-501.16(A)(2): Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) P; 3-501.17(B): Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day the original container is opened onsite not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(B) Pf.