Us Petro 02 in Okeechobee

Last inspected:

2398 State Road 70 W, Okeechobee, FL 34972
Overview

US Petro 02 in Okeechobee received a stop-sale order on June 10, 2025 for adulterated time/temperature control for safety food due to improper hot holding temperatures. The product was voluntarily destroyed by establishment management and witnessed by inspector. The same inspection date documented 12 violations including raw eggs stored commingled with ready-to-eat foods in a sandwich cooler (corrected on site), multiple containers of cooked chicken tenders and gizzards held between 115°F–120°F instead of the required minimum 135°F (all products voluntarily discarded), absence of written employee procedures for foodborne illness response, and lack of a food temperature measuring device (thermometer obtained during inspection). The facility was operating without a valid food permit at the time of inspection.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
12Violations
1Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS:

Us Petro 02 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 - Met Sanitation Inspection· 12 violations· 1 stop-sale order· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: JOSE PAVON, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. Vomiting and diarrhea guidance document provided. 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. The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. The Food Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate fee within 10 days. Electronic online payment by credit card or e-check is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. 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. Contact the Business Center by email at [email protected] or by calling 850-245-5520 for further assistance. Request # 5133278

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(1) Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP
Retail - raw eggs stored commingled and touching ready to eat foods inside small sandwich cooler. Cos - raw eggs moved to proper storage during inspection. x
3-501.16(A)(1) Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) PP
Retail - multiple small containers of cooked chicken tenders and gizzards with internal temperature's between 115 f - 120 f when probed located inside hot box. Cos - all food products were voluntarily discarded during inspection. x Print Date: 6/10/2025 Page 1 of 4 24 Pf o Citation Description: 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 Observation: Establishment does not have written procedures for vomiting or diarrhea events.
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) 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 employee does not respond correctly to questions relating to foodborne illnesses or symptoms associated with diseases transmissible through food. o
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
Missing signage for men's restroom hand wash sink.

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 probed thermometer for the assessing, receiving and holding of temperature control for safety food. Cos - thermometer was obtained during inspection.
6-501.11 The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premises by eliminating harborage conditions. 6-501.111(D)
Outside - over grown grass and weeds surrounding the establishment.
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
Back - multiple containers of foods stored directly on the floor inside walk in beverage cooler.
4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Back - food debris throughout the bottom shelf located inside stand freezer adjacent to entrance doorway.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Multiple stain damaged and missing ceiling tiles throughout the establishment.
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
Back - soil floors under food storage racks inside walk in beverage cooler.
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 provided for men's restroom.
99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2), F.A.C. The food establishment shall complete the permitting process within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 for further assistance.Repeat
Establishment is operating without a valid food permit. o INSPECTION: KRATOM Violation No. Citation Description and Observation Print Date: 6/10/2025 Page 2 of 4 Repeat COS 83 Citation Description: Retailer selling kratom products for human consumption did not post a clear and conspicuous sign directly adjacent to the display of the products which states: "THE SALE OF KRATOM TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS PROHIBITED, PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR PURCHASE". 5K-4.030(4)(a), F.A.C. Observation: Signage not posted conspicuous adjacent to product.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper hot holding temperatures.

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

Us Petro 02 in Okeechobee: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (1)

Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.

FDACS stop-sale and stop-use orders for Us Petro 02 in Okeechobee
DateOrder TypeProductBrand/LotReason
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper hot holding temperatures.

Us Petro 02 in Okeechobee: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Us Petro 02 in Okeechobee last inspected?
Us Petro 02 in Okeechobee was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on June 10, 2025. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
How many inspections has Us Petro 02 in Okeechobee had?
Us Petro 02 in Okeechobee has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Us Petro 02 in Okeechobee find?
Us Petro 02 in Okeechobee was most recently inspected by FDACS on June 10, 2025 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
Has Us Petro 02 in Okeechobee had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
Yes, Us Petro 02 in Okeechobee has 1 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.
What are the most common violations at Us Petro 02 in Okeechobee?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Us Petro 02 in Okeechobee are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): 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; 6-301.14: 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; 3-302.11(A)(1): Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) P.

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