Esquina Cibao Rd in Palm Bay
1900 Emerson Dr Se, Palm Bay, FL 32909Esquina Cibao RD in Palm Bay has been subject to multiple enforcement actions by FDACS since 2023. Four stop-sale orders issued on February 4, 2026 required the voluntary surrender of controlled substances to FDACS. Two stop-use orders were issued in November and December 2024 for violations of Florida Food Law regarding required records and equipment cleaning and sanitation documentation. An inspection on November 15, 2024 found the facility operating without a valid food permit. Recent focused inspections in January and February 2026 documented zero violations and confirmed the establishment's compliance with pending stop-sale orders and submission of required microbiological water testing and equipment maintenance documentation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Esquina Cibao Rd in Palm Bay: Comparison to Brevard County Averages
This Facility
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violations / inspection
0 violations per inspection
Brevard County Avg
5.94
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5.94 county average
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emergency closures
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Brevard County Avg
0.17
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0.17 county average
Esquina Cibao Rd in Palm Bay: FDACS Inspection History (7)
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.
— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 4 stop-sale orders· Met Requirements
Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx .
JANKI PATEL, PERSON IN CHARGE
LOGAN SAMUELSEN, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP SALE ORDER
Reason: 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substance
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Controlled Substance - Article/Product under Stop Sale Order was voluntarily surrendered to FDACS for destruction.
STOP SALE ORDER
Reason: 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substance
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Controlled Substance - Article/Product under Stop Sale Order was voluntarily surrendered to FDACS for destruction.
STOP SALE ORDER
Reason: 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substance
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Controlled Substance - Article/Product under Stop Sale Order was voluntarily surrendered to FDACS for destruction.
STOP SALE ORDER
Reason: 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substance
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Controlled Substance - Article/Product under Stop Sale Order was voluntarily surrendered to FDACS for destruction.
— Focused Inspection - Check-back Needed· Re-Inspection Required
Comments: Establishment has requested pickup of controlled substances.
Stop Sale Order issued on 8/7/26 remains in effect. Food establishment may visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the
Business Center at (850) 245-5520 to request a written release of the Stop Sale Order. If the product contains a controlled
substance, a court order obtained by a law enforcement agency may be required before the Department may release the product
for destruction. Failure to obtain a written release from the Department prior to moving the stopped product or failure to comply
with the terms of the Department's written release will result in Administrative Action.
This offsite industry visit is being conducted to document a verbal conversation to help assist the food establishment with
compliance of pending stop sale orders.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
Comments: Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must meet all
permitting requirements as specified in Rule 5K-4.020(2)(a)-(e), F.A.C. To expedite the processing of your food permit application,
electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted and must
be accompanied by an invoice. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit
application.
Failure to meet all permitting requirements 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 suspend food activities.
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.
Visit conducted for Request #5143504 for initial inspection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· 1 stop-sale order· Focused Inspection
Comments: Visit conducted for Request #5123100. All required documentation was provided and released of supplement.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Required Records Available During Inspection; Machine
Cleaned/Sanitized Every Two Weeks.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Adequate documentation was provided.
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Focused Inspection· 2 violations· 1 stop-sale order· Operating Without Permit
Comments: Failure to provide required microbilogical water test documentation and cleaning and maintenance records may result in
Administrative Action. Please email to [email protected].
Stop Use Order issued. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850)
245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or when required documents have been obtained to request food safety
inspector visit for written release of equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in
Administrative Action.
This food establishment was found to be operating with an expired food permit. To renew a food permit, visit
Good Retail Practice Violations
114
Sampling and analysis records of source water and finished product not retained for
a period of at least 2 years or not made available for review upon request. 5K-4.023(8)(f) F.A.C.
SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS RECORDS NOT RETAINED OR MADE AVAILABLE FOR
REVIEW UPON REQUEST. SEE SUPPLEMENT.
A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.
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
Vending unit is operational without a current food permit.
INSPECTION: VENDED WATER/VENDED ICE
Violation No.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Required Records Available During Inspection; Machine
Cleaned/Sanitized Every Two Weeks.
Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when appropriate documentation has been obtained, contact the Business
Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected].
Print Date: 11/15/2024
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When the department or its duly authorized agent finds, or has probable cause to believe, that any food or food-processing equipment is in
violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter so as to be dangerous, unwholesome, fraudulent, or insanitary within the meaning
of this chapter, an agent of the department may issue and enforce a stop-sale, stop-use, removal, or hold order, which order gives notice that
such article or processing equipment is, or is suspected of being, in violation and has been detained or embargoed and which order warns all
persons not to remove, use, or dispose of such article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise until permission for removal, use, or disposal
is given by the department or the court. It is unlawful for any person to remove, use, or dispose of such detained or embargoed article or
processing equipment by sale or otherwise without such permission in accordance with 500.172 (1) Florida Statutes.
AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL ORDERS, NOTICES, AND REPORTS IN THIS
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT
If you wish to contest the Department's action, you have the right to request an administrative hearing to be conducted in accordance with
Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes and to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative. Your request for hearing must
contain:
1. Your name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number (if any).
2. The name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number of your attorney or qualified representative (if any) upon whom service of
pleadings and other papers shall be made.
3. A statement that you are requesting an administrative hearing and dispute the material facts alleged by the department, in which case you must
identify the material facts that are in dispute (formal hearing), or that you request an administrative hearing and that you do not dispute the facts
alleged by the department (informal hearing).
4. A statement of when (date) you received the Notice and the file number of this Notice.
Your request for a hearing must be received at the address shown on this Notice within twenty-one (21) days of receipt of this
Notice. If you fail to obtain a Release from this Notice or fail to request an administrative hearing within the twenty-one (21) day
deadline you waive your right to a hearing and the Department may enter a Final Order imposing up to the maximum penalties as authorized by
Florida Law.
HEARING WAIVER AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS
I, _____________________________________________________ the person in charge of VW Circle K - 2707492 hereby waive a notice and a
hearing as provided in Chapter 120, Florida Statutes and waive all rights as provided on the last page of this report.
____________________________________________
(Signature)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this document.
(Signature of FDACS Representative)
(Signature of Representative)
CANDICE ATKINS, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST
N/A, N/A
Print Name and Title
FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13
Print Date: 11/15/2024
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Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
Comments: Offsite visit for initial inspection conducted due to Request #5096537.
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.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
Esquina Cibao Rd in Palm Bay: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (6)
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.
| Date | Order Type | Product | Brand/Lot | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STOP SALE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substance | |
| STOP SALE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substance | |
| STOP SALE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substance | |
| STOP SALE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substance | |
| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Required Records Available During Inspection; Machine Cleaned/Sanitized… | |
| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Required Records Available During Inspection; Machine Cleaned/Sanitized… |
Esquina Cibao Rd in Palm Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- How many health inspections has Esquina Cibao Rd in Palm Bay had?
- Esquina Cibao Rd in Palm Bay has had 0 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- Has Esquina Cibao Rd in Palm Bay ever been shut down?
- No, Esquina Cibao Rd in Palm Bay has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- When was Esquina Cibao Rd in Palm Bay last inspected?
- Esquina Cibao Rd in Palm Bay was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 17, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Esquina Cibao Rd in Palm Bay had?
- Esquina Cibao Rd in Palm Bay has 7 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Esquina Cibao Rd in Palm Bay find?
- Esquina Cibao Rd in Palm Bay was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 17, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Esquina Cibao Rd in Palm Bay had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, Esquina Cibao Rd in Palm Bay has 6 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were surrendered for destruction.
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