Northlake Shell in Palm Beach Gardens

Last inspected:

3905 Northlake Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33403

Part of: Shell Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Northlake Shell, a convenience store in Palm Beach Gardens, was operating without a valid food permit when inspected on August 17, 2022, and was cited with 17 violations. The facility manufactures, processes, and sells hemp-based food products containing CBD or other cannabinoids. The inspection documented multiple high-priority violations including raw shell eggs stored directly over milk containers in a walk-in cooler (corrected on site by moving eggs to the bottom shelf) and a bacon and egg sandwich held at 122°F instead of the required minimum 135°F (voluntarily discarded by management). Intermediate-priority violations included the person in charge unable to correctly answer questions about foodborne illness prevention and symptoms, no thin probe thermometer available for temperature checks (provided during the visit), and missing backflow prevention devices at the mop sink and outside hosebib. The facility was directed to submit payment for a food permit within 10 days to resume lawful operation.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
17Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Northlake Shell in Palm Beach Gardens: 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: SYED KALEEM, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: SHOHAG UDDIN

Comments: Request# 5083315 Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. Food Establishment manufactures, processes, packs, holds, prepares or sells products intended for human consumption that contain hemp, hemp extract, CBD or other cannabinoids. 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.

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 area- Observed raw shell eggs stored over milk containers at walk-in cooler. COS- All raw shell eggs moved to bottom shelf by manager and verified. 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 area- Internal temperature of Bacon and Egg sandwich observed at 122 degree f located at hot case unit. COS- Bacon and Egg sandwich voluntarily discarded by manager. x Print Date: 8/17/2022 Page 1 of 5 21 Pf Print Date: 8/17/2022 Page 2 of 5 Citation Description: 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 Observation: Retail area- Observed whole milk and half & half held more then 24 hours do not have a date marked located at milk dispenser. COS- Proper date marked during visit. x
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
5-205.11 Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf
Retail area- Hand wash sink was blocked by Pepsi cans. COS- All food items removed from hand wash sink by manager. x

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
Food entity does not have a thin probe thermometer for TCS food items. COS- Thin probe thermometer provided during visit and verified. x
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)
Retail area- No thermometer at milk dispenser. 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
Backroom- Various beverages stored directly on floor at walk-in cooler. o
4-903.11(A) Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. 4-903.11(A)
Retail area- Single use plates stored directly on floor next to coffee station. 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- Cardboard used as a liner 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
Retail area- Soda crates used as shelving inside cabinets of soda fountain machine. Outside storage room- Soda crates used as shelving. o
5-203.14 Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air gap or installation of an approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf
Backroom- Backflow prevention device not installed at mop/service sink. Outside- There is no backflow prevention device installed at outside hosebib. o
5-501.11 Storage area or enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables not clean. 5-501.115
Outside- Accumulation of plastic bags and debris build up on floor inside dumpster enclosure. o
5-501.11 Drains in receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables do not have drain plugs in place. 5-501.114
Outside- No drain plug at dumpster. o
5-501.11 Storage areas, enclosures, and receptacles for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not maintained in good repair. 5-501.111
Outside- Observed dumpster lids are missing. o
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Retail area and backroom- Some ceiling tiles have water damaged and missing. 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- Accumulation of dust build up on fan guards at 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.
Food establishment began operating on August 2022. o Print Date: 8/17/2022 Page 3 of 5

Northlake Shell in Palm Beach Gardens: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Northlake Shell in Palm Beach Gardens last inspected?
Northlake Shell in Palm Beach Gardens was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 17, 2022. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit.
How many inspections has Northlake Shell in Palm Beach Gardens had?
Northlake Shell in Palm Beach Gardens has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Northlake Shell in Palm Beach Gardens find?
Northlake Shell in Palm Beach Gardens was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 17, 2022 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit).
Has Northlake Shell in Palm Beach Gardens had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Northlake Shell in Palm Beach Gardens has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Northlake Shell in Palm Beach Gardens?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Northlake Shell in Palm Beach Gardens 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; 5-205.11: Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 Pf; 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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