The Juice Box in Palmetto Bay

Last inspected:

15900 Sw 92nd Ave, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157
Overview

The Juice Box in Palmetto Bay has been the subject of focused inspections by FDACS since August 2023, centered on structural and operational deficiencies rather than food contamination or product safety violations. The facility's primary violation—repeated across multiple inspection cycles—involves open foods and processing equipment exposed to an open roof and exposed rafters, a condition that posed sufficient concern for FDACS to grant a 30-calendar day remediation period with explicit notice that failure to comply may result in stop-use and stop-sale orders. During an August 23, 2023 inspection, the establishment was cited for employee health policy violations (person in charge unable to correctly respond to questions about disease transmission and reporting responsibilities), lack of written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events, improper storage of cleaning chemicals in a spray bottle at the ware wash sink, and a direct sewage connection to the ware wash sink drain line. An earlier August 2, 2023 inspection documented a non-functional hand sink faucet at the ware wash station. As of October 25, 2023, the facility was operating without a valid food permit and remained under check-back status pending structural corrections to the roof and rafter exposure issue.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

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The Juice Box in Palmetto Bay: FDACS Inspection History (4)

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.

— 4 inspections
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Focused Inspection - Check-back Needed· 1 violation· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: GUISELLA URIBE, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Food establishment has been granted a 30-calendar day extension to make changes so that open foods and processing equipment are no longer exposed to the open roof and exposed rafters. Failure to comply may result in administrative action. Visited the establishment to follow up on Request# 5103814. This food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. Food establishment can apply online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520 for further assistance. Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the memo section of the check or money order. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

Good Retail Practice Violations

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.
Food Establishment is operating without a valid 2023 Food Permit. o
— Focused Inspection - Check-back Needed· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: GUISELLA URIBE, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Food establishment has been granted a 30-calendar day extension to make changes so that open foods and processing equipment are no longer exposed to the open roof and exposed rafters. Failure to comply may result in administrative action.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements; Check-back Needed· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: GUISELLA URIBE, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

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. Food establishment has 30 calendar days to make changes so that open foods and processing equipment are no longer exposed to the open roof and exposed rafters. Failure to comply may result in a stop-use order being issued for all processing equipment in the processing area and a stop-sale order being issued for all open foods in the processing area. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. AMENDED INSPECTION REPORT - 08-25-23. Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. Guidance for written procedures for the clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events document provided. Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the memo section of the check or money order.

Risk-Based Violations

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
Person in charge does not correctly respond questions that relate to preventing transmission of food borne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause a food borne disease, their symptoms and reporting responsibilities. Copy of Employee Health Guidelines and employee reporting agreement provided. o
2-501.11 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 PfPf
Food establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event involving the discharge of vomitus/diarrhea. Guidance for written procedures for the clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events document provided.
7-102.11 Working container of poisonous or toxic materials taken from a bulk supply not clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. 7-102.11 PfPf
Food Service- Spray bottle with multipurpose cleaner found by ware wash sink.
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.
No certified food manager available in food establishment.

Good Retail Practice Violations

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
Food service- Direct connection exists between the sewage system and the drain line of the ware wash sink.
6-101.11 Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use are not smooth, durable, or easily cleanable for areas where food operations are conducted; or are absorbent for areas subject to moisture, or flushing or spray cleaning methods. Carpet for carpeted areas is not closely woven and easily cleanable. Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings not designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. 6-101.11 and 6-201.11
Food Service- Roof over processing area is constructed in such a way so that the roof and rafters are open and exposed to open foods and processing equipment located below. Food establishment has 30 calendar days to make changes so that open foods and processing equipment are no longer exposed to the open roof and exposed rafters. Failure to comply may result in a stop-use order being issued for all processing equipment in the processing area and a stop-sale order being issued for all openfoods in the processing area.
— Focused Inspection· 1 violation· Focused Inspection

Inspector: GUISELLA URIBE, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

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. Visited the establishment to follow up on Request# 5099830. 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. Food Service- No water was available at the hand sink next the to ware wash sink due to the faucet handles being in disrepair.

Good Retail Practice Violations

5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Food Service- No water was available at the hand sink next the to ware wash sink due to the faucet handles being in disrepair.

The Juice Box in Palmetto Bay: Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Juice Box in Palmetto Bay last inspected?
The Juice Box in Palmetto Bay was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 25, 2023. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Focused Inspection - Check-back Needed.
How many inspections has The Juice Box in Palmetto Bay had?
The Juice Box in Palmetto Bay has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of The Juice Box in Palmetto Bay find?
The Juice Box in Palmetto Bay was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 25, 2023 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Focused Inspection - Check-back Needed).
Has The Juice Box in Palmetto Bay had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, The Juice Box in Palmetto Bay has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at The Juice Box in Palmetto Bay?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at The Juice Box in Palmetto Bay are: 5-205.15(B): Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B); 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; 2-501.11: 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.

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