Evergreen Grocers Super Stop in Pembroke Pines

Last inspected:

7761 Johnson St, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
Overview

Evergreen Grocers Super Stop in Pembroke Pines, a convenience store with no food service operations, underwent a sanitation inspection on December 10, 2025, while operating without a valid food permit. The inspection identified 14 violations, including a priority violation for raw shell eggs stored directly above prepackaged beverages in the walk-in cooler, which was corrected on site. Additional findings included the absence of written employee procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrhea events, no probe thermometer available for food temperature verification, a live cat entering through an unprotected service door (removed on site), and missing backflow prevention devices on threaded faucets at the front and back of the building. The facility was advised to complete its food permit application and meet all permitting requirements under Florida Administrative Code Rule 5K-4.020 to avoid permit denial and potential administrative penalties.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
14Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Evergreen Grocers Super Stop in Pembroke Pines: 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· 14 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: SCOTT HOUSE, SENIOR 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. Hemp sales added at time of initial inspection by person in charge. Consultation visit with food establishment management. Request#5145470 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. 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. Hemp Links to rule and statute provided via email Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomit and Diarrheal event business resource provided.

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
Backroom Area: Raw shell eggs stored directly above prepackaged beverages in walk in cooler. COS: Properly stored at time of inspection. x
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
Person in charge at time of inspection could not show written employee procedures for cleanup of a vomit and diarrhea event.
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
Backroom Area: Hand washing sign not provided at hand sink in only restroom.
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.
Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager,
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.
Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager,

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
Backroom Area: establishment does not have a probe thermometer for accessing internal temperatures of foods.
6-501.11 Live animal allowed on the premises and exception conditions specified in the Food Code not met. 6-501.115 Pf
Retail Area: Cat came in through unprotected service door at time of inspection. COS: Cat removed by person in charge at time of inspection.
6-202.15 Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15
Retail Area: Customer service doors on both sides of drive through not protected for entry of pests and open throughout inspection.
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 Area: Unfinished wood shelving used to store packaged foods in walk in cooler.
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
Outside Area: Threaded faucets in front and back of building missing backflow prevention devices.
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
Backroom Area: Only restroom missing covered trash can.
6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14
Backroom Area: Only restroom missing self closer on door.
6-501.11 Maintenance tools such as brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners, and similar items not stored so they do not contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service and single-use articles; or not stored in an orderly manner that facilitates cleaning the area used for storing the maintenance tools. 6-501.113
Retail Area: Maintenance ladder stored touching ice cream chest freezer adjacent to cash register area.
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 Area: Soil build-up on floor and walls of walk in cooler.

Evergreen Grocers Super Stop in Pembroke Pines: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Evergreen Grocers Super Stop in Pembroke Pines last inspected?
Evergreen Grocers Super Stop in Pembroke Pines was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 10, 2025. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
How many inspections has Evergreen Grocers Super Stop in Pembroke Pines had?
Evergreen Grocers Super Stop in Pembroke Pines has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Evergreen Grocers Super Stop in Pembroke Pines find?
Evergreen Grocers Super Stop in Pembroke Pines was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 10, 2025 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
Has Evergreen Grocers Super Stop in Pembroke Pines had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Evergreen Grocers Super Stop in Pembroke Pines has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Evergreen Grocers Super Stop in Pembroke Pines?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Evergreen Grocers Super Stop in Pembroke Pines are: 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; 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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