How many inspections has Utopia Juice Bar in Pompano Beach had?

Utopia Juice Bar in Pompano Beach has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Utopia Juice Bar in Pompano Beach find?

Utopia Juice Bar in Pompano Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 9, 2024 (Focused Inspection).

Has Utopia Juice Bar in Pompano Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Utopia Juice Bar in Pompano Beach has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Utopia Juice Bar in Pompano Beach

Name: Utopia Juice Bar in Pompano Beach Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: December 9, 2024

1432 Sw 26th Ave, Pompano Beach, FL 33069

Palm Beach County · Health Food Store w/FS · FDACS
Owner: Pro Life Smoothie LLC
FDACS Estab #: 392452

Overview

Utopia Juice Bar in Pompano Beach was inspected twice on record between June 2023 and December 2024. The June 2023 inspection cited 14 violations including a priority cold-holding temperature violation in the retail area where vegan burgers were found at 43–44°F instead of the required 41°F or below; the out-of-temperature products were immediately placed under proper refrigeration. Additional intermediate violations included dried food particle buildup in a can opener blade (cleaned during inspection), the person in charge unable to correctly answer questions about foodborne disease prevention and employee restriction procedures, missing written procedures for cleaning up vomiting and diarrheal incidents, and a water-damaged sanitizer test kit in the processing area. All cited violations were corrected on site. A focused inspection on December 9, 2024 found zero violations, indicating the facility had addressed issues from a prior request.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.

14Violations

Last inspected FDACS: December 9, 2024

Utopia Juice Bar in Pompano Beach: FDACS Inspection History (2)

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.

2024 — 1 inspection

Dec 9, 2024 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: TARIQUL ISLAM, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: The issues described in request 5123270 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2023 — 1 inspection

Jun 20, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 14 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TARIQUL ISLAM, 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. The issues described in request 5098586 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection. Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement, Certified food protection manager and Norovirus clean up and disinfection handouts provided.

Risk-Based Violations

4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf

Processing area: Dried food particles build up in can opener blade. COS: Can opener cleaned and sanitized during the inspection.

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

Pic was unable to correctly respond to questions relate to food borne disease and symptoms that maycause food borne disease. Also, was unable to relate conditions of restriction and exclusion. o

3-501.16(A)(2) Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) PP

Retail area: Internal temperature of vegan burgers were 43*-44* fahrenheit in open air case. COS: Out of temperature vegan burgers were placed under proper refrigeration. 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

Food establishment does not have any written procedures to address clean up procedures foraccidental vomiting and diarrheal incidents.

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

Processing area: Trash can stored in front of hand wash sink adjacent to 3 compartment sink. COS: Trash can removed by person in charge.

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an adequate descriptive identity statement; if made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight; an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; or nutritional labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) and (6)

Retail area: Store made self serve cold pressed bottle juice labels lack "Keep Refrigerated" statement and a percent declaration of juice contents. o

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

Backroom area: Gap under and around backdoor frame.

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

Processing area: Cases of granola, tortilla and almond milk stored on floor.

3-304.14(B) Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces not held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a proper concentration as specified in the Food Code. 3-304.14(B) (1)

Processing area: In use wet wiping cloths stored on top of prep reach in cooler between uses.

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)

Backroom area: Case of single serve plastic lids stored on floor.

4-501.12 Surfaces that are subject to scratching or scoring not resurfaced or discarded when they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. 4-501.12

Food service area: Cutting boards scored.

4-402.12 Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable not sealed to the floor or elevated on legs that provide at least a 6-inch clearance between the floor and the equipment; or counter-mounted equipment that is not easily moveable not elevated on legs that provide at least a 4-inch clearance between the table and the equipment. 4-402.12

Processing area: Several air vented metal shelves not 6" inches off the floor.

4-302.14 Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf

Processing area: Water damaged sanitizer concentration strength measuring test kit stored on premises.

6-202.11 Light bulb not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in an area where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Infrared or other heat lamp not protected against breakage by a shield surrounding and extending beyond the bulb so that only the face of the bulb is exposed. 6-202.11

Food service area: Light bulbs inside hot holding case not shielded.

Utopia Juice Bar in Pompano Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Utopia Juice Bar in Pompano Beach last inspected?: Utopia Juice Bar in Pompano Beach was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 9, 2024. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Utopia Juice Bar in Pompano Beach had?: Utopia Juice Bar in Pompano Beach has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Utopia Juice Bar in Pompano Beach find?: Utopia Juice Bar in Pompano Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 9, 2024 (Focused Inspection).
Has Utopia Juice Bar in Pompano Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Utopia Juice Bar in Pompano Beach has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Utopia Juice Bar in Pompano Beach?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Utopia Juice Bar in Pompano Beach 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; 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; 4-601.11(A): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) Pf.