Mid Town Grocery in Riviera Beach

Last inspected:

115 W 19th St, Riviera Beach, FL 33404
Overview

Mid Town Grocery in Riviera Beach was issued a citation for operating without a valid food permit on June 21, 2023. The inspection identified 15 violations including poisonous or toxic materials (cleaning chemicals) stored above single service items, which were moved to proper storage during the inspection. Additional violations included the absence of a certified food protection manager, lack of written procedures for vomit and diarrheal events, no food temperature measuring device on hand, and multiple flies observed throughout the counter area. The establishment was directed to begin the permitting process within 10 days and provided guidance on employee health requirements and food safety procedures.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
15Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Mid Town Grocery in Riviera Beach: 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· 15 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: JOSE PAVON, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: All requests for a new food permit submitted January 1 through June 30, shall be assessed a permit fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and Rule 5K-4. All requests for a new food permit submitted July 1 through December 31, shall be assessed permit fees of fifty percent (50%) of the applicable fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and Rule 5K-4. Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. 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. ID and Pin information for the new Owner Portal provided. Guidance Document for written procedures for Vomit and/or Diarrhea Events Provided. Kitchen area closed upon visit. This food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. The Food Establishment shall begin the permitting process within 10 days. Food establishment can apply online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520 for further assistance.

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
Food employee does not respond correctly to questions relating to food Bourne illnesses or symptoms associated with diseases transmissible through food. 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
Establishment does not have written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events.
7-301.11 Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11 PP
Retail - multiple bottles of cleaning chemicals stored above single service items located on shelve. Cos - chemicals moved to proper storage during inspection. x Print Date: 6/21/2023 Page 1 of 5 95 Citation Description: 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. Observation: Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager.
6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
Back - missing soap and paper towels for hand sink inside only restroom.

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
No probed thermometer for the assessing, receiving and holding of temperature control for safety food.
6-501.11 Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf
Retail - multiple flies throughout counter area.
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
Processing - visible opening at the bottom rear exit door.
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
Back - card board used as shelving linear inside walk in beverage cooler.
4-402.11 Equipment that is fixed because it is not easily moveable not installed with space to allow access for cleaning along the sides, behind or above the equipment; with no more than one thirty-second inch of space from adjoining equipment, walls, or ceiling; or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls when the equipment is exposed to spillage or seepage. Counter-mounted equipment that is not easily moveable not installed to allow cleaning of the equipment or areas underneath or around the equipment by being sealed. 4-402.11
Back - hand sink located inside restroom not sealed to wall.
4-501.11 Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part of can opener not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a container is opened. 4-501.11
Back - rust build up on metal rack inside walk in beverage cooler. Front - office door cracked and damaged.
4-301.13 Drainboards, utensil racks, or tables not large enough to accommodate all soiled and cleaned items that accumulate during hours of operation or not provided for necessary utensil holding before cleaning and after sanitizing. 4-301.13
Back - missing drain boards for 3 bay sink.
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
Retail - dusty shelves throughout the establishment , soil build up throughout the ceiling walls of walk in beverage cooler.
6-501.11 Premises not free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. 6-501.114
Multiple non- food articles such as bike and lawn mower and unused food equipment stored throughout the establishment.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Damaged walls and stain ceiling tiles throughout the whole establishment.
99 This food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. The Food Establishment shall begin the permitting process within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520 for further assistance.
Food establishment began operating on November 2022. o

Mid Town Grocery in Riviera Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mid Town Grocery in Riviera Beach last inspected?
Mid Town Grocery in Riviera Beach was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on June 21, 2023. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit.
How many inspections has Mid Town Grocery in Riviera Beach had?
Mid Town Grocery in Riviera Beach has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Mid Town Grocery in Riviera Beach find?
Mid Town Grocery in Riviera Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on June 21, 2023 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit).
Has Mid Town Grocery in Riviera Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Mid Town Grocery in Riviera Beach has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Mid Town Grocery in Riviera Beach?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Mid Town Grocery in Riviera 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; 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 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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