Question 1

How many health inspections has LOVELY SQUARE had?

Accepted Answer

LOVELY SQUARE has had 17 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Question 2

Has LOVELY SQUARE ever been shut down?

Accepted Answer

No, LOVELY SQUARE has no emergency closures on record.

Question 3

What are the most common violations at LOVELY SQUARE?

Accepted Answer

The most frequently cited violations at LOVELY SQUARE are: Approved food source, Shell stock requirements, Employee health reporting.

Question 4

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

Accepted Answer

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

Question 5

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

Accepted Answer

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

Question 6

What does Florida violation V46 (No smoking signs) mean?

Accepted Answer

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE: While not a direct food safety hazard, failure to post required no-smoking signs can result in smoking/vaping in food areas, introducing ash, particulates, and tobacco residue near food. Secondhand smoke contamination of food is a public health concern. Florida Clean Indoor Air Act compliance protects both employees and customers. Post conspicuous no smoking signs at entrances and in all areas where smoking is prohibited per Florida Clean Indoor Air Act (F.S. 386.204). Signs must be clearly visible and legible. Include in employee orientation. Enforce no-smoking policy consistently.

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