How many inspections has Ellen's Sweets and Treats in Sebastian had?

Ellen's Sweets and Treats in Sebastian has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Ellen's Sweets and Treats in Sebastian find?

Ellen's Sweets and Treats in Sebastian was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 4, 2023 (Focused Inspection).

Has Ellen's Sweets and Treats in Sebastian had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Ellen's Sweets and Treats in Sebastian has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Ellen's Sweets and Treats in Sebastian

Name: Ellen's Sweets and Treats in Sebastian Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: August 4, 2023

1124 Us Highway 1, Sebastian, FL 32958

Indian River County · Retail Bakery · FDACS
Owner: Ellen Langfitt
FDACS Estab #: 415400

Overview

Ellen's Sweets and Treats in Sebastian has 3 inspections on record from June to August 2023. The June 28, 2023 focused inspection documented 6 violations, all priority foundation (Pf) level citations: the facility lacked written procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events, did not have a probe thermometer for temperature control foods, and the unisex restroom handwashing sink did not provide hot water at the required minimum of 100°F. Inspector notes from the June 30 and August 4 follow-up visits confirm that the hot water and mop sink concerns were corrected prior to the final check-back, and both subsequent inspections resulted in zero violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.

6Violations

Last inspected FDACS: August 4, 2023

Ellen's Sweets and Treats in Sebastian: FDACS Inspection History (3)

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.

2023 — 3 inspections

Aug 4, 2023 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: STEPHEN COLLINS

Comments: Check-back for Hot water in restroom and Mop/Service sink. All concerns were corrected prior to check-back and verified.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Jun 30, 2023 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: STEPHEN COLLINS

Comments: Request #5099239. This offsite industry visit is being conducted to document a verbal conversation to help assist the food establishment with compliance of recent food safety observations and continuing issues.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Jun 28, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SYED KALEEM, 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. Request# 5098811 Failure to provide hot water in unisex restroom and mop/service sink in 30 days may result in Administrative Action. Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. 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. Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full 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 close your business.

Risk-Based Violations

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 entity does not have a written procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events.

5-202.12(A) Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least 100°F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. 5-202.12(A) PfPf

Backroom- Hot water not provided at hand wash sink in unisex restroom. Establishment has 30 days to provide hot water.

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

Food entity does not have a probe thermometer for time temperature control food items.

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

Food processing area- Three compartment sink not sealed to the wall.

5-203.13 Service sink or curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain not provided or not conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. Toilet or urinal is used as a service sink for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. 5-203.13

Mop/service sink not provided through out the establishment. Entity has 30 days to provide mop/service sink.

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- Unisex restroom door not self-closing.

Ellen's Sweets and Treats in Sebastian: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ellen's Sweets and Treats in Sebastian last inspected?: Ellen's Sweets and Treats in Sebastian was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 4, 2023. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Ellen's Sweets and Treats in Sebastian had?: Ellen's Sweets and Treats in Sebastian has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Ellen's Sweets and Treats in Sebastian find?: Ellen's Sweets and Treats in Sebastian was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 4, 2023 (Focused Inspection).
Has Ellen's Sweets and Treats in Sebastian had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Ellen's Sweets and Treats in Sebastian has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Ellen's Sweets and Treats in Sebastian?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Ellen's Sweets and Treats in Sebastian are: 5-202.12(A): Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least 100°F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. 5-202.12(A) 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; 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.