7-eleven in Stuart

Last inspected:

3991 S Kanner Hwy, Stuart, FL 34997

Part of: 7-Eleven Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

7-Eleven Store #34855H in Stuart operated without a valid food permit during two FDACS inspections in July and August 2022. The July 18 inspection documented rodent droppings on the floor next to a slurpee machine in the retail area, prompting a re-inspection notice and warning that a Stop-Use Order would be issued on all receiving areas and equipment if pest evidence was found again. The facility corrected several violations on site during that visit, including removing soda bottles blocking the handwashing sink and cleaning affected areas. The August 3 follow-up inspection found 9 violations, including missing backflow prevention devices at a mop sink y-splitter and outside hosebibs, and no paper towels at a handwashing sink in the backroom — paper towels were provided during the inspection. Both inspections documented failures to obtain permit fee payment required to process the food establishment permit application.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
20Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

7-eleven in Stuart: 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.

— 2 inspections
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit· 9 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: SYED KALEEM, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: CARLEEN BRUNO

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. 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. 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.

Risk-Based Violations

4-602.12 Food-contact surface of cooking or baking equipment not cleaned at least every 24 hours, or cavity or door seals of microwave oven not cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. 4-602.12
Food service area- Old food debris build up inside microwave oven. COS- Microwave oven cleaned by manager during visit. x Print Date: 8/3/2022 Page 1 of 4
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
Backroom- No paper towels at hand wash sink next to soda syrup racks. COS- Paper towels provided. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

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- Cardboard used as a liner at walk-in cooler. o
4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Retail area- Soda spillage build up inside cabinet of soda fountain machine. COS- Cabinet was cleaned by manager. x
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
Backroom- Backflow prevention device not installed at y-splitter located at mop/service sink. OutsideNo backflow prevention device installed at outside hosebib. o
5-501.11 Drains in receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables do not have drain plugs in place. 5-501.114
Outside- No drain plug at dumpster. o
5-501.11 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors when located outdoors; or indoor receptacles that contain food not kept covered when not in continuous use or after they are filled. 5-501.113
Outside- Dumpster lids left open. COS- Dumpster lids closed by manager. x
6-501.11 Dressing rooms not used by employees who regularly change their clothes in the establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not used for the orderly storage of employee clothing or other possessions. 6-501.110
Food processing area- Employee personal food items stored at prep table next to oven. COS: Employee food items moved to proper location during visit. x
99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. Food Establishment shall remit payment of appropriate fee within 10 days. 500.12(1) (a)F.S., 5K-4.020(4)(b) F.A.C.
Food entity began operating on April 29, 2022. o
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Re-Inspection Required· 11 violations· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: SYED KALEEM, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: CARLEEN BRUNO

Comments: Request# 5080971 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. Re-inspection visit required due to pest. A re-inspection will be conducted on or about 14 days. If evidence of pest infestation is observed on the next inspection, a Stop-Use Order will be issued on all receiving areas of the establishment and the establishment will no longer be allowed to receive additional food items, a Stop-Use Order of all processing equipment (if applicable) will be issued and a Stop-Sale Order of all exposed food items (if applicable) will be issued until the infestation is eradicated. A copy of the Pest Control Plan Checklist has been provided to the establishment. 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

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(C) 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
Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that related to foodborne illnesses and symptoms. Employee health guideline and reporting agreement given and reviewed. o
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- Hand washing sign not posted at unisex restroom. COS- Sign provided. x
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
Backroom- Hand wash sink was blocked by soda bottles. COS- Soda bottles moved to proper location during visit and verified. x Print Date: 7/18/2022 Page 1 of 4

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-501.11 Premises not maintained free of roaches and rodents; 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) P
Retail area- Rodent droppings observed on floor next to slurpee machine. COS- all affected area cleaned and sanitized during visit and verified. x
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
Backroom- Box of nacho cheese stored directly on floor at walk-in cooler. COS- Food item moved to proper location during visit. x
2-402.11 Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11
Food service area- Food employee not wearing hair net while preparing/serving open food items. COS- Hair net provided to food employee by manager. x
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- Cardboard used as a liner at walk-in cooler. o
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
Backroom- Backflow prevention device not installed at hosebib located at mop/service sink. OutsideNo backflow prevention device installed at outside hosebib. o
5-501.11 Drains in receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables do not have drain plugs in place. 5-501.114
Outside- No drain plug at dumpster. o
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 area- Observed accumulation of debris build up on floor behind the soda fountain machine. o
99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. Food Establishment shall remit payment of appropriate fee within 10 days. 500.12(1) (a)F.S., 5K-4.020(4)(b) F.A.C.
Food entity began operating on April 29, 2022. o

7-eleven in Stuart: Frequently Asked Questions

When was 7-eleven in Stuart last inspected?
7-eleven Store #34855h in Stuart was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 3, 2022. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit.
How many inspections has 7-eleven in Stuart had?
7-eleven Store #34855h in Stuart has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of 7-eleven in Stuart find?
7-eleven Store #34855h in Stuart was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 3, 2022 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit).
Has 7-eleven in Stuart had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, 7-eleven Store #34855h in Stuart has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at 7-eleven in Stuart?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at 7-eleven Store #34855h in Stuart are: 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; 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; 5-501.11: Drains in receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables do not have drain plugs in place. 5-501.114.
Does 7-eleven in Stuart have any repeat violations?
Yes, 7-eleven Store #34855h in Stuart has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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; 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; 5-501.11: Drains in receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables do not have drain plugs in place. 5-501.114.

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