How many inspections has Edible Arrangements in Stuart had?

Edible Arrangements in Stuart has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Edible Arrangements in Stuart find?

Edible Arrangements in Stuart was most recently inspected by FDACS on July 16, 2025 (Focused Inspection).

Has Edible Arrangements in Stuart had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

Yes, Edible Arrangements in Stuart has 6 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were released after correction.

Edible Arrangements in Stuart

Name: Edible Arrangements in Stuart Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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3352 Se Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL 34997

St. Lucie County · Specialty Food Shops · FDACS
Owner: Jabrother Enterprise LLC
FDACS Estab #: 410416

Overview

Edible Arrangements in Stuart has been subject to multiple stop-use orders since July 2025 citing unsanitary equipment and handwashing sink deficiencies under Florida Statute 500.04 and 500.172. A stop-use order issued July 11 required that food-contact surfaces be cleaned and sanitized and handwashing sinks be properly supplied and accessible; a subsequent focused inspection on July 16 resulted in release of the stop-use orders after the facility obtained, repaired, or replaced equipment. The facility's inspection history reflects persistent compliance challenges. An operating-without-valid-permit inspection on July 11 documented 22 violations including a cutting board used continuously for more than four hours without cleaning (corrected on site), bleach stored improperly on a prep table shelf alongside food-preparation items (corrected on site), old food debris on knives and a metal spatula, and a person in charge unable to demonstrate knowledge of employee health reporting responsibilities or correct answers to food safety questions. Prior inspections in June 2025 (1 violation, facility door locked) and October 2022 (7 violations including fruit flies observed throughout the processing area, missing thermometer, and backflow prevention device not installed at mop sink) document a pattern of permit and sanitation management issues. Across four inspections dating to October 2022, the facility has accumulated 30 violations. The most recent inspection on July 16, 2025 was a check-back release visit issued for the stop-use orders.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

4FDACS Insp.

30Violations

6Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS: July 16, 2025

Edible Arrangements in Stuart: FDACS Inspection History (4)

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.

2025 — 3 inspections

Jul 16, 2025 — Focused Inspection· 3 stop-sale orders· Focused Inspection

Inspector: LORI JAMES, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Check-Back release issued for Stop Use Orders. This visit associated with Request#5135664.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible.

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Equipment was obtained, repaired or replaced, checked, and released.

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible.

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Equipment was obtained, repaired or replaced, checked, and released.

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Protection From Contamination: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized.

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Equipment AND/OR product was removed from service or sale.

Jul 11, 2025 — Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 22 violations· 3 stop-sale orders· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: LORI JAMES, 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. This food establishment was found to be operating with an expired food permit. To renew a food permit, visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520. Visit conducted in response to Requiest#5134682.

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(4) Food not protected from cross contamination by storage in packages, covered containers or wrappings. 3-302.11(A)(4)

Backroom: Cut watermelon and cantaloupe and various chocolate covered items on shelves inside walk-in not stored covered.

4-602.11(E) Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment or utensils; or in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E)

Food processing: Observed an accumulation of black mold-like substance on and around ice chute and walls of ice machine. Stop Use Order for ice machine issued, see supplement. Build-up of old food debris on inside rim of metal pots used to melt chocolate. COS: Items moved to three-compartment sink.

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

Food processing: Old food debris found on knives stored in rack next to hand sink. Metal spatula stored with food coloring found with old food debris.

4-602.11(C) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil used with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned throughout the day at least every 4 hours. Exception criteria for an alternative cleaning frequency not met. 4-602.11(C) PP

Food processing: Cutting board used to cut honey dew and cantaloupe not cleaned and sanitized after being in use for more than 4 hours. COS: Item moved to three-compartment sink. x Print Date: 7/11/2025 Page 2 of 5 24 Pf Citation Description: 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 Observation: Written procedures for the proper clean-up of Vomit and Diarrheal events not provided during visit. Guidance document provided via email.

2-103.11(O) Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf

Person in Charge was not able to show a verifiable manner on how food employees are informed of their reporting responsibilities. Employee Reporting Agreement provided via email.

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

Person in Charge was not able to provide correct answers to questions pertaining to employee health and reporting responsibilities. Employee Health Guide provided via email.

7-201.11 Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PP

Food processing: Two containers of bleach stored on bottom shelf of prep table with single use plastic sticks. COS: Chemicals moved to proper location. x

2-401.11 Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11Repeat

Food processing: Employee food and drink on center prep table. COS: Items moved to proper location during visit.

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

Food processing: No hand drying device available at hand sink. Backroom: No hand drying device inside employee restroom.

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

Food processing: Hot water not available at hand sink. Stop Use Order issued for open food processing, food equipment and utensils.

95 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.Repeat

Person in Charge was not able to provide documentation for Certified Food Protection Manager.

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

Establishment does not have probe thermometer.

3-302.12 Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12

Food processing: plastic containers on bottom shelf of prep table not labeled with common name of product being stored inside.

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: Visible gap along bottom of back exit door.

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 processing: food employee not wearing hair restraint while working with exposed food.

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)

Food processing: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer between uses.

4-903.11(A) Cleaned equipment or utensils, or laundered linens 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. Clean equipment or utensils not stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying, or not covered or inverted. 4-903.11(A) and (B)

Food processing: Plastic food bins and lids stored on floor next to metal shelf.

4-904.11(A)-(B) Cleaned and sanitized utensils handled, displayed or dispensed without protection from contamination of food- and lip-contact surfaces; or knives, forks or spoons that are not prewrapped are not presented so that only the handles are touched by employees or consumers. 4-904.11(A)-(B)

Food processing: Metal scoops used for white and brown chocolate morsels stored on unclean lid.

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

Food processing: Paper towel dispenser on wall over hand sink broken. Several plastic tipped spatulas broken and missing pieces.

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

Food processing: Chlorine sanitizer test strips not available. COS: Test strips provided during visit.

6-501.16 After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. 6-501.16

Backroom: Wet mop stored in mop wringer and unable to properly dry.

99 Expired Permit - The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12(1)(a), F.S., 5K-4.020(5), F.A.C.

Food Establishment is operating without a valid food permit. o A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Protection From Contamination: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized. Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when corrections have been made for request release of equipment, contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected]. Print Date: 7/11/2025 Page 1 of 3

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

STOP USE ORDER

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible. Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when corrections have been made for request release of equipment, contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected]. Print Date: 7/11/2025 Page 2 of 3 When the department or its duly authorized agent finds, or has probable cause to believe, that any food or food-processing equipment is in violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter so as to be dangerous, unwholesome, fraudulent, or insanitary within the meaning of this chapter, an agent of the department may issue and enforce a stop-sale, stop-use, removal, or hold order, which order gives notice that such article or processing equipment is, or is suspected of being, in violation and has been detained or embargoed and which order warns all persons not to remove, use, or dispose of such article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise until permission for removal, use, or disposal is given by the department or the court. It is unlawful for any person to remove, use, or dispose of such detained or embargoed article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise without such permission in accordance with 500.172 (1) Florida Statutes. AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL ORDERS, NOTICES, AND REPORTS IN THIS SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT If you wish to contest the Department's action, you have the right to request an administrative hearing to be conducted in accordance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes and to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative. Your request for hearing must contain: 1. Your name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number (if any). 2. The name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number of your attorney or qualified representative (if any) upon whom service of pleadings and other papers shall be made. 3. A statement that you are requesting an administrative hearing and dispute the material facts alleged by the department, in which case you must identify the material facts that are in dispute (formal hearing), or that you request an administrative hearing and that you do not dispute the facts alleged by the department (informal hearing). 4. A statement of when (date) you received the Notice and the file number of this Notice. Your request for a hearing must be received at the address shown on this Notice within twenty-one (21) days of receipt of this Notice. If you fail to obtain a Release from this Notice or fail to request an administrative hearing within the twenty-one (21) day deadline you waive your right to a hearing and the Department may enter a Final Order imposing up to the maximum penalties as authorized by Florida Law. HEARING WAIVER AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS Linda Valente I, _____________________________________________________ the person in charge of EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS hereby waive a notice and a hearing as provided in Chapter 120, Florida Statutes and waive all rights as provided on the last page of this report. X ____________________________________________ (Signature) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this document. X (Signature of FDACS Representative) (Signature of Representative) LORI JAMES, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II LINDA VALENTE, MANAGER Print Name and Title FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13 Print Date: 7/11/2025 Page 3 of 3

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Jun 27, 2025 — Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Focused Inspection· 1 violation· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: TERRI RAINEY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Visited establishment per request 5134682, door was locked. This food establishment was found to be operating with an expired food permit. To renew a food permit, visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

Good Retail Practice Violations

99 Expired Permit - The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12(1)(a), F.S., 5K-4.020(5), F.A.C.Repeat

Establishment open and operating with an expired food permit.

2022 — 1 inspection

Oct 11, 2022 — Operating Without a Valid Food Permit· 7 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: SYED KALEEM, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Request# 5085096 Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. 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. 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.

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

95 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.

No certified food protection manager. o Print Date: 10/11/2022 Page 1 of 4

Good Retail Practice Violations

Food entity does not have a thin probe thermometer for TCS food items. o

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

Fruit flies observed through out the food processing area. 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 mop/service sink. o

5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17

Backroom- No covered trash can at unisex restroom. 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 establishment began operating on Sep, 2022. o

Edible Arrangements in Stuart: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (6)

Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.

FDACS stop-sale and stop-use orders for Edible Arrangements in Stuart
Date	Order Type	Product	Brand/Lot	Reason
Jul 16, 2025	STOP USE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks properly supplied and …
Jul 16, 2025	STOP USE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks properly supplied and …
Jul 16, 2025	STOP USE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Protection From Contamination: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized…
Jul 11, 2025	STOP USE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Protection From Contamination: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized…
Jul 11, 2025	STOP USE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks properly supplied and …
Jul 11, 2025	STOP USE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks properly supplied and …

Edible Arrangements in Stuart: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Edible Arrangements in Stuart last inspected?: Edible Arrangements in Stuart was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on July 16, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Edible Arrangements in Stuart had?: Edible Arrangements in Stuart has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Edible Arrangements in Stuart find?: Edible Arrangements in Stuart was most recently inspected by FDACS on July 16, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Edible Arrangements in Stuart had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: Yes, Edible Arrangements in Stuart has 6 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were released after correction.
What are the most common violations at Edible Arrangements in Stuart?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Edible Arrangements in Stuart are: 2-103.11(O): Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) Pf; 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; 2-401.11: Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11.