When was Monroe Shell in Stuart last inspected?

Monroe Shell in Stuart was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 15, 2025. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.

How many inspections has Monroe Shell in Stuart had?

Monroe Shell in Stuart has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Monroe Shell in Stuart find?

Monroe Shell in Stuart was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 15, 2025 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).

Has Monroe Shell in Stuart had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

Yes, Monroe Shell in Stuart has 41 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.

Monroe Shell in Stuart

Name: Monroe Shell in Stuart Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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Last inspected: December 15, 2025

2587 Se Monroe St, Stuart, FL 34997

St. Lucie County · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice · FDACS
Owner: Monroe Petroleum INC

Part of: Shell Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Monroe Shell in Stuart had 12 stop-sale orders issued on December 15, 2025, requiring the immediate removal of multiple products. Six orders cited violations of Florida Statute 581.217(7)(e) related to distribution, retail sale, and advertising of products attractive to children; three orders cited temperature control violations for time/temperature control for safety foods stored below 41°F; and three orders cited labeling deficiencies. All products were voluntarily destroyed by facility management and witnessed by the inspector. A concurrent operating-without-valid-permit inspection on the same date documented 20 violations including cold-holding temperature failures (deli cheese and cooked sausage measured at 47–49°F in the sub-station cooler), raw shell eggs stored at ambient temperature (49–50°F), chemicals improperly stored above single-service items, lack of a certified food protection manager, inability to provide approved wastewater disposal documentation, and an unsanitized meat slicer with visible soil buildup. Corrections were made on site for the chemical storage, wastewater documentation, and slicer cleaning during the inspection.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.

20Violations

41Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS: December 15, 2025

Monroe Shell in Stuart: 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.

2025 — 1 inspection

Dec 15, 2025 — Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 20 violations· 41 stop-sale orders· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: JOSE PAVON, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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 # 5145976 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. Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must meet all permitting requirements as specified in Rule 5K-4.020(2)(a)-(e), F.A.C. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted and must be accompanied by an invoice. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Failure to meet all permitting requirements 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 suspend food activities. 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

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

Food service - meat slicer not in use with soil build up throughout. Cos - slicer was cleaned and sanitized during inspection.

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 foodborne illnesses or symptoms associated with diseases transmissible through food. o

3-501.16(A)(2) Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) PP

Deli - various slice cheese's and cooked pork sausages with internal temperatures between 47 f - 49 f when probed inside sub-station cooler , stop sale/released order issued Cos - all food products were voluntarily discarded during inspection. x

3-501.16(B) Eggs that have not been treated to destroy all viable Salmonellae not stored in refrigerated equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or less. 3-501.16(B) PP

Deli - container of raw shell eggs from previous day maintained in ambient temperature of 49 f - 50 f , stop sale /released order issued. Cos - Container Of Eggs Were Voluntarily Discarded During Inspection. x

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 to follow when Vomiting And diarrheal events occur , Guidance document provided.

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 - chemical agents stored next to and above single service items located on shelve. Cos - chemical agents moved to proper storage during inspection. x Print Date: 12/18/2025 Page 2 of 4 95 o 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: No certified food protection manager certificate at food establishment.

71 Hemp or Hemp Extract intended for Human Consumption sold or distributed in a container that is not compliant with ASTM International D3475-20, Standard Classification of Child Resistant Packages, because the container does not meet one or more of the descriptions of child-resistant packages set out in Table 1 therein. 5K-4.034(6)(j), F.A.C.

Products containing hemp or hemp extract not sold or distributed in container compliance with child resistant packaging , cos - all products were voluntarily discarded during inspection. See Stop Order/Released Issued. x

74 Retailer selling hemp or hemp extract intended for Human Consumption did not post a clear and conspicuous sign directly adjacent to the display of the product which states: "THE SALE OF HEMP OR HEMP EXTRACT INTENDED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS PROHIBITED. PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR PURCHASE.". 5K-4.034(8)(a), F.A.C.

Point of sale - Age restriction signage for hemp products not posted conspicuous adjacent to display case. o

75 The label for retail products containing Hemp or Hemp Extract intended for Human Consumption does not include the serving size and servings per container expressed in Common Household Measures and the net contents expressed in both the appropriate International System of Units (SI) and United States customary units. 5K-4.034(6)(f), F.A.C.

Hemp extract products including pre rolls, gummies, and food products intended for human consumption does not declare the serving size on the label , cos - all products were voluntarily Discarded during inspection. See Stop Sale Orders / released Issued. x

77 Distribution or sale of a hemp extract that is attractive to children in violation of s. 581.217(7)(e), F.S. The hemp extract package, label, or advertisement for the product, is in the shape of humans, cartoons, or animals in violation of 5K-4.034(6)(b), F.A.C.

Hemp Extract products observed to be Attractive to Children - product and/or labels in the shape of an animal, human, or cartoon; or bears any resemblance to an existing candy product , cos - all products were voluntarily discarded during inspection. See Stop Sale Order / Released Issued. 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

Kitchen - cardboard and metal rack stored inside hand sink basin next to 3 bay sink. Cos - all items removed from basin during inspection.

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

Kitchen and food service areas - missing soap , paper towels or hand drying device for hand sink next to 3 bay sink.

Good Retail Practice Violations

211 Packaged ice and vended ice not properly labeled according to regulation. 5K-4.023(9)(d) F.A.C.

Retail Area: Ice packaged on site and displayed inside reach-in display freezer not labeled with source information. COS: Ice was Labeled during inspection. x

213 Microbial analysis of finished product by an approved laboratory not obtained within the required time period. 5K-4.023(8)(a) F.A.C.Repeat

Microbiological testing of ice packaged onsite not available during inspection , cos documentation was obtained during inspection. x INSPECTION: KRATOM PRODUCTS Violation No. Citation Description and Observation Repeat COS

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.

5-403.11 Sewage not disposed through an approved facility that is a public sewage treatment plant or an individual sewage disposal system that is sized, constructed, maintained, and operated according to law. 5-403.11 P

Food establishment is open and operating and unable to provide proof of approved waste water disposal type as required , cos - documentation was obtained during inspection. x

6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11

Back - damaged floor and along the walls in multiple areas of the establishment.

81 Kratom Products improperly labeled as provided in emergency rule 5KER25-4. Kratom products must be labeled with the concentration of 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) as provided in 5KER25-4, expressed in "parts per million (PPM) on a dry-weight basis," of the net contents of the package.

Multiple kratom products not labeled with concentration of PPM. Cos - all products were voluntarily discarded during inspection , stop sale and released issued. x

81 Kratom products for human consumption not labeled as required by Chapter 500, F.S. 5K-4.030(3)(a), F.A.C.

Kratom products not properly labeled , cos - all products were voluntarily discarded during inspection, See Stop Sale Orders / Released Issued.

99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2), F.A.C. The food establishment shall complete the permitting process within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 for further assistance.Repeat

Establishment is operating without a valid food permit , see comments. o INSPECTION: VENDED WATER/VENDED ICE Violation No. Citation Description and Observation Repeat COS