How many inspections has Rocky's Ace Hardware in Stuart had?

Rocky's Ace Hardware in Stuart has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Rocky's Ace Hardware in Stuart find?

Rocky's Ace Hardware in Stuart was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 21, 2022 (Met Inspection Requirements).

Has Rocky's Ace Hardware in Stuart had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Rocky's Ace Hardware in Stuart has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Rocky's Ace Hardware in Stuart

Name: Rocky's Ace Hardware in Stuart Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: December 21, 2022

5899 Se Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL 34997

St. Lucie County · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF · FDACS
Owner: Rockys Ace Hardware LLC
FDACS Estab #: 307329

Overview

Rocky's Ace Hardware in Stuart had one inspection on record on December 21, 2022, which identified 8 violations. Two priority violations involved poisonous or toxic materials—all-purpose cleaner and dish soap stored over pickles and peanuts, and hand sanitizer, disinfectant spray, and spackling compound stored over bottled beverages in retail shelves. Both violations were corrected on site by relocating chemicals to proper storage locations. An additional priority foundation violation cited the absence of written procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events; guidance was provided to the establishment via email. The inspection was completed and met requirements.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.

8Violations

Last inspected FDACS: December 21, 2022

Rocky's Ace Hardware 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.

2022 — 1 inspection

Dec 21, 2022 — Met Inspection Requirements· 8 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SHASHWATEE PAUL

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events provided via email.

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

Establishment does not have a policy in place for proper response to vomit or diarrheal events. Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events provided. o

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 area: All purpose cleaner and dish soap stored over containers of pickles and peanuts inside retail shelf located next to register. COS: Chemicals moved to proper location during visit. x

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

Retail area: Chemicals such as hand sanitizer, disinfectant spray and spackling compound stored over bottled beverages inside shelf located behind the register. COS: Chemicals moved to proper location during visit. x Print Date: 12/21/2022 Page 1 of 3

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 area: Hand wash signs not posted at hand wash sinks inside men's and women's restrooms. COS: Hand wash signs provided during visit. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

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 area: Observed gap along bottom of receiving door leading outside. o

4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)

Retail area: Accumulation of black mold like substances on drink slides displaying canned and bottled beverages and white mold like substances around the gasket inside reach-in cooler located next to register. Dust build up on the top of food jars displayed throughout the retail area. 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 area: Dumpster lids left open. o

99 The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.

Valid 2022 food permit not displayed at the time of visit. o

Rocky's Ace Hardware in Stuart: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rocky's Ace Hardware in Stuart last inspected?: Rocky's Ace Hardware in Stuart was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 21, 2022. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Rocky's Ace Hardware in Stuart had?: Rocky's Ace Hardware in Stuart has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Rocky's Ace Hardware in Stuart find?: Rocky's Ace Hardware in Stuart was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 21, 2022 (Met Inspection Requirements).
Has Rocky's Ace Hardware in Stuart had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Rocky's Ace Hardware in Stuart has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Rocky's Ace Hardware in Stuart?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Rocky's Ace Hardware in Stuart are: 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; 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; 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 P.