How many inspections has Smart Dollar Dollar Store in Stuart had?

Smart Dollar Dollar Store in Stuart has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Smart Dollar Dollar Store in Stuart find?

Smart Dollar Dollar Store in Stuart was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 19, 2022 (Met Inspection Requirements).

Has Smart Dollar Dollar Store in Stuart had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Smart Dollar Dollar Store in Stuart has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Smart Dollar Dollar Store in Stuart

Name: Smart Dollar Dollar Store in Stuart Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: December 19, 2022

413 Se Monterey Rd, Stuart, FL 34994

St. Lucie County · Minor Outlet with Perishables · FDACS
Owner: Smart Dollar LLC
FDACS Estab #: 357242

Overview

Smart Dollar Dollar Store in Stuart had one inspection on record. On December 19, 2022, inspectors documented 18 violations, including multiple high-priority issues. Chili peppers in the produce display area were found with black and white mold-like substances on the exterior; the item was voluntarily discarded during the visit. Chemicals including isopropyl alcohol, baby powder, and baby shampoo were stored directly over canned and bottled beverages on retail shelves, and glass cleaner and disinfecting wipes were stored over bottled beverages next to the produce display — both chemical storage violations were corrected on site. A severely dented can of condensed milk was discarded, and a tong used for bulk food items was found with old food debris buildup; the establishment discontinued selling open bulk food items during the inspection. The facility met inspection requirements overall, though the violations documented ranged across food adulteration, chemical storage safety, and equipment sanitation.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.

18Violations

Last inspected FDACS: December 19, 2022

Smart Dollar Dollar Store 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 19, 2022 — Met Inspection Requirements· 18 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SHASHWATEE PAUL

Comments: Employee Health Guidelines, Reporting agreement and Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events provided via email.

Risk-Based Violations

3-202.15 Food package not in good condition or does not protect the integrity of the contents so that the food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants. 3-202.15 PfPf

Retail area: Can of condensed milk displayed inside retail shelf found severely dented. COS: Can was voluntarily discarded during visit. x

3-101.11 Food not safe, or is adulterated. 3-101.11 PP

Retail area: Chili peppers displayed at produce display area found with black and white mold like substances on exterior fruit skin. COS: Item was voluntarily discarded during visit. x Print Date: 12/19/2022 Page 1 of 5 13 P Citation Description: Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) P Observation: Retail area: Raw chorizo stored over unwashed cilantro inside reach-in cooler next to produce display area. COS: Raw item moved to bottom shelf during visit. x

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

Retail area: Tong used to dispense bulk food items found with old food debris build up. COS: Establishment discontinued selling open bulk food items during visit. x

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 guidelines and reporting agreement provided. o

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: Chemicals such as isopropyl alcohol, baby power and baby shampoo stored over canned and bottled beverages inside retail shelf. COS: Food 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: Glass cleaner and disinfecting wipes stored over bottled beverages next to produce display. COS: Chemicals moved to proper location during visit. x Print Date: 12/19/2022 Page 2 of 5

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 area: Paper towels or hand drying device not available inside employee restroom. COS: Paper towels provided during visit. x

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 TCS(Time/temperature control for safety) 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

Retail area: Observed small flying insects around produce display area. o

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 back door next to ice cooler. o

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

Retail area: Bottled beverages stored directly on floor throughout the retail area. o

3-304.12(C)-(F) During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil not stored on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment; in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particles to the drain when used with moist foods; in a clean, protected location when used only with food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or in a container of water maintained at 135°F or greater. 3-304.12(C)-(F)

Retail area: Tong used to dispense bulk food items stored on the top of container and exposed to contamination. COS: Establishment discontinued selling bulk food items during visit. x

4-903.11(A) Single-service or single-use articles 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. 4-903.11(A)

Retail area: Package of single use plates stored directly on floor next to back exit door. COS: Item was stored above floor during visit. x

4-202.16 Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices or not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. 4-202.16

Retail area: Soda crates used as shelving next to back exit door. 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: Dust build up around the door of chest freezer displaying ice cream next to register. Backroom area: Dust and debris build up on the bottom shelf of reach-in cooler displaying beverages. 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 area: Drain plug not available 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

Backroom area: Accumulation of dust and debris on floor under shelves inside storage next to employee break area. o

Smart Dollar Dollar Store in Stuart: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smart Dollar Dollar Store in Stuart last inspected?: Smart Dollar Dollar Store in Stuart was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 19, 2022. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Smart Dollar Dollar Store in Stuart had?: Smart Dollar Dollar Store in Stuart has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Smart Dollar Dollar Store in Stuart find?: Smart Dollar Dollar Store in Stuart was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 19, 2022 (Met Inspection Requirements).
Has Smart Dollar Dollar Store in Stuart had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Smart Dollar Dollar Store in Stuart has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Smart Dollar Dollar Store in Stuart?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Smart Dollar Dollar Store in Stuart are: 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) Pf; 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 Pf; 3-202.15: Food package not in good condition or does not protect the integrity of the contents so that the food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants. 3-202.15 Pf.