A1 Stop Shop INC in Titusville

Last inspected:

443 S Park Ave, Titusville, FL 32796
Overview

A1 Stop Shop Inc in Titusville has a brief compliance history on record, with two inspections within fourteen months showing significant violations and delayed corrective action. On August 17, 2023, the facility received 22 violations during an inspection conducted while operating without a valid food permit. High-priority violations included chemicals stored directly over beverages and candy in retail aisles and a chlorine sanitizer concentration exceeding 200 ppm; both were corrected on site during the visit. Priority foundation violations included failure to provide a mop and service sink, unclean food-contact surfaces in the food processing area, and absence of employee health guidelines and a thin probe thermometer. A 30-day compliance deadline was issued for the mop sink installation. On September 19, 2023, a focused re-inspection found the mop sink had not been installed and a subsequent re-inspection was scheduled. The facility returned to compliance on October 4, 2023 when the mop sink was provided. On August 29, 2024, the facility was inspected again while still operating without a valid food permit and received 20 violations. Priority foundation violations included the person in charge not correctly responding to questions about foodborne illness prevention, absence of written procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events, missing thin probe thermometer, and missing sanitizer concentration test kit. The thermometer and test kit were corrected on site; a backflow prevention device was not installed at the outside hose bib. The facility remains unlicensed and subject to permit application completion.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

4FDACS Insp.
42Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

A1 Stop Shop INC in Titusville: 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.

— 1 inspection
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 20 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: SYED KALEEM

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.

Risk-Based Violations

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 does not correctly respond to questions that related to foodborne illnesses and symptoms. Employee health guideline and reporting agreement given and reviewed. 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
Food entity does not have a written procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events.
74 Retailer selling hemp extract intended for inhalation did not post a clear and conspicuous sign directly adjacent to the display of the product which states: "THE SALE OF HEMP EXTRACT INTENDED FOR INHALATION TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS PROHIBITED, PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR PURCHASE". 5K-4.034(8)(a), F.A.C.Repeat
Retail Area: Age restriction signage for hemp extract products intended for inhalation not present. COS- Age restriction signage provided during visit.
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 at the establishment.

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 thin probe thermometer for time temperature control food items. COS- Thin probe thermometer provided during visit.
6-501.11 Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests not removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. 6-501.112
Food service area- Dead roaches observed on floor next to three compartment sink.
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- Observed tong stored in standing water container located at next to hot case unit. COS- Water removed from container by person in charge.
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
Food service area- Cardboard used as a liner on floor next to three compartment sink and hand wash sink.
4-402.11 Equipment that is fixed because it is not easily moveable not installed with space to allow access for cleaning along the sides, behind or above the equipment; with no more than one thirty-second inch of space from adjoining equipment, walls, or ceiling; or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls when the equipment is exposed to spillage or seepage. Counter-mounted equipment that is not easily moveable not installed to allow cleaning of the equipment or areas underneath or around the equipment by being sealed. 4-402.11
Backroom- Hand wash sink not sealed to the wall located at unisex restroom.
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 service area- Sanitizer concentration test kit not provided. COS- Test kit provided during visit.
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
Outside- Backflow prevention device not installed at outside hosebib.
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Food service area- Drain pipe of three compartment sink is leaking.
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.
6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14
Backroom- Unisex restroom door not self-closing.
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- No drain plug at dumpster.
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 Initial if all stated observations have been corrected: __________ 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
Food service area- Old food debris and oil spillage build up on floor behind the fryer and stove.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Backroom- Various ceiling tiles have water damaged.
6-501.11 Premises not free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. 6-501.114
Backroom- Unused items such as reach-in coolers, bansaw, chest freezer etc, stored at back storage room.
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 entity is operating without a valid food permit. o
— 3 inspections
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: SYED KALEEM, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Visited establishment to conduct a scheduled re-inspection for mop/service sink. Mop/service sink provided during visit. This Re-inspection conducted to verify compliance of food safety citations observed during previous inspection. The compliance issues that required a re-inspection have been resolved and this food establishment has Met Inspection Requirements.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection - Re-inspection Required· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: STEPHEN COLLINS

Comments: Visit conducted due to 30 day checkback for mop/service sink. Mop sink was not installed prior to checkback and re-inspection will be conducted on or about 14 days from today. Re-inspection visit required issued for food establishment. A re-inspection will be conducted on or about 14 days.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Check-back Needed· 22 violations· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: SYED KALEEM, 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. Request# 5100367 Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. Failure to provide mop/service sink in 30 days may result in Administrative Action. 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
Backroom- Old food debris build up inside microwave oven.
4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf
Food processing area- Old food debris build up on knife and spoons stored next to three compartment sink. COS: Items moved to three compartment sink to properly clean during visit.
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 does not correctly respond to questions that related to foodborne illnesses and symptoms. Employee health guideline and reporting agreement given and reviewed. 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- Various chemicals such as air fresheners, dish soaps, downy hair spray containers stored over beverages and candies at multiple aisles. COS- All chemicals moved to proper location during visit and verified. x
7-204.11 Chemical sanitizer or other chemical antimicrobial applied to food-contact surface does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940 or 40 CFR 180.2020. 7-204.11 PP
Food processing area- Chlorine sanitizer concentration at sanitizing bucket more then 200 ppm when tested. COS- Remade the sanitizing solution during visit and verified. x
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.
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
Food processing area- Hand wash sink was blocked by cleaning rug. COS- Cleaning rug removed from Hand wash sink during visit and verified.
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.

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 thin probe thermometer for time temperature control food items.
4-204.11 Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D)
Food processing area- No thermometers at hot case unit and reach-in cooler.
6-501.11 The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premises by eliminating harborage conditions. 6-501.111(D)
Outside- Multiple vines growing on and climbing up the wall of the back side of the building, creating harborage conditions.
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- Various beverages stored directly on floor at multiple aisles.
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 area- Wet wiping cloths stored at prep table.
4-601.11(B) Food-contact surface of cooking equipment or pan is encrusted with grease deposits or other soil accumulation. 4-601.11(B)
Food processing area- Heavy grease like accumulation build up on food pans. Old food debris and heavy grease build up on the right side of the fryer and on stove.
5-203.13 Service sink or curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain not provided or not conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. Toilet or urinal is used as a service sink for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. 5-203.13
There is no mop/service sink at the establishment. Entity has 30 days to provide mop/service sink.
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
Outside- Backflow prevention device not installed at outside hosebib.
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Backroom- Drain pipe of hand wash sink is leaking located at unisex restroom.
6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14
Backroom- Unisex restroom door not self-closing.
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 lid left open.
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.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Various ceiling tiles have water damaged through out the building.
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
Food processing area- Oil spillage and old food debris build up on floor behind the fryer and stove.

A1 Stop Shop INC in Titusville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was A1 Stop Shop INC in Titusville last inspected?
A1 Stop Shop INC in Titusville was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 29, 2024. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
How many inspections has A1 Stop Shop INC in Titusville had?
A1 Stop Shop INC in Titusville has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of A1 Stop Shop INC in Titusville find?
A1 Stop Shop INC in Titusville was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 29, 2024 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
Has A1 Stop Shop INC in Titusville had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, A1 Stop Shop INC in Titusville has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at A1 Stop Shop INC in Titusville?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at A1 Stop Shop INC in Titusville are: 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; 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; 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.
Does A1 Stop Shop INC in Titusville have any repeat violations?
Yes, A1 Stop Shop INC in Titusville has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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; 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; 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.

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