How many inspections has Star Food Store in Titusville had?

Star Food Store in Titusville has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Star Food Store in Titusville find?

Star Food Store in Titusville was most recently inspected by FDACS on May 24, 2023 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit).

Has Star Food Store in Titusville had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Star Food Store in Titusville has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Star Food Store in Titusville

Name: Star Food Store in Titusville Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: May 24, 2023

2750 S Hopkins Ave, Titusville, FL 32780

Brevard County · Convenience Store/Prepackaged/No Food Service · FDACS
Owner: Ashapuri 101 LLC

Overview

Star Food Store in Titusville had one inspection on record, a May 24, 2023 permit application review that documented 21 violations. The facility was operating without a valid food permit. Inspector findings included poisonous or toxic materials stored improperly (liquid soaps next to single-use cups in the retail area), no written employee health procedures, no thin probe thermometer for temperature control foods, and missing toilet tissue in the backroom. The manager corrected chemical storage and provided toilet tissue during the inspection. The facility was required to pay permit fees in full and complete the application process before operating legally.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.

21Violations

Last inspected FDACS: May 24, 2023

Star Food Store in Titusville: 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.

2023 — 1 inspection

May 24, 2023 — Operating Without a Valid Food Permit· 21 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: SYED KALEEM, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Request# 5097779 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.

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. 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- Liquid soaps stored next to single use cups at retail shelf. COS- All chemicals moved to proper location by manager. x

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- Paper towels and soap not provided at unisex restroom. COS- Paper towels and soap provided. 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

Backroom- Hand wash sink was blocked by blower machine at unisex restroom. COS- Blower machine was removed from hand wash sink by manager. x

3-201.11(C) Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101, 9 CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381. 3-201.11(C) PfPf

Retail area- Observed Caprisun, Kool aids and little hug fruit barrels offered for sale are not labeled for individual sale from the manufacture. COS- All products removed from retail sale during visit and verified. x Print Date: 5/24/2023 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: Backroom- Raw shell eggs and raw bacon stored over beverages at walk-in cooler. COS- All raw products moved to bottom shelf during visit and verified. x

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: 5/24/2023 Page 2 of 5

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. o

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)

Backroom- No thermometer available at walk-in cooler. o

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

Backroom- Dead roaches observed on floor inside unisex restroom. o

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- Tree branches touching on roof, creating harborage condition. 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

Backroom- Various beverages stored directly on floor at walk-in cooler. o

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- Mop/service sink not sealed to the wall. o

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. o

6-302.11 Toilet tissue not available at each toilet. 6-302.11 Pf

Backroom- Toilet tissue not provided at unisex restroom. COS- Toilet tissue provided by manager. x

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 lids left open. o

5-501.11 Storage area or enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables not clean. 5-501.115

Outside- Accumulation of empty bottles and debris build up on floor inside dumpster enclosure. o

5-501.16(B)-(C) Waste receptacle not provided in each area where refuse is generated or commonly discarded, or where recyclables or returnables are placed, or at each lavatory or group of adjacent lavatories where disposable towels are used at handwashing lavatories. 5-501.16(B)-(C)

Backroom- Covered trash can not provided at unisex restroom. o

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, shelving, tube lights, signs stored at back storage room. o

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

Backroom- Various ceiling tiles have water damaged. o Print Date: 5/24/2023 Page 3 of 5 53 Citation Description: 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 Observation: Backroom- Accumulation of dust and dirt build up on fan guards at walk-in cooler. 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 entity began operating on April 29, 2023. o

Star Food Store in Titusville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Star Food Store in Titusville last inspected?: Star Food Store in Titusville was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on May 24, 2023. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit.
How many inspections has Star Food Store in Titusville had?: Star Food Store in Titusville has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Star Food Store in Titusville find?: Star Food Store in Titusville was most recently inspected by FDACS on May 24, 2023 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit).
Has Star Food Store in Titusville had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Star Food Store in Titusville has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Star Food Store in Titusville?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Star Food Store 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; 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; 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 Pf.