How many inspections has Kwik Stop in West Palm Beach had?

Kwik Stop in West Palm Beach has 6 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Kwik Stop in West Palm Beach find?

Kwik Stop in West Palm Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 31, 2026 (Focused Inspection).

Has Kwik Stop in West Palm Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Kwik Stop in West Palm Beach has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Kwik Stop in West Palm Beach

Name: Kwik Stop in West Palm Beach Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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2500 Westgate Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33409

Palm Beach County · Convenience Store Limited FS · FDACS
Owner: Pb Petroleum INC
FDACS Estab #: 434674

Overview

Kwik Stop in West Palm Beach has a pattern of serious food safety violations across four FDACS inspections dating to December 2023, with recurring pest control and equipment deficiencies. The facility was found operating without a valid food permit as of March 2026, the most recent inspection. A stop-use and stop-sale order issued May 21, 2024 remained in effect as of the June 2024 re-inspection due to rodent droppings documented throughout the backroom on shelves and floor. The March 2026 inspection documented 21 violations including raw shell eggs displayed directly over unwashed limes and prepackaged creamer, absence of a small diameter probe thermometer, lack of written procedures for cleaning vomit and diarrhea, and a person in charge unable to answer basic food safety questions about employee health reporting and foodborne illness symptoms. Across all inspections, the facility accumulated 39 total violations; equipment deficiencies including missing thermometers and sanitizer test kits appeared in multiple inspections, and pest control remained an unresolved issue. A re-inspection was required within 14 days of the March 12, 2026 inspection to verify corrections and payment of the food permit application fee.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

6FDACS Insp.

53Violations

Last inspected FDACS: March 31, 2026

Kwik Stop in West Palm Beach: FDACS Inspection History (6)

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.

2026 — 3 inspections

Mar 31, 2026 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted Routine Offsite Inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Mar 31, 2026 — Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Re-Inspection Required· 14 violations· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: TERRI RAINEY, 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.

Risk-Based Violations

2-103.11(O) Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf

Unable to verify that food employees are aware of their responsibility to report diagnosis and symptoms related to foodborne illnesses. Reporting Agreement provided.

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 for the clean up of vomit and diarrhea.

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.Repeat

Retail- no age restricted sign posted adjacent to beverages containing hemp and adjacent to hemp prerolls at service counter. Provided signage. Repeat COS Y o Repeat COS

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

Back room- utensil stored in handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink. COS- utensil moved to 3 compartment sink.

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- no paper towels or hand drying device at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink & handwash sink in employee toilet room.

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.Repeat

Establishment does not have certified food protection manager.

Good Retail Practice Violations

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

Retail- soiled cardboard used as shelving under packaged chips.

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

Establishment does not have chlorine sanitizer test kit.

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- ice build up inside reach in freezer & reach in dessert freezer.

5-402.11 Direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. 5-402.11 Pf

Backroom- 3 compartment sink is directly plumbed.

5-501.11 Outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt or is not smooth, durable, and sloped to drain. 5-501.11

Outside- dumpster located directly on grass

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

Retail- damaged floor tiles, stained ceiling tiles.

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

Retail-dirty walls inside of walk in cooler marked 9-16

99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit and has not met all permitting requirements. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2) F.A.C.

Establishment is open and operating. Establishment has not provided proof of waste water services.

Mar 12, 2026 — Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Re-Inspection Required· 21 violations· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: TERRI RAINEY, 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. Re-inspection visit required issued for food establishment. A re-inspection will be conducted on or about 14 days. Visited establishment per request 5152291- initial inspection 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. 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.

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(A) Demonstration of knowledge not in compliance. At least one Priority violation observed during the inspection, the establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program, and the person in charge is unable to respond correctly to food safety questions relevant to the operation. 2-102.11(A), (B), (C)(1) and (4)-(16) PfPf

Demonstration of knowledge not in compliance as evidenced by unavailable certified food protection manager certificate, priority violations observed, and person in charge not answering relevant food safety questions correctly. o

3-302.11(A)(1) 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) PP

Retail- raw shell eggs displayed over unwashed limes and prepackaged creamer. COSeggs moved to appropriate location during visit. x

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 did not answer questions related to foodborne illnesses and symptoms. Employee health guide provided. o Print Date: 3/12/2026 Page 1 of 4 2 Pf Citation Description: Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) Pf Observation: Unable to verify that food employees are aware of their responsibility to report diagnosis and symptoms related to foodborne illnesses. Reporting Agreement provided.

Establishment does not have written procedures for the clean up of vomit and diarrhea. Provided industry document during visit.

No age restricted sign posted adjacent to hemp product. Signage provided during visit.

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

Back room- no sign advising employees to wash hands at hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Handwash sign provided during visit.

Back room- no soap, paper towels/ hand drying device at hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. No paper towels/hand drying device at hand wash sink in employee toilet room.

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.

Establishment does not have certified food protection manager. Provided link with food manager certificate programs.

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 establishment does not have small diameter probe thermometer.

Retail- soiled cardboard used to display chips. Backroom- wood used as shelving over 3 compartment sink.

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

Establishment does not have chlorine sanitizer test strips

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

Back room- dirty shelving inside walk in coolers. Retail- ice build up in reach in ice freezer & reach in frozen dessert freezer.

48 Water at a suitable temperature for cleaning not provided to a warewashing sink or mop sink. 5K-4.004(3)(a)

No hot water in establishment, hot water heater was powered off. COS- Hot water provided during visit.

5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)

Back room- Hand wash sink drain pipe is leaking at joint.

5-402.11 Direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. 5-402.11 Pf

Back room- 3 compartment sink is directly plumbed.

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 open. Several trash cans do not have tight fitting lids.

5-501.11 Outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt or is not smooth, durable, and sloped to drain. 5-501.11

Outside- dumpster located directly on the grass.

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

Damaged floor tiles throughout establishment.

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

Retail- Floors throughout establishment are dirty. Back room- floors in storage room and walk in coolers are dirty. Walls/ceilings inside walk in cooler are dirty.

99 The food establishment has not met the preoperational inspection requirements. 500.12(2)(a), F.S.

Food establishment has not provided proof of waste water services. o

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.

Food establishment open and operating without a food permit. o Print Date: 3/12/2026 Page 3 of 4

2025 — 1 inspection

Sep 4, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2024 — 1 inspection

Jun 11, 2024 — Re-Inspection Required· 18 violations· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: TERRI RAINEY, 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. The original Stop-Use Order and Stop-Sale Order issued 5/21/24 remains in effect. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or when required documents have been obtained to request food safety inspector visit for written release of product and/or equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action. Request 5115269 Re-inspection visit required due to pests. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 to request food safety inspector visit for written release when all affected areas have been adequately cleaned and sanitized. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action. In addition, food establishment must develop and implement a pest management control program.

Risk-Based Violations

Backroom- no paper towels/ hand drying device and no soap at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink.

Backroom- no sign advising employees to wash hands at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink.

Backroom- handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink blocked by cases of beer.

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.

Establishment does not have certified food protection manager

Good Retail Practice Violations

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)

Retail- tru refrigeration reach in cooler does not have a thermometer or temperature measuring device.

Establishment does not have small diameter probe thermometer.

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

Backroom- rodent dropping throughout area, on shelves and floor. Original stop use order issued 5/21/24 remains in effect

6-202.16 Perimeter walls and roofs not effective in protecting the establishment from the weather or the entry of insects, rodents, or other animals. 6-202.16

Outside- tree branches and shrubs are growing on walls and roof of establishment

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- unable to access back of establishment due to overgrown shrubs.

Retail- soiled cardboard being used to display chips. Backroom- raw wood being used as shelving in walk in coolers and in storage area

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

Establishment does not have chlorine sanitizer test kit

4-301.13 Drainboards, utensil racks, or tables not large enough to accommodate all soiled and cleaned items that accumulate during hours of operation or not provided for necessary utensil holding before cleaning and after sanitizing. 4-301.13

Backroom- 3 compartment sink does not have drainboards , no utensil racks or shelving present

4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13

Backroom- shelving in walk in cooler has build up of dirt and food residue. Retail- shelving throughout establishment has build up of dirt and dried food particles.

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- employee toilet room does not have self closing door

5-501.11 Outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt or is not smooth, durable, and sloped to drain. 5-501.11

Outside- dumpster is located on grass

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- walk in beverage cooler and walk in beer cooler have black matter on walls and ceilings, build up of dust on fan guards, dirt and debris on floor. Retail- floors have build up of dirt, debris and food residue

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

Backroom- hole in wall next to employee toilet room. Retail- broken floor tiles throughout establishment.

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- ice machine and 2 reach in coolers that are no longer in use being stored with retail items.

2023 — 1 inspection

Dec 20, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted offsite routine inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Kwik Stop in West Palm Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kwik Stop in West Palm Beach last inspected?: Kwik Stop in West Palm Beach was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 31, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Kwik Stop in West Palm Beach had?: Kwik Stop in West Palm Beach has 6 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Kwik Stop in West Palm Beach find?: Kwik Stop in West Palm Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 31, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Kwik Stop in West Palm Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Kwik Stop in West Palm Beach has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Kwik Stop in West Palm Beach?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Kwik Stop in West Palm Beach are: 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; 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; 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.
Does Kwik Stop in West Palm Beach have any repeat violations?: Yes, Kwik Stop in West Palm Beach has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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; 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; 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.