South Airport Shell in West Palm Beach
Last inspected:
242 S Congress Ave Ste, West Palm Beach, FL 33406Part of: Shell Florida health inspections, violations & closures
South Airport Shell in West Palm Beach operated as a convenience store with significant food service until November 2024, when its licensed food processing area was transferred to DBPR oversight and its designation was changed to limited food service. The facility had a significant compliance issue on January 19, 2023, when an inspection identified 34 violations including raw burger stored directly above ready-to-eat foods in a reach-in cooler, meatballs held at 112–130°F (below the required 135°F minimum), sliced tomatoes and other cold-held items measured at 44–48°F (above the 41°F limit), a deli slicer not sanitized by mid-morning, and paint and adhesive stored directly above a hand wash sink and in contact with food-contact surfaces. All items and conditions cited as violations were corrected on site during the inspection. The facility was also found carrying hemp extract products while not designated as a Hemp Food Establishment and was required to remit the appropriate licensing fee. An ice test completion violation was also documented. Subsequent focused inspections on January 20, 2023, and May 3, 2024, confirmed satisfactory ice test results, and the November 1, 2024, inspection found zero violations with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
South Airport Shell in West Palm Beach: 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.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Food establishment type changed from 124 - Convenience store with significant FS to 123 - Convenience store with limited FS
during this joint inspection when the food processing area found permitted under DBPR. Water/Sewer source updated during visit.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Request 5113669, acceptable ice test results received
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: This offsite industry visit is being conducted to document an email conversation of obtaining the satisfactory ice test result and the
30 day checkback will no longer be conducted.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Re-Inspection Required· 34 violations· Re-Inspection Required
Comments: Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.
This food establishment was found to be carrying products containing hemp extract for human consumption while not being
designated as a Hemp Food Establishment. 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. Contact the Business Center by email at [email protected] or by calling
850-245-5520 for further assistance.
Re-inspection visit required issued for food establishment. A re-inspection will be conducted on or about 14 days.
Ice test results not completed within 3 months for in-store bagged ice. The establishment has 30 days to correct the violation and
provide satisfactory ice testing results. The results can be emailed to [email protected]. If results are not provided
Risk-Based Violations
2-103.11(A)-(N)
A pattern of non-compliance is demonstrated with regard to the duties of the person in charge.
2-103.11(A)-(N) and (P) PfPf
A pattern of non-compliance was demonstrated with the regard to the duties of the person in charge
as evidenced by hand washing, hot holding, cold holding, and sanitization violations.
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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
Backroom: Raw burger stored with and directly above ready-to-eat foods within reach-in cooler of
Maria's Cafe. COS: Burgers moved to approved location during visit.
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4-602.11(C)
Equipment food-contact surface or utensil used with time/temperature control for safety food
not cleaned throughout the day at least every 4 hours. Exception criteria for an alternative cleaning frequency not
met. 4-602.11(C) PP
Food Service: Deli slicer began use at 7:00am and has not been properly sanitized by 12: 15pm. COS:
Deli slicer was broken down during visit.
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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: Buildup of dried food residue on interior of microwave in dry storage of Maria's Cafe.
Retail: Buildup of dried food residue on interior of microwave at coffee station.
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4-602.11(E)
Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety
food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers
and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment or utensils; or in equipment
such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers,
cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders,
and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at
a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E)
Backroom: Mildew-like substance in interior of bulk ice machine. COS: Ice machine was properly
cleaned and sanitized during visit.
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3-403.11(C)-(D)
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that has been commercially processed
and packaged in a food processing plant not heated to at least 135°F within 2 hours when being reheated for hot
holding. 3-403.11(C)-(D) PP
Food Service: Meatballs began reheating at 10:00am by 12:30pm the internal temperature was
112-130 degree F at sandwich station. COS: Meatballs were voluntarily discarded during visit.
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Citation Description: Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast
cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at
130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) P
Observation: Food Service: Chicken empanadas and beef patties with internal temperature of 68-78 degree F on
counter by register. COS: All items were voluntarily discarded during visit.
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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 is unable to answer questions on employee health. Employee Health Guide and
Reporting Agreement provided during visit.
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3-501.16(A)(2)
Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below.
3-501.16(A)(2) PP
Food Service: Sliced tomatoes probed with accurate thermometer with internal temperature of 44
degree F within sandwich station. Backroom: Milk, burrito, and juice with cut leafy greens with internal temperature of
45-48 degree F within walk-in beverage cooler. Tuna, chicken wings, and mashed potatoes with internal temperature
of 44-48 degree F within reach-in cooler. COS: All items were voluntarily discarded during visit. Backroom: BBQ pork,
deli meats, cheeses with internal temperature of 42-44 degree F within reach-in cooler. COS: All items were moved
to walk-in cooler until approved temperature was verified.
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3-501.17(B)
Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by
a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date
or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days;
or the day the original container is opened onsite not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(B) PfPf
Backroom: BBQ Pork opened day prior not date marked within reach-in cooler of Maria's Cafe.
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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
No written procedures for guidance on cleaning up vomit or diarrhea events. Guidelines provided
during visit.
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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
Backroom: Paint can stored directly above hand wash sink by bulk ice machine. COS: Paint moved to
approved location during visit. Crazy glue stored in direct contact with single-use baking sheets in dry storage of
Maria's Cafe. COS: Glue moved to approved location during visit.
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2-401.11
Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils,
and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11
Backroom: Open bottle of personal milk and gatorade stored in reach-in cooler with exposed foods in
dry storage of Maria's Cafe.
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Citation Description: Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before engaging
in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single service or
single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet room; after caring for or handling
service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or tissue, using tobacco, eating or
drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil
and prevent cross contamination; before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; or after
engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. 2-301.14 P
Observation: Food Service: Employee did not wash hands between changing tasks of handling money/register to
donning new gloves. COS: Reviewed hand washing procedure with management and employee correctly washed
hands during visit.
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2-301.12
Food employee not cleaning hands, exposed portions of arms or prosthetic devices for at
least 20 seconds or not using the following cleaning procedures: rinse under warm water, apply soap, rub together
for 10-15 seconds, rinse under warm water, and thoroughly dry with paper towels or a hand drying device. 2-301.12 PP
Food Service: Employee washed hands for less than 10 seconds at Maria's Cafe. COS: Reviewed
hand washing procedure and employee correctly washed hands during visit.
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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 was sink blocked by black pan in dry storage of Maria's Cafe. COS: Pan removed
during visit. Hand wash sink blocked by scoop and bucket by 3 compartment sink.
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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 soap or paper towels at hand sink by bulk ice machine.
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Common towel used for drying employee hands. 5K-4.004(3)(e) PfPf
Food Service: Common towel used at hand sink by oven. COS: Towel removed from use during visit.
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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 Food Protection Manager Certificate provided of a current employee.
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Good Retail Practice Violations
213
Microbial analysis of finished product by an approved laboratory not obtained within the
required time period. 5K-4.023(8)(a) F.A.C.
Ice test results not completed within 3 months for in-store bagged ice. The establishment has 30 days
to correct the violation and provide satisfactory ice testing results. The results can be emailed to
[email protected]. If results are not provided during the time frame then the ice machine will be placed
under stop-use order.
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3-501.13
Time/temperature control for safety food not thawed under refrigeration that maintains the
food at 41°F or less, completely submerged under cold running water with sufficient velocity to agitate and float off
loose particles, or as part of the cooking process. When thawed under cold running water, ready-to-eat food allowed
to rise above 41°F or raw animal food allowed to be above 41°F for more than 4 hours. 3-501.13 (A)-(D)
Backroom: Package of philly steak thawed in container of still water without running water in sink of
dry storage. COS: Steak was removed from water and placed in refrigeration during visit.
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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
Food Service: Live flying insects around the deli slicer and sandwich station of Maria's Cafe.
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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: Open cases of beverages stored on floor within walk-in beverage cooler. Cases of soda
fountain syrup stored on floor behind soda fountain area.
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2-402.11
Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint,
or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed
food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11
Food Service: Not all employees are wearing effective hair restraint when working with exposed foods.
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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: Tongs for pickled items stored in contact with wicker tray. COS: Tongs moved to 3
compartment sink and new tongs placed in approved location during visit. Food Service: Knives stored in still cool
water at Maria's Cafe.
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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: Single-use coffee filters not inverted at coffee station.
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4-904.11
Single-service or single-use articles handled, displayed or dispensed without protection from
contamination of food- and lip-contact surfaces; single-service or single-use knives, forks or spoons not presented so
that only the handles are touched by employees or consumers; or single-service or single-use articles that are
intended for food- or lip-contact not furnished for consumer self-service with the original individual wrapper intact or
from an approved dispenser. 4-904.11
Retail: Single-use stir straws not displayed in way to prevent contamination from handling on coffee
station.
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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
Backroom: Cardboard used as shelving within walk-in beverage cooler.
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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
Backroom: Milk crates used as shelving within walk-in beverage cooler.
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4-601.11(C)
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other
debris. 4-601.11(C)
Backroom: Buildup of dust on milk crates used as shelving within walk-in beverage cooler.
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5-501.17
Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
5-501.17
Backroom: No covered trashcan within women's restroom.
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Citation Description: 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
Observation: Retail: Unnecessary items (Coffee equipment, computer supplies and arm chair) by rear exit door and
above walk-in beverage cooler.
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6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Backroom: Hole in wall by bulk ice machine. Walk-in beverage cooler with ambient temperature of
45-47 degree F. COS: Cooler thermostat was adjusted until approved temperature was verified.
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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: Buildup of dust on fan guards within walk-in beverage cooler. Retail: Buildup of debris and
dirt within cabinets at coffee station.
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6-501.16
After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment
or supplies. 6-501.16
Backroom: Mops not stored in method for proper air drying by mop sink.
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6-501.11
Dressing rooms not used by employees who regularly change their clothes in the
establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not used for the orderly storage of employee clothing or other
possessions. 6-501.110
Backroom: Employee purse and cigarettes stored with and directly above single use items and
ready-to-eat items in dry storage of Maria's Cafe. COS: All items moved to approved location during visit.
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Food establishment manufactures, processes, packs, holds, prepares or sells products
consisting of or containing hemp extract intended for human consumption and is not designated as a Hemp Food
Establishment. Food establishment shall remit payment of appropriate fee within 10 days. 5K-4.034(3), F.A.C.
This food establishment was found to be carrying products containing hemp extract for human
consumption while not being designated as a Hemp Food Establishment. The Food Establishment shall remit
payment of the appropriate fee within 10 days.
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INSPECTION: VENDED WATER/VENDED ICE
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South Airport Shell in West Palm Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was South Airport Shell in West Palm Beach last inspected?
- South Airport Shell in West Palm Beach was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on November 1, 2024. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has South Airport Shell in West Palm Beach had?
- South Airport Shell in West Palm Beach has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of South Airport Shell in West Palm Beach find?
- South Airport Shell in West Palm Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 1, 2024 (Focused Inspection).
- Has South Airport Shell in West Palm Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, South Airport Shell in West Palm Beach has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at South Airport Shell in West Palm Beach?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at South Airport Shell in West Palm Beach are: 2-103.11(A)-(N): A pattern of non-compliance is demonstrated with regard to the duties of the person in charge. 2-103.11(A)-(N) and (P) Pf; 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; 2-401.11: Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11.
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