Choose Kos LLC in Winter Park

Last inspected:

520 Clay St, Winter Park, FL 32789
Overview

Choose Kos LLC, a coffee and tea processor in Winter Park, received a stop-use order on April 28, 2025 after an inspection found the facility operating without a valid food permit. The order cited violations of Florida Food Law (FS 500) and handwashing sink requirements under FAC 5K-4, specifically that handwashing sinks were not properly supplied and accessible. The facility was cited for lacking a three-compartment sink required for equipment washing and for a handwashing sink not conveniently located in the food processing area. The stop-use order prevents operation of affected equipment until FDACS conducts a written inspection confirming corrections and the facility obtains required permits and documentation through the FDACS Food Permit portal.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
4Violations
1Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS:

Choose Kos LLC in Winter Park: 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.

— 1 inspection
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Re-Inspection Required· 4 violations· 1 stop-sale order· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: Choose Kos Llc

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. Stop Use Order issued. 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 equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will 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. Stop use issued on all processing equipment.

Risk-Based Violations

5-204.11 Handwashing sink not located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing or warewashing areas; or not located in, or immediately adjacent to, toilet rooms. 5-204.11 PfPfRepeat
Processing area: Hand wash sink not conveniently located. See supplement

Good Retail Practice Violations

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
Restroom area: Back door located near the restroom as a gap at the right top of the door allowing for possible pest intrusion.Employee break room: Gap at bottom right of the exit door allowing for possible pest intrution
4-301.12(A)-(C) Sink with at least 3 compartments, that are large enough to accommodate immersion of the largest equipment or utensil, not provided for manually washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment and utensils; or a warewashing machine or alternative equipment as specified in the Food Code not used for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment or utensils that are too large for the warewashing sink. 4-301.12(A)-(C) Pf
Food establishment does not have a 3 compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize the equipment.
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.
Food establishment is operating without a valid food permit, requirements not met. o A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible. Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when corrections have been made for request release of equipment, contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected]. Print Date: 4/28/2025 Page 1 of 2 When the department or its duly authorized agent finds, or has probable cause to believe, that any food or food-processing equipment is in violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter so as to be dangerous, unwholesome, fraudulent, or insanitary within the meaning of this chapter, an agent of the department may issue and enforce a stop-sale, stop-use, removal, or hold order, which order gives notice that such article or processing equipment is, or is suspected of being, in violation and has been detained or embargoed and which order warns all persons not to remove, use, or dispose of such article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise until permission for removal, use, or disposal is given by the department or the court. It is unlawful for any person to remove, use, or dispose of such detained or embargoed article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise without such permission in accordance with 500.172 (1) Florida Statutes. AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL ORDERS, NOTICES, AND REPORTS IN THIS SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT If you wish to contest the Department's action, you have the right to request an administrative hearing to be conducted in accordance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes and to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative. Your request for hearing must contain: 1. Your name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number (if any). 2. The name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number of your attorney or qualified representative (if any) upon whom service of pleadings and other papers shall be made. 3. A statement that you are requesting an administrative hearing and dispute the material facts alleged by the department, in which case you must identify the material facts that are in dispute (formal hearing), or that you request an administrative hearing and that you do not dispute the facts alleged by the department (informal hearing). 4. A statement of when (date) you received the Notice and the file number of this Notice. Your request for a hearing must be received at the address shown on this Notice within twenty-one (21) days of receipt of this Notice. If you fail to obtain a Release from this Notice or fail to request an administrative hearing within the twenty-one (21) day deadline you waive your right to a hearing and the Department may enter a Final Order imposing up to the maximum penalties as authorized by Florida Law. HEARING WAIVER AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS I, _____________________________________________________ the person in charge of Choose KOS LLC hereby waive a notice and a hearing as provided in Chapter 120, Florida Statutes and waive all rights as provided on the last page of this report. ____________________________________________ (Signature) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this document. (Signature of FDACS Representative) (Signature of Representative) JULIE HINKLEY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SUPERVISOR - SES RUSSELL BRAGUIERE, OWNER Print Name and Title FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13 Print Date: 4/28/2025 Page 2 of 2

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Choose Kos LLC in Winter Park: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (1)

Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.

FDACS stop-sale and stop-use orders for Choose Kos LLC in Winter Park
DateOrder TypeProductBrand/LotReason
STOP USE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks properly supplied …

Choose Kos LLC in Winter Park: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Choose Kos LLC in Winter Park last inspected?
Choose Kos LLC in Winter Park was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on April 28, 2025. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Re-Inspection Required.
How many inspections has Choose Kos LLC in Winter Park had?
Choose Kos LLC in Winter Park has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Choose Kos LLC in Winter Park find?
Choose Kos LLC in Winter Park was most recently inspected by FDACS on April 28, 2025 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Re-Inspection Required).
Has Choose Kos LLC in Winter Park had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
Yes, Choose Kos LLC in Winter Park has 1 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Choose Kos LLC in Winter Park?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Choose Kos LLC in Winter Park are: 5-204.11: Handwashing sink not located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing or warewashing areas; or not located in, or immediately adjacent to, toilet rooms. 5-204.11 Pf; 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; 4-301.12(A)-(C): Sink with at least 3 compartments, that are large enough to accommodate immersion of the largest equipment or utensil, not provided for manually washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment and utensils; or a warewashing machine or alternative equipment as specified in the Food Code not used for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment or utensils that are too large for the warewashing sink. 4-301.12(A)-(C) Pf.

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