Broward Convenience Store Faces Food Delivery Suspension Due to Rodent Infestation
Rodents cut off coffee, soda and new food at a Broward convenience store
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A Coral Springs convenience store, Citgo Food Mart, has halted new food deliveries after inspections revealed rodent droppings and a dead rodent. This follows previous warnings about pest issues, with potential consequences for future food deliveries if conditions do not improve.
- 01The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services inspected Citgo Food Mart on Royal Palm Rd.
- 02Inspectors found over 100 rodent droppings during a May inspection, prompting warnings.
- 03A dead rodent was discovered during a recent inspection, leading to the suspension of new food deliveries.
- 04If pest issues persist, a Stop Sale Order may be issued for all foods at the establishment.
- 05The store is owned by Stores Management, LLC, with officers Alloudin Bhullar and Nawshad Chowdhury.
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The Citgo Food Mart in Coral Springs, Florida, has been ordered to stop new food deliveries following inspections that revealed significant rodent infestation. During a recent inspection, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services inspector Timothy O’Neil found a dead rodent in a trap and fresh droppings in various areas, including under the coffee bar and near soda dispensers. This follows a previous inspection on May 14, where over 100 rodent droppings were documented under the frozen soda machine and throughout the processing room. Due to these findings, a Stop Use Order was issued for multiple food processing areas, including the coffee and soda stations. The store's management, Stores Management, LLC, led by Alloudin Bhullar and Nawshad Chowdhury, has been warned that failure to address these pest issues could result in a Stop Sale Order for all foods, preventing the establishment from receiving any new food items. The situation underscores the importance of maintaining hygiene standards in food establishments to ensure public health and safety.
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The suspension of food deliveries at Citgo Food Mart could affect local customers' access to food and beverages.
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