Vw Winn Dixie in Altamonte Springs
Last inspected:
340 S State Road 434 Ste 1034, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714Part of: Winn-Dixie Florida health inspections, violations & closures
VW Winn-Dixie 2388, a vended water facility in Altamonte Springs, has 5 inspections on record dating to March 2023 with zero documented violations during regular inspections. However, a stop-sale order issued September 5, 2025 required the immediate removal of multiple products for distribution, retail sale, and advertising violations under FS 581.217(7)(e), along with labeling and container requirement violations under FS 500 and FAC 5K-4. The facility's most recent inspection on December 11, 2025 was a focused inspection conducted offsite with lab results provided and zero violations cited.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Vw Winn Dixie in Altamonte Springs: FDACS Inspection History (5)
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: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Product Re-inspection Required· 4 violations· 13 stop-sale orders· Re-Inspection Required
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 issues described in request # 5137675 were addressed with the person charge during this inspection
Stop Sale Order issued. Food establishment may visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850)
245-5520 to request a written release of the Stop Sale Order. If the product contains a controlled substance, a court order obtained
by a law enforcement agency may be required before the Department may release the product for destruction. Failure to obtain a
written release from the Department prior to moving the stopped product or failure to comply with the terms of the Department's
written release will result in Administrative Action.
Risk-Based Violations
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Hemp or Hemp Extract intended for Human Consumption sold or distributed in a
container that is not compliant with ASTM International D3475-20, Standard Classification of Child
Resistant Packages, because the container does not meet one or more of the descriptions of child-resistant
packages set out in Table 1 therein. 5K-4.034(6)(j), F.A.C.
Retail: Hemp and/or hemp extract products intended for human consumption observed to be
sold or distributed in packaging that is not compliant with ASTM International D3475-20, Standard
Classification of Child Resistant Packages. See: 5k-4.034(6)(i), F.A.C.. See the comments section of the
Food Safety Inspection Report and the Food Safety Inspection Supplemental Order Report.
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The scannable barcode or quick response code as required in Section 581.217(7)
(a)2., F.S., does not link directly to a webpage where the required certificate of analysis may be found in
three or fewer steps. 5K-4.034(6)(k), F.A.C.
Retail Area: Hemp extract products including vape cartridges and gummies do not have a
corresponding certificate of analysis by an independent testing laboratory. See supplement Order
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Distribution or sale of a hemp extract that is attractive to children in violation of s.
581.217(7)(e), F.S. The hemp extract package, label, or advertisement for the product bears a reasonable
resemblance to an existing candy product that is familiar to the public as a widely distributed, branded food
product such that a product could be mistaken for the branded product, especially by children in violation of
5K-4.034(6)(b), F.A.C.
Retail Area: Hemp Extract products observed to be Attractive to Children - product and/or
labels in the shape of an animal, human, or cartoon; or bears any resemblance to an existing candy
product.
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Good Retail Practice Violations
6-305.11
Dressing rooms or dressing areas not designated when employees routinely change
their clothes in the establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not provided for the orderly storage
of employee’s clothing and other possessions. 6-305.11
Food Service : Personal drink was observed in a box with prepackaged turkey and corn.
COS - Drink was removed from the box
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP SALE ORDER
Reason: 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Comments:
Print Date: 9/5/2025
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STOP SALE ORDER
Reason: 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Comments:
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Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
STOP SALE ORDER
Reason: 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Comments:
Print Date: 9/5/2025
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STOP SALE ORDER
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Comments:
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Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
STOP SALE ORDER
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Comments:
Print Date: 9/5/2025
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Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
STOP SALE ORDER
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Comments:
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
STOP SALE ORDER
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Comments:
Print Date: 9/5/2025
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Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
STOP SALE ORDER
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Comments:
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
STOP SALE ORDER
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Comments:
Print Date: 9/5/2025
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Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
STOP SALE ORDER
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Comments:
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
STOP SALE ORDER
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Comments:
Print Date: 9/5/2025
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Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
STOP SALE ORDER
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Comments:
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
STOP SALE ORDER
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Comments:
Print Date: 9/5/2025
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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
Mike Tallman
I, _____________________________________________________
the person in charge of WINN DIXIE # 2388 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)
DOUGLAS HULSER, QUALITY ASSURANCE & TRAINING SPECIALIST
MIKEL TALLMAN, STORE MANAGER
Print Name and Title
FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13
Print Date: 9/5/2025
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Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
— 2 inspections
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
Comments: Conducted Routine Offsite Inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx .
KIMBERLEE TAYLOR, CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER
DOUGLAS HULSER, QUALITY ASSURANCE & TRAINING SPEC
Risk-Based Violations
3-501.16(A)(1)
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) PP
Deli: Fried hot wings chicken wings, Teriyaki wings and boneless wings placed on hot bar at 9:15
observed at an internal temperature of 128 to 132 degrees F at 10 AM. COS - Hot wings were reheated to 165
degrees . All other chicken product was voluntarily discarded due to quality issues when reheated.
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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
Produce : : Large Fruit platter with watermelon and cantaloupe observe at an internal temperature
of 43 degrees F. Fruit was removed and placed under proper refrigeration and cooled to 41 degrees. Deli:
Assorted prepackaged cheese in large cheese carousel cold case observed at an internal temperature of 44
degrees F. Assorted cold packed chicken and ribs observed at an internal temperature of 45 degrees F in open
faced deli case. COS- Cheese was removed and placed under proper refrigeration and cooled to 41 degrees.
Chilled packed chicken was voluntarily discarded. Bakery : Made in house bread pudding observed at an internal
temperature of 47 degrees F. Assorted flan in key lime pie observed at an internal temperature of 45 degrees F.
COS- Bread pudding was voluntarily discarded. Commercially processed flan and key lime pie was placed under
proper refrigeration.
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Print Date: 3/13/2023
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Good Retail Practice Violations
4-501.11
Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not kept
intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part of can
opener not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a container is
opened. 4-501.11
Deli : Carousel Cheese case unable to maintain cheese product at 41 degrees F or below. Bakery:
Open face pastry case unable to maintain bakery products requiring temperature controls at 41 degrees F or
below. COS- Service tech was onsite prior to end of visit and was able to restore both units to proper working
order.
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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
Retail : Rubber door seal of retail pizza freezer is ripped and torn .
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6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Retail : Multiple water stained ceiling tiles throughout the retail area
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Vw Winn Dixie in Altamonte Springs: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (13)
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.
Vw Winn Dixie in Altamonte Springs: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Vw Winn Dixie in Altamonte Springs last inspected?
- Vw Winn Dixie 2388 in Altamonte Springs was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 11, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Vw Winn Dixie in Altamonte Springs had?
- Vw Winn Dixie 2388 in Altamonte Springs has 5 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Vw Winn Dixie in Altamonte Springs find?
- Vw Winn Dixie 2388 in Altamonte Springs was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 11, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Vw Winn Dixie in Altamonte Springs had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, Vw Winn Dixie 2388 in Altamonte Springs has 13 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Vw Winn Dixie in Altamonte Springs?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Vw Winn Dixie 2388 in Altamonte Springs are: 3-501.16(A)(1): 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; 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) P; 4-501.11: Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part of can opener not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a container is opened. 4-501.11.
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