Sam's Club # in Apopka

Last inspected:

1500 S Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka, FL 32703

Part of: Sams Club Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Sam's Club #6189 in Apopka has had 4 inspections on record between September 2023 and January 2026, with 6 total violations documented. Cold-holding temperature violations were cited in 2 separate inspections: in September 2023, a dairy cake on retail display was found at 51°F and required cooling to 41°F or below; in September 2025, assorted prepackaged cheese was observed at 43°F and chicken fajita kits at 42–43°F and were removed for proper refrigeration. Additional violations in the September 2025 inspection included old food residue buildup on unused chicken skewers and film-like substance on storage shelves in the chicken prep area, a handwashing sink in the bakery blocked by speed racks, and a missing irreversible thermometer in the bakery dish machine area. All violations cited were corrected on site during inspections. A focused inspection on January 8, 2026 addressing a consumer complaint resulted in no violations. The facility has not been subject to stop-sale or stop-use orders.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

4FDACS Insp.
10Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Sam's Club # in Apopka: 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.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: JESSICA MAFFUCCI, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: SOLIEL VARGAS

Comments: Focused Inspection conducted in conjunction with request #5148100. Consumer complaint was addressed with management.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: DOUGLAS HULSER

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 # 5138166 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

Risk-Based Violations

4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf
Chicken Prep Area: Old food residue build up on large unused chicken skewers hanging on storage rack. Film like substance build up on bottom storage shelf under chicken prep table and on side of unused cleaning cabinet for chicken skewers.
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
Meat Room : Meat prep tables that were stated to have been placed into service at 4:30 am by employee were observed in use without being cleaned and sanitized at 11:30 am. COS- Table tops were cleaned and sanitized. x
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
Retail : Assorted prepackaged cheese in retail cold case observed at an internal temperature of 43 degrees F. COS - All of the cheese products were removed and placed in freezer to quickly cool to 41 degrees. Chicken Fajita Kits observe at an internal temperature of 42-43 degrees F in retail cold case. Product was removed from retail cold case and placed under refrigeration. Print Date: 9/10/2025 Page 1 of 2 Y x 26 P o Citation Description: 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 P Observation: Food Service : Cleaning and sanitizing chemicals stored in storage rack placed over paper towel dispenser
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
Bakery: Access to hand wash sink near entrance to bakery area was blocked by multiple speed racks. COS- Racks were removed from in front of sink

Good Retail Practice Violations

2-303.11 Food employee wearing jewelry, other than a plain ring such as a wedding band, on their arm or hand while preparing food. 2-303.11
Food Service : Employee observed wearing a watch while working with open food.
4-903.11(A) Cleaned equipment or utensils, or laundered linens 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. Clean equipment or utensils not stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying, or not covered or inverted. 4-903.11(A) and (B)
Prep Room : Cleaned and sanitized utensils are not stored inverted in plastic bucket
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: JULIE HINKLEY

Comments: Management has been made aware of the consumer complaint. Associated with request 5104090

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: COLIN YOUNG, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: HECTOR RODRIGUEZ

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected].

Risk-Based Violations

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
Retail Display: Dairy based cake on display, 51 degrees F probed internally with a calibrated thermometer. COS: the items were placed in the walk in to cool to 41 degrees F or lower. x
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
Meat Department: No soap at the hand wash sink in the meat department. COS: Soap was provided.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-302.13 Temperature measuring device not provided and readily accessible for frequently measuring washing and sanitizing temperatures in a manual warewashing operation, or irreversible registering temperature indicator not provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature in a hot water mechanical warewashing operation. 4-302.13 Pf
Bakery: The establishment does not have irreversible thermometer to verify that the dish machine is sanitizing properly.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Walk in freezer: Walk in freezer has build up of ice on the condenser.

Sam's Club # in Apopka: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sam's Club # in Apopka last inspected?
Sam's Club # 6189 in Apopka was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 8, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Sam's Club # in Apopka had?
Sam's Club # 6189 in Apopka has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Sam's Club # in Apopka find?
Sam's Club # 6189 in Apopka was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 8, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Sam's Club # in Apopka had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Sam's Club # 6189 in Apopka has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Sam's Club # in Apopka?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Sam's Club # 6189 in Apopka are: 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; 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 Pf; 4-601.11(A): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) Pf.
Does Sam's Club # in Apopka have any repeat violations?
Yes, Sam's Club # 6189 in Apopka has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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.

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