When was Neighborhood Mart in Arcadia last inspected?

Neighborhood Mart in Arcadia was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 5, 2025. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.

How many inspections has Neighborhood Mart in Arcadia had?

Neighborhood Mart in Arcadia has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Neighborhood Mart in Arcadia find?

Neighborhood Mart in Arcadia was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 5, 2025 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).

Has Neighborhood Mart in Arcadia had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Neighborhood Mart in Arcadia has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Neighborhood Mart in Arcadia

Name: Neighborhood Mart in Arcadia Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: August 5, 2025

100 Alabama Ave, Arcadia, FL 34266

DeSoto County · Convenience Store/Prepackaged/No Food Service · FDACS
Owner: Md Mahinur Rahman

Overview

Neighborhood Mart in Arcadia had one inspection on record, conducted August 5, 2025 as part of a food permit application review. The inspection documented 16 violations, including three priority-level findings: adulterated food products (butter, cheeses, and salad dressings stored in a non-working display cabinet), no employee health reporting policy, and temperature control failures (a non-functioning chilled display case and thawed chicken wings left in a three-compartment sink). Inspector notes indicate that adulterated products were discarded and chilled items were properly stored during the inspection. Additional intermediate-level violations included lack of a certified food protection manager, no written procedures for responding to bodily fluid events, and inadequate knowledge demonstration. The facility was operating without a valid food permit at the time of inspection.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.

16Violations

Last inspected FDACS: August 5, 2025

Neighborhood Mart in Arcadia: 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.

2025 — 1 inspection

Aug 5, 2025 — Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 16 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: RICHARD MUNSON, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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. Request 5135787 Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must meet all permitting requirements as specified in Rule 5K-4.020(2)(a)-(e), F.A.C. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted and must be accompanied by an invoice. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Failure to meet all permitting requirements 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 suspend food activities. The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit. Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. Vomit cleanup and Certified food manager handouts provided

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(A) Demonstration of knowledge not in compliance. At least one Priority violation observed during the inspection, the establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program, and the person in charge is unable to respond correctly to food safety questions relevant to the operation. 2-102.11(A), (B), (C)(1) and (4)-(16) PfPf

Retail area- no CFPM, No Health policy, Priority violations o

3-101.11 Food not safe, or is adulterated. 3-101.11 PP

Processing area- butter, cheeses, and salad dressings which require refrigeration are stored in a non-working display cabinet. COS- Adulterated products discarded. x

2-201.11(A) The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) PP

Retail area- there is no Employee Health Reporting Policy. Guidance document provided. o

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

Processing area- chilled display case with perishable items is turned off. Thawed chicken wings left in 3-compartment sink after thawing. Cos- chilled items discarded, chicken placed in proper cold storage. x Print Date: 8/5/2025 Page 1 of 4 21 Pf Citation Description: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held for more than 24 hours not clearly marked 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 of preparation not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(A) Pf Observation: Processing area- prepared items in the reach in refrigerator are not date marked for operation. o

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

Retail area- there is no written procedure to clean up bodily fluids. Guidance document provided.

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

Processing area- the hand wash sink is blocked from use with small metal pans in the sink basin.

Good Retail Practice Violations

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)

Back area- bag of frozen chicken thawing in an unclean sink without running water.

4-302.12 Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf

Processing area- there is no small probe thermometer to be found.

3-302.12 Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12

Processing area- squeeze bottles of condiment sauces are not labeled.

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

Back area- black flies surrounding the 3-compartment sink.

4-501.14 Warewashing equipment; sinks, basins or other receptacles used for washing or rinsing raw food or laundering wiping cloths; or drainboards or equipment used to substitute for drainboards not cleaned before use, throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils and ensure the equipment performs its intended function, and at least every 24 hours when used. 4-501.14

Back area- the 3- compartment sink is very unclean with residues and greases in the basin and on the faucet handles.

4-501.16 Warewashing sink not cleaned and sanitized before and after being used to thaw food or wash produce, or not cleaned before and after being used to wash wiping cloths. 4-501.16 (B)

Back area- the 3-compartment sink has raw chicken residues and unclean pans in the compartments while thawing raw chicken in the basin.

4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13

Burned and encrusted oils on the fryer and cook top.

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

Back area- there is trash and refuse distributed throughout the back area. Floors have an accumulation of grime and residues.

94 Food Establishment manufactures, processes, packs, holds, prepares or sells hemp or hemp extract for human consumption not properly permitted pursuant to 5K-4.034(3), F.A.C. Food Establishment shall remit payment of appropriate fee within 10 days.

Retail Area- this establishment is offering human consumable hemp products for retail sale. o

99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2), F.A.C. The food establishment shall complete the permitting process within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 for further assistance.

Retail Area- This establishment is operating without a valid 2025 food permit. o

Neighborhood Mart in Arcadia: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Neighborhood Mart in Arcadia last inspected?: Neighborhood Mart in Arcadia was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 5, 2025. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
How many inspections has Neighborhood Mart in Arcadia had?: Neighborhood Mart in Arcadia has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Neighborhood Mart in Arcadia find?: Neighborhood Mart in Arcadia was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 5, 2025 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
Has Neighborhood Mart in Arcadia had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Neighborhood Mart in Arcadia has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Neighborhood Mart in Arcadia?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Neighborhood Mart in Arcadia are: 2-102.11(A): Demonstration of knowledge not in compliance. At least one Priority violation observed during the inspection, the establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program, and the person in charge is unable to respond correctly to food safety questions relevant to the operation. 2-102.11(A), (B), (C)(1) and (4)-(16) Pf; 2-201.11(A): The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) 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.