How many inspections has Gala Fresh Farms in Boca Raton had?

Gala Fresh Farms in Boca Raton has 6 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Gala Fresh Farms in Boca Raton find?

Gala Fresh Farms in Boca Raton was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 2, 2025 (Focused Inspection).

Has Gala Fresh Farms in Boca Raton had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

Yes, Gala Fresh Farms in Boca Raton has 11 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.

Gala Fresh Farms in Boca Raton

Name: Gala Fresh Farms in Boca Raton Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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23072 Sandalfoot Plaza Dr, Boca Raton, FL 33428

Palm Beach County · Supermarket · FDACS
Owner: Boca Gala Foods LLC
FDACS Estab #: 420353

Overview

Gala Fresh Farms in Boca Raton, FL has 6 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 11 violations and 11 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement actions.

6FDACS Insp.

11Violations

11Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS: October 2, 2025

Gala Fresh Farms in Boca Raton: FDACS Inspection History (6)

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 — 5 inspections

Oct 2, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Oct 2, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: TARIQUL ISLAM, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: The issues described in request 5139125 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Aug 5, 2025 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 11 violations· 11 stop-sale orders· Met Requirements

Inspector: STEVEN MENTOR, 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. Visit conducted in response to Request# 513405 Guidance document for the proper response to Vomit and Diarrheal events provided.

Risk-Based Violations

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

Deli: Observed of build up of residue in knife holder stored next to prep table. COS: Knife holder and knife, washed, rinsed and sanitized during inspection.

3-501.14(B) Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature not cooled within 4 hours to 41°F or less. 3-501.14(B) PP

Retail: Cantaloupe chunks found with an internal temperature range from 44 to 48 degrees when checked with an accurate probe thermometer. COS: Items were voluntarily discarded during visit. Stop Sale and Release Order issued Print Date: 8/6/2025 Page 1 of 3 Y x x 19 P Citation Description: 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 Observation: Bakery: Jamaican beef patties, ham and cheese ,chicken and beef empanadas, Tequeno, Pon de bono placed in a hot holding unit near the open air cooler where the cakes are displayed, found with an internal temperature ranging from 105-113. COS: Items were voluntarily discard during visit. Stop Sale and Release Order issued. Deli: Food items placed in the hot holding unit next to meat and cheese display case were probed with an accurate thermometer and found internal temperature range of chicken wings ranging from 95 -105 F, and Tostones tempt at 105 - 110 F. COS: See supplement, a stop sale and release order was issued for these items that were voluntarily discarded by management 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

Deli: Various meats and cheeses, Roast beef and pork loin placed inside the display cooler Found With Internal Temperatures range Of 44 - 48 degrees F. COS: Items were voluntarily discarded during visit, Stop Sale and Release Order issued. x

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

No written procedures for vomit and diarrhea cleanup available.

3-404.11 Juice packaged onsite and not treated under a HACCP plan to attain a 5-log reduction not labeled as specified in 21 CFR 101.17(g) with a warning notice as follows: "WARNING: This product has not been pasteurized and, therefore, may contain harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness in children, the elderly, and persons with weakened immune systems." 3-404.11 PfPf

Retail: Juices processed and packaged onsite and placed in the retail cold unit in near the entrance of the meat department were found without the pasteurization warning label. COS: Items were removed from customer self service and placed behind the juice bar.

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

Deli: Hand sink located in front of three compartment sink block with white bucket in basin of hand sink. COS: Buckets moved from hand sink. Meat: Hand sink located next to three compartment sink, access Block With Rolling Cart. COS: Rolling cart removed and placed in proper location. Produce: Hand sink blocked with hand towels in basin. COS: Hand towel removed from hand sink basin.

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

Seafood: No hand drying device available at hand sink. COS: Paper towel provided.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-204.11 Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D)

Retail: Ambient thermometer on the open air cooler next to deli area not operating.

3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an adequate descriptive identity statement; if made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight; an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; or nutritional labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) and (6)

Retail: Sandwiches, macaroni salads on display in open air cooler in front of meat display case packaged in the food establishment not labeled with common name, ingredients, quantity, source, nutrition labeling. COS: All items removed from customer self service. x

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

Backroom: Visible gap along bottom of rear exit door, next to the receiving ramp

5-402.11 Direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. 5-402.11 Pf

Deli: direct connection on three compartment sink.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.

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