Howell Mart LLC in Brooksville

Last inspected:

955 Howell Ave, Brooksville, FL 34601
Overview

Howell Mart in Brooksville has received 2 inspections on record, with 17 combined violations spanning water system safety, employee health documentation, and temperature control procedures. A priority violation was cited in September 2023 for a missing air gap at the 3-compartment sink. Four priority foundation violations appeared in both inspections, including undocumented employee health procedures, absent food temperature measuring devices, and missing sanitizer test strips. The facility received guidance documents from FDACS during both inspections addressing employee illness reporting requirements and written event response procedures. The most recent inspection on April 10, 2025 noted that the facility had been notified of hemp product enforcement requirements effective June 16, 2025. Multiple violations were corrected during the April 2025 inspection, including procurement of a probe thermometer and chlorine test strips for the ware wash area.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
17Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Howell Mart LLC in Brooksville: FDACS Inspection History (2)

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
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: CYNTHIA CANNIOTO, 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. Confirmed receipt of the March 13 email regarding requirements for hemp with enforcement beginning June 16 2025

Risk-Based Violations

2-103.11(O) Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf
Unable to verify employee responsibility to report food borne related illness. Agency document provided.
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
Written procedures were not available. Agency guidance document provided
74 Retailer selling hemp extract intended for inhalation did not post a clear and conspicuous sign directly adjacent to the display of the product which states: "THE SALE OF HEMP EXTRACT INTENDED FOR INHALATION TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS PROHIBITED, PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR PURCHASE". 5K-4.034(8)(a), F.A.C.Repeat
Retail: Hemp and Kratom signage was not posted near the products on display. COS Signs were posted near the product
95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
Certified food managers certificate was not available. A food handlers certificate is on site.

Good Retail Practice Violations

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
Probe style thermometer was not available, no temperature issues observed
4-302.14 Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf
Ware wash area: test strips were not available. Test strips for chlorine were obtained
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 11 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: CYNTHIA CANNIOTO, 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 5101642

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Unable to show or discuss employee health policy as it relates to food borne illness. o
2-103.11(O) Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf
Unable to verify employee responsibility to report health conditions. 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
Written procedures not available: Agency guidance document provided via email.
74 Retailer selling hemp extract intended for inhalation did not post a clear and conspicuous sign directly adjacent to the display of the product which states: "THE SALE OF HEMP EXTRACT INTENDED FOR INHALATION TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS PROHIBITED, PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR PURCHASE". 5K-4.034(8)(a), F.A.C.
Age restriction signage was not available. Agency sign provided via email.
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
Back room near 3 compartment sink Soap and paper towels were not available. Restroom : no paper towels. Front counter area: hand washing sink was missing paper towels.
95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
Certified food protection manager certificate was not available.

Good Retail Practice Violations

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
Small probe thermometer was not available.
6-501.11 The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premises by eliminating harborage conditions. 6-501.111(D)
Exterior: grass and vegetation is overgrown.
4-301.13 Drainboards, utensil racks, or tables not large enough to accommodate all soiled and cleaned items that accumulate during hours of operation or not provided for necessary utensil holding before cleaning and after sanitizing. 4-301.13
Back room: 3 compartment sink does not have drain boards.
5-202.13 Air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood rim level of the plumbing fixture or equipment is not at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet or one inch, whichever is greater; or no air gap present between the water supply inlet and the flood rim level of the plumbing fixture or equipment. 5-202.13 P
No air gap at 3 compartment sink. o
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Retail area: ceiling above front counter has holes in it.

Howell Mart LLC in Brooksville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Howell Mart LLC in Brooksville last inspected?
Howell Mart LLC in Brooksville was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on April 10, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Howell Mart LLC in Brooksville had?
Howell Mart LLC in Brooksville has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Howell Mart LLC in Brooksville find?
Howell Mart LLC in Brooksville was most recently inspected by FDACS on April 10, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Howell Mart LLC in Brooksville had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Howell Mart LLC in Brooksville has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Howell Mart LLC in Brooksville?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Howell Mart LLC in Brooksville are: 2-103.11(O): Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) Pf; 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 Pf; 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.
Does Howell Mart LLC in Brooksville have any repeat violations?
Yes, Howell Mart LLC in Brooksville has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 2-103.11(O): Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) Pf; 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 Pf.

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