A C Griffin & Son in Callahan
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56340 Griffin Farm Rd, Callahan, FL 32011A C Griffin & Son, a major food distributor in Callahan, received multiple stop-sale and stop-use orders between August and September 2025. On August 14, 2025, inspectors issued seven stop-sale orders for adulterated products under FS 500.04 and FS 500.10 (Manufacturing, Processing, Packing, Holding — Controls). All adulterated products were voluntarily destroyed by facility management and witnessed by the inspector. The same date also produced two stop-use orders for unsanitary equipment under FS 500.172 (Sanitary Operations); one piece of equipment was cleaned, sanitized, and released, while a large walk-in freezer received a stop-use order on September 16, 2025 pending equipment repairs or replacement and written inspector release. An August 20, 2025 focused inspection confirmed the walk-in cooler maintained proper temperature (41°F or lower) and resulted in release of that equipment. The facility has 4 inspections on record since 2023 with no violations recorded outside the stop-use/stop-sale enforcement actions. The most recent inspection on September 16, 2025 required a check-back visit; facility management must request a food safety inspector visit through foodpermit.fdacs.gov or by contacting the FDACS Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections to the freezer have been completed to obtain written release and avoid administrative action.
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A C Griffin & Son in Callahan: 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.
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— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements - Check Back Needed· 1 violation· 1 stop-sale order· Met Requirements
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— Focused Inspection· 1 stop-sale order· Focused Inspection
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— Re-Inspection Required· 1 violation· 9 stop-sale orders· Re-Inspection Required
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No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
A C Griffin & Son in Callahan: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (11)
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.
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| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Plant Operations - precautions Comments: When corrections have been made, r… | |
| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Sanitary Operations | |
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Manufacturing, Processing, Packing, Holding - Controls | |
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Manufacturing, Processing, Packing, Holding - Controls | |
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Manufacturing, Processing, Packing, Holding - Controls | |
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Manufacturing, Processing, Packing, Holding - Controls | |
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Manufacturing, Processing, Packing, Holding - Controls | |
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Manufacturing, Processing, Packing, Holding - Controls | |
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Manufacturing, Processing, Packing, Holding - Controls | |
| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Sanitary Operations Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for … | |
| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Sanitary Operations |
A C Griffin & Son in Callahan: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was A C Griffin & Son in Callahan last inspected?
- A C Griffin & Son in Callahan was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 16, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements - Check Back Needed.
- How many inspections has A C Griffin & Son in Callahan had?
- A C Griffin & Son in Callahan has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of A C Griffin & Son in Callahan find?
- A C Griffin & Son in Callahan was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 16, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements - Check Back Needed).
- Has A C Griffin & Son in Callahan had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, A C Griffin & Son in Callahan has 11 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.
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