Southern Cross Sea Farms in Cedar Key

Last inspected:

12170 State Road 24, Cedar Key, FL 32625
Overview

Southern Cross Sea Farms is a seafood market retail establishment in Cedar Key that has undergone four inspections between September 2023 and October 2024, the majority related to hurricane emergency response assessments. The facility had three violations cited during a December 2023 inspection, including a priority foundation violation for the absence of sanitizer test strips to measure sanitizing solution concentration. A follow-up focused inspection in October 2024 following Hurricane Helene found no violations. The most recent inspection on October 22, 2024 was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

4FDACS Insp.
3Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Southern Cross Sea Farms in Cedar Key: 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: SCOTT MINICH, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Visit performed to follow up on Hurricane Helene.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections
— Met Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: KENNETH DAVIDSON, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx . MIKE ROACH, ASSOCIATE KENNETH DAVIDSON, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Good Retail Practice Violations

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 Area - Packaged onsite large and bay scallops in retail freezer were not labeled with the name and address of the manufacturer. COS - Packages were adequately labeled before completion of the inspection with pre-made establishment labels. x
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
Food establishment was unable to provide sanitizer test strips during the inspection.
4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Retail Area - Old residue located on the shelving of the reach in shellfish cooler. Discussed with person in charge.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: KIMBERLY JUILIANO, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

Comments: In person Emergency Response Assessment – Hurricane Idalia. Provided copy of Boil water notice.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: BRIANA ALBRITTON

Comments: Emergency Response Assessment – Hurricane Idalia

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Southern Cross Sea Farms in Cedar Key: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Southern Cross Sea Farms in Cedar Key last inspected?
Southern Cross Sea Farms in Cedar Key was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 22, 2024. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Southern Cross Sea Farms in Cedar Key had?
Southern Cross Sea Farms in Cedar Key has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Southern Cross Sea Farms in Cedar Key find?
Southern Cross Sea Farms in Cedar Key was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 22, 2024 (Focused Inspection).
Has Southern Cross Sea Farms in Cedar Key had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Southern Cross Sea Farms in Cedar Key has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Southern Cross Sea Farms in Cedar Key?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Southern Cross Sea Farms in Cedar Key are: 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); 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; 4-601.11(C): Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C).

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