Jiffy 1543 in Chiefland

1904 N Young Blvd, Chiefland, FL 32626

Overview

Jiffy 1543 in Chiefland, FL has 4 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 18 violations.

4FDACS Insp.
18Violations

Last inspected FDACS: January 23, 2026

Jiffy 1543 in Chiefland: 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
— Failure to Renew Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 7 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: KENNETH DAVIDSON, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

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. Provided: Copies of 5K-4.030, of 5K-4.034, April 2025 Department Notice, Hemp Extract for Human Consumption Child-resistant Packaging Resources, Hemp Age restriction signage and Hemp and Hemp Extract for Human Consumption FAQ industry handouts. No hemp product onsite during food inspection conducted per Bureau Request # 5148967.

Risk-Based Violations

7-201.11 Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PP
Back Room Area - Observed an open package of aluminum foil stored beneath sanitizer spray bottles on chemical storage rack. COS - Discussed with person in charge and aluminum foil was adequately relocated before completion of the inspection. x
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
Back Room Area - Hand wash sink used to store a chemical spray bottle making the station inaccessible for use.

Good Retail Practice Violations

100 The Food Establishment failed to timely submit its permit renewal application and/or fee as required by rule 5K-4.020(4)-(5), Florida Administrative Code and section 500.12, Florida Statutes.
The Food Establishment failed to timely submit its permit renewal application and/or fee as required by rule 5K-4.020(4)-(5), Florida Administrative Code and section 500.12, Florida Statutes.
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)Repeat
Back Room Area - No visible thermometer located in walk in cooler for retail . Ambient air temperature is 38 degrees F.
4-402.11 Equipment that is fixed because it is not easily moveable not installed with space to allow access for cleaning along the sides, behind or above the equipment; with no more than one thirty-second inch of space from adjoining equipment, walls, or ceiling; or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls when the equipment is exposed to spillage or seepage. Counter-mounted equipment that is not easily moveable not installed to allow cleaning of the equipment or areas underneath or around the equipment by being sealed. 4-402.11
Dairy Queen - Ware wash sink and hand wash stations are not sealed to the wall.
4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Back Room Area - Outer non-food contact surface panels of the ice machine have heavy mineralization residue buildup.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Dairy Queen - Observed broken and missing floor tiles inside the walk in cooler. Retail Area Water stained and missing ceiling tiles. Back Room Area - Water stained ceiling tiles adjacent to ice machine.
— 2 inspections
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 11 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: KENNETH DAVIDSON, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

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.

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
Person in charge incorrectly responded to questions relating to their employee health policy.
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 PfPfRepeat
Dairy Queen - No means of drying hands at the hand wash station adjacent to the ware wash sink. COS - Paper towels were provided during the inspection.

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)
Back Room Area - No visible thermometer located in walk in cooler for retail . Ambient air temperature is 36 degrees F.
3-305.11 Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11
Back Room Area - Box of packaged beef jerky stored directly on the floor.
4-901.11 After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment or utensils not air-dried or not adequately drained before contact with food, or equipment or utensils dried with a cloth. 4-901.11
Dairy Queen - Clean plastic containers stored on rack were wet nesting. COS - Containers were removed from storage and washed, rinsed and sanitized during the inspection.
4-903.11(A) Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. 4-903.11(A)
Dairy Queen - Box of single use sundae cups were stored directly on the floor.
4-402.11 Equipment that is fixed because it is not easily moveable not installed with space to allow access for cleaning along the sides, behind or above the equipment; with no more than one thirty-second inch of space from adjoining equipment, walls, or ceiling; or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls when the equipment is exposed to spillage or seepage. Counter-mounted equipment that is not easily moveable not installed to allow cleaning of the equipment or areas underneath or around the equipment by being sealed. 4-402.11
Dairy Queen - Ware wash sink and hand wash stations are not sealed to the wall.
4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Back Room Area - Outer non-food contact surface panels of the ice machine have heavy mineralization residue buildup. Dairy Queen - Ware wash sink faucet has mineralization buildup.
6-501.18 Plumbing fixtures including but not limited to handwashing sinks, toilets and urinals not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. 6-501.18
Back Room Area - Hand wash sink and toilets were observed with residue buildup and grime in men's restroom.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Dairy Queen - Observed broken and missing floor tiles inside the walk in cooler. Retail and Back Room Area - Water stained and missing ceiling tiles.
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
Dairy Queen - Preparation sink drain shows old residue buildup and accumulation.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: KENNETH DAVIDSON, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Comments: This Focused Inspection is being conducted offsite to document the reception of an approved water and sewage source for this food establishment.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: KENNETH DAVIDSON, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Person in charge: BELINDA PREM

Comments: This Focused Inspection is being conducted offsite to document the reception of a current ice sample analysis from original inspection on 4/1/24. See attached documentation.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Jiffy 1543 in Chiefland: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jiffy 1543 in Chiefland last inspected?
Jiffy 1543 in Chiefland was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 23, 2026. Inspection type: Failure to Renew Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Jiffy 1543 in Chiefland had?
Jiffy 1543 in Chiefland has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Jiffy 1543 in Chiefland find?
Jiffy 1543 in Chiefland was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 23, 2026 (Failure to Renew Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Jiffy 1543 in Chiefland had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Jiffy 1543 in Chiefland has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Jiffy 1543 in Chiefland?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Jiffy 1543 in Chiefland are: 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); 4-402.11: Equipment that is fixed because it is not easily moveable not installed with space to allow access for cleaning along the sides, behind or above the equipment; with no more than one thirty-second inch of space from adjoining equipment, walls, or ceiling; or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls when the equipment is exposed to spillage or seepage. Counter-mounted equipment that is not easily moveable not installed to allow cleaning of the equipment or areas underneath or around the equipment by being sealed. 4-402.11; 6-501.11: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11.
Does Jiffy 1543 in Chiefland have any repeat violations?
Yes, Jiffy 1543 in Chiefland has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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); 4-402.11: Equipment that is fixed because it is not easily moveable not installed with space to allow access for cleaning along the sides, behind or above the equipment; with no more than one thirty-second inch of space from adjoining equipment, walls, or ceiling; or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls when the equipment is exposed to spillage or seepage. Counter-mounted equipment that is not easily moveable not installed to allow cleaning of the equipment or areas underneath or around the equipment by being sealed. 4-402.11; 6-501.11: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11.

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