Jiffy 2948 in Chiefland
607 S Main St, Chiefland, FL 32626
Jiffy 2948 in Chiefland, FL has 6 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 34 violations and 3 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement actions.
Last inspected FDACS: May 30, 2025
Jiffy 2948 in Chiefland: 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.
— 3 inspections
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· 1 stop-sale order· Met Requirements
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
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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.Repeat
No certified food protection manager certificate available during the inspection.
Good Retail Practice Violations
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
Retail and Back Room Area - Observed visible gap exposing daylight between double front
doors and back sliding door.
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)
Back Supply Room - Boxes of single use articles stored directly on the floor.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Affected areas were cleaned, sanitized, checked, and released and food establishment has implemented a pest management control
— Re-Inspection Required· 1 violation· 2 stop-sale orders· Re-Inspection Required
Comments: Stop Use Order issued for all exposed food operations and equipment. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov
or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or when required documents have been
obtained to request food safety inspector visit for written release of equipment.
Re-inspection visit required due to pests. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center
at (850) 245-5520 to request food safety inspector visit for written release when all affected areas have been adequately cleaned
and sanitized. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action. In addition, food
establishment must develop and implement a pest management control program.
The affected storage and processing areas must be completely cleared of all merchandise, cleaned and sanitized by the next
inspection; no other merchandise may be added to the storage area or a Broken Stop-use will be issued. If evidence of pest
infestation is observed on the next inspection, a Stop-Use Order will be issued on all receiving areas of the establishment and the
Good Retail Practice Violations
6-501.11
Premises not maintained free of roaches and rodents; or not controlled to eliminate
their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely
inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping
devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) PRepeat
Back Room Area - Rodent droppings observed along floor and walls in ware washing area.
Observed droppings in and around ware washing sink basins and hallway towards restrooms. Stop Use
Order issued for all exposed food operations and equipment. See Supplement.
A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present.
Comments: All affected areas must be adequately cleaned and sanitized. In addition, the food establishment must develop and implement a pest
management control program. Contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected] to request a Food Safety Inspector
visit for written release. Contact can be made to Inspector Kenneth Davidson at [email protected] or (850) 766-7654.
Print Date: 5/14/2025
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When the department or its duly authorized agent finds, or has probable cause to believe, that any food or food-processing equipment is in
violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter so as to be dangerous, unwholesome, fraudulent, or insanitary within the meaning
of this chapter, an agent of the department may issue and enforce a stop-sale, stop-use, removal, or hold order, which order gives notice that
such article or processing equipment is, or is suspected of being, in violation and has been detained or embargoed and which order warns all
persons not to remove, use, or dispose of such article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise until permission for removal, use, or disposal
is given by the department or the court. It is unlawful for any person to remove, use, or dispose of such detained or embargoed article or
processing equipment by sale or otherwise without such permission in accordance with 500.172 (1) Florida Statutes.
Release - Other
The Food Establishment voluntarily agrees to release the products listed in the stop-sale order(s) on page(s) 1 for destruction. The Food
Establishment will not hold the Department liable for any lost revenue or income as a result of the destruction.
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Signature of Food Establishment Representative
AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL ORDERS, NOTICES, AND REPORTS IN THIS
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT
If you wish to contest the Department's action, you have the right to request an administrative hearing to be conducted in accordance with
Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes and to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative. Your request for hearing must
contain:
1. Your name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number (if any).
2. The name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number of your attorney or qualified representative (if any) upon whom service of
pleadings and other papers shall be made.
3. A statement that you are requesting an administrative hearing and dispute the material facts alleged by the department, in which case you must
identify the material facts that are in dispute (formal hearing), or that you request an administrative hearing and that you do not dispute the facts
alleged by the department (informal hearing).
4. A statement of when (date) you received the Notice and the file number of this Notice.
Your request for a hearing must be received at the address shown on this Notice within twenty-one (21) days of receipt of this
Notice. If you fail to obtain a Release from this Notice or fail to request an administrative hearing within the twenty-one (21) day
deadline you waive your right to a hearing and the Department may enter a Final Order imposing up to the maximum penalties as authorized by
Florida Law.
HEARING WAIVER AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS
Robert Richardson
I, _____________________________________________________
the person in charge of JIFFY 2948 hereby waive a notice and a hearing as
provided in Chapter 120, Florida Statutes and waive all rights as provided on the last page of this report.
____________________________________________
(Signature)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this document.
(Signature of FDACS Representative)
(Signature of Representative)
KENNETH DAVIDSON, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I
ROBERT RICHARDSON, STORE MANAGER
Print Name and Title
FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13
Print Date: 5/14/2025
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Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements - Check Back Needed· 14 violations· Met Requirements
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.
Updated Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.
Hand washing signage and Vomiting and Diarrheal Guidance provided.
Risk-Based Violations
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
Food establishment was unable to provide a written procedure for responding to the cleanup
of a vomiting and diarrheal event.
6-301.14
Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all
handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees.
6-301.14
Ware Washing Area - No hand washing sign located at the hand wash station.
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.
No certified food protection manager certificate available during the inspection.
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 PfRepeat
Food establishment could not provide a required probe thermometer for taking cold and hot
holding temperatures of perishable foods.
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
Retail and Back Room Area - Observed visible gap exposing daylight between double front
doors and back sliding door.
3-304.12(C)-(F)
During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil not stored on a clean
portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment; in running water of sufficient velocity to flush
particles to the drain when used with moist foods; in a clean, protected location when used only with food
that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or in a container of water maintained at 135°F or
greater. 3-304.12(C)-(F)
Back Room Area - Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between times of use.
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)
Back Supply Room - Boxes of single use articles stored directly on the floor.
4-302.11
Food dispensing utensil not available for each container displayed at consumer
self-service unit such as buffet or salad bar. 4-302.11 Pf
Retail Area - One tong utensil offered for three different pickled items (pig's feet, sausage
and eggs).
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
No sanitizer test strips available during inspection.
5-501.17
Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary
napkins. 5-501.17
Back Room Area - Female restroom does not contain a covered wastebasket.
5-501.11
Outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not constructed of
nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt or is not smooth, durable, and sloped to drain. 5-501.11
Outside Grounds - Dumpster located directly on grass.
6-501.11
Premises not free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or
maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. 6-501.114
Back Room Area - Excessive clutter of boxes, shelving and unused equipment throughout
storage areas.
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
Back Room Area - Observed heavy dust accumulation on ceiling and overhead refrigeration
units inside walk in cooler. Black residue buildup on western and northern wall inside walk in cooler.
6-202.11
Light bulb not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in an area where there
is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
Infrared or other heat lamp not protected against breakage by a shield surrounding and extending beyond
the bulb so that only the face of the bulb is exposed. 6-202.11
Retail Area - Fluorescent lighting over food service counter is not shielded.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Focused Inspection - Hurricane Debby - Follow Up Assessment
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Emergency Response Assessment – Hurricane Idalia
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit· 16 violations· Operating Without Permit
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.
The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety
inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit.
The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. The Food
Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate fee within 10 days. Electronic online payment by credit card or e-check is
available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted but must be made payable to FDACS
and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please
note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Contact the Business Center
by email at [email protected] or by calling 850-245-5520 for further assistance.
Risk-Based Violations
3-302.11(A)(1)
Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from
ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and
vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP
Backroom area - Cartons of eggs were stored over case of sandwiches. Cos - Eggs were
relocated to bottom shelf.
x
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
Warewashing area - No hand cleanser at the handwashing sink. Cos - Soap was provided.
Backroom area - No means for drying hands at the handwashing sink in the men's restroom. Cos - Paper
towels were provided.
x
6-301.14
Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all
handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees.
6-301.14
Warewashing area - No handwashing sign for the handwashing sink next to the
warewashing sink. Backroom area - No handwashing sign for the handwashing sink in the men's restroom.
Inspector gave signs to the person in charge.
o
Good Retail Practice Violations
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)
Outside grounds - There is an accumulation of unused equipment, debris, and an
overgrowth of vegetation against the East and South side of the building.
o
Print Date: 7/20/2023
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Citation Description: 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
Observation: There are multiple areas throughout the establishment with holes in ceiling tiles or missing
ceiling tiles. Retail area - There is a gap exposing daylight between the two front entry doors.
o
4-903.11(A)
Cleaned equipment or utensils, or laundered linens 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. Clean equipment or utensils not stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying, or
not covered or inverted. 4-903.11(A) and (B)
Ice bagging area - Ice scoop stored directly on top of dusty ice maker cover. Cos - Ice scoop
was moved to warewashing sink for cleaning and sanitizing.
x
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)
Backroom area - Cases of single use cups were stored directly on the floor in dry storage
room. Cos - Cups were adequately relocated.
x
4-501.14
Warewashing equipment; sinks, basins or other receptacles used for washing or
rinsing raw food or laundering wiping cloths; or drainboards or equipment used to substitute for drainboards
not cleaned before use, throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of
equipment and utensils and ensure the equipment performs its intended function, and at least every 24
hours when used. 4-501.14
Warewashing area - Old soil residue in the compartments of the warewashing sink. Cos Warewashing sink was cleaned during the inspection.
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
No sanitizer test kit available. Cos - Inspector provided chlorine test strips.
x
4-601.11(C)
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food
residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Ice bagging area - Accumulation of dust on outside ledge of ice maker.
o
5-104.11
Water not received from the source through use of an approved public water main,
or one or more of the following that are constructed, maintained, and operated according to law: a
nonpublic water main, water pumps, pipes, hoses, connection, and other appurtenances, water transport
vehicles, or water containers. 5-104.11 Pf
Warewashing area - Hot and cold water were turned off at supply valves under the
warewashing sink. Cos - Water supply valves were turned on.
x
5-203.14
Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas
contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air
gap or installation of an approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf
Outside area - No backflow prevention device on the threaded hose bibb located on the
North side of the building.
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5-501.16(B)-(C)
Waste receptacle not provided in each area where refuse is generated or commonly
discarded, or where recyclables or returnables are placed, or at each lavatory or group of adjacent
lavatories where disposable towels are used at handwashing lavatories. 5-501.16(B)-(C)
Warewashing area - No waste receptacle for paper towels used at the handwashing sink.
Cos - A suitable waste receptacle was provided.
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5-501.11
Outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not constructed of
nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt or is not smooth, durable, and sloped to drain. 5-501.11
Outside grounds - The dumpster is stored directly on the ground.
o
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
Warewashing area - There is a buildup of residue on the floor under the warewashing sink.
Backroom area - There is an accumulation of dust on the ceiling in front of overhead cooling units inside of
the walk in cooler.
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Print Date: 7/20/2023
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Citation Description: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Observation: There are multiple ceiling tiles throughout the establishment with water staining and/or water
damage.
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6-202.11
Light bulb not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in an area where there
is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
Infrared or other heat lamp not protected against breakage by a shield surrounding and extending beyond
the bulb so that only the face of the bulb is exposed. 6-202.11
Warewashing area - Fluorescent lights are not shielded over the warewashing sink.
o
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The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a
food permit has been submitted. Food Establishment shall remit payment of appropriate fee within 10 days.
500.12(1)(a)F.S., 5K-4.020(4)(b) F.A.C.
The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food
permit has been submitted. See comments.
o
Jiffy 2948 in Chiefland: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (3)
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.
| Date | Order Type | Product | Brand/Lot | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present. | |
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present. | |
| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present. Comments… |
Jiffy 2948 in Chiefland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Jiffy 2948 in Chiefland last inspected?
- Jiffy 2948 in Chiefland was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on May 30, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Jiffy 2948 in Chiefland had?
- Jiffy 2948 in Chiefland has 6 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Jiffy 2948 in Chiefland find?
- Jiffy 2948 in Chiefland was most recently inspected by FDACS on May 30, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
- Has Jiffy 2948 in Chiefland had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, Jiffy 2948 in Chiefland has 3 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were released after correction.
- What are the most common violations at Jiffy 2948 in Chiefland?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Jiffy 2948 in Chiefland are: 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); 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14; 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.
- Does Jiffy 2948 in Chiefland have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Jiffy 2948 in Chiefland has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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); 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14; 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.
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