Jiffy Food Store in Chiefland
403 N Main St, Chiefland, FL 32626
Jiffy Food Store in Chiefland, FL has 4 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 17 violations.
Last inspected FDACS: March 10, 2025
Jiffy Food Store 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
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 11 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.
Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.
Hemp and Kratom Age restriction signage and verbage and vomiting and diarrheal guidance provided.
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 some questions relating to their employee health
policy.
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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
Food establishment was unable to provide employee health reporting responsibilities in a
verifiable manner during the inspection.
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.
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 Area - Food establishment does not have the required departmental proof of age
signage for inhalable hemp extract. COS - Inhalable hemp extract signage was provided and posted before
completion of 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 Pf
Food establishment could not provide a required probe thermometer for taking cold holding
temperatures of perishable foods.
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
Ware Washing Area - Hand wash sink is not completely sealed to wall.
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 could not 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 - Outside surfaces of ice machine have heavy mineralization buildup.
6-201.18
Studs, joists, or rafters exposed in areas subject to moisture. 6-201.18
Ware Washing Area - Exposed rafters, wall studs and air conditioning duct work above ware
washing sink. Discussed with person in charge.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Retail Area - Inside cabinetry contain damage to bottom shelving and paneling due to
moisture exposure under the food service counter.
83
Retailer selling kratom products for human consumption did not post a clear and
conspicuous sign directly adjacent to the display of the products which states: "THE SALE OF KRATOM
TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS PROHIBITED, PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR
PURCHASE". 5K-4.030(4)(a), F.A.C.Repeat
Retail Area - Food establishment does not have the required departmental proof of age
signage for the retail sale of kratom. COS - Kratom proof of age verbage was provided and sign was
created and posted before completion of the inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Visit performed to follow up on Hurricane Helene.
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.
— Met Inspection Requirements· 6 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.
Hemp Inhalation Age Restriction and Hand Washing signage were provided during the inspection.
Risk-Based Violations
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.
Retail Area - Food establishment does not have the required departmental proof of age
signage for inhalable hemp extract. COS - Inhalable hemp extract signage was provided and posted before
completion of the inspection.
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
Back Room Area - No hand washing sign in unisex restroom. COS - Hand washing sign was
provided and posted during the inspection.
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.
Food establishment does not have a current valid certified food protection manager.
Good Retail Practice Violations
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Retail Area - Observed water stained ceiling tiles. Discussed with manager.
6-201.18
Studs, joists, or rafters exposed in areas subject to moisture. 6-201.18
Ware Washing Area - Exposed rafters and air conditioning duct work above ware washing
sink. Discussed with manager.
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 - Dust buildup on condensing unit fans in the walk in cooler.
Jiffy Food Store in Chiefland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Jiffy Food Store in Chiefland last inspected?
- Jiffy Food Store in Chiefland was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 10, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Jiffy Food Store in Chiefland had?
- Jiffy Food Store 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 Food Store in Chiefland find?
- Jiffy Food Store in Chiefland was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 10, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
- Has Jiffy Food Store in Chiefland had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Jiffy Food Store in Chiefland has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Jiffy Food Store in Chiefland?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Jiffy Food Store in Chiefland are: 6-201.18: Studs, joists, or rafters exposed in areas subject to moisture. 6-201.18; 6-501.11: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11; 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) Pf.
- Does Jiffy Food Store in Chiefland have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Jiffy Food Store in Chiefland has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 6-201.18: Studs, joists, or rafters exposed in areas subject to moisture. 6-201.18; 6-501.11: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11.
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