Save-a-lot # 24703 in Chiefland

110 Rodgers Blvd, Chiefland, FL 32626

Overview

Save-a-lot # 24703 in Chiefland, FL has 4 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 32 violations and 4 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement actions.

4FDACS Insp.
32Violations
4Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS: August 23, 2025

Save-a-lot # 24703 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.

— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· 1 violation· 4 stop-sale orders· Focused Inspection

Inspector: DAVID CANO, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: DANIELLE CRISE

Comments: Stop Sale Order issued. 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 product. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action. This Focused Inspection conducted for verification of food products. Establishment was provided with the following forms: Food Analysis Report and FDACS-05010 Rev. 05/22.

Good Retail Practice Violations

97 Food consists in whole or in part of a diseased, contaminated, filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance, or is otherwise unfit for food. 500.10(1)(e), F.S.Repeat
Samples of Wainwright Dairy & Creamery, Sharp White Cheddar Cheese, Chipotle Cheese, White Cheddar Cheese collected at retail location on 08/12/2025 were found to contain escherichia coli and coliforms, Samples of Wainwright Dairy & Creamery, Colby Cheese collected at retail location on 08/12/2025 were found to contain Salmonella, Escherichia coli, and Coliforms. The receiving of Wainwright Dairy & Creamery cheese product Sharp White Cheddar Cheese with the following lot code Sell By 12-10-25, Chipotle Cheese with the following lot code Sell By 12-12-25, White Cheddar Cheese with the following lot code Sell By 12-17-25, Colby Cheese with the following lot code Sell By 12-17-25. Stop Sale order issued, see order. A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated. Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release of product by contacting the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected]. Print Date: 8/23/2025 Page 1 of 4

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STOP SALE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated. Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release of product by contacting the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected].

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STOP SALE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated. Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release of product by contacting the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected]. Print Date: 8/23/2025 Page 2 of 4

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STOP SALE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated. Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release of product by contacting the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected]. Print Date: 8/23/2025 Page 3 of 4 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. 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 Danielle Crise I, _____________________________________________________ the person in charge of SAVE-A-LOT # 24703 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) DAVID CANO, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II DANIELLE CRISE, STORE MANAGER Print Name and Title FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13 Print Date: 8/23/2025 Page 4 of 4

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— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: KENNETH DAVIDSON, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Person in charge: DANIELLE CRISE

Comments: The issues described in the associated consumer complaint were addressed with the person in charge during this visit per request # 5132081.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 15 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: KENNETH DAVIDSON, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Person in charge: SHANNON MACSHANELEE

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 Guide, reporting agreement and certified food protection manager handout s 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. Y o
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.
2-401.11 Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11
Meat Area - Employee beverage was sitting on meat processing table. COS - Discussed with departmental manger and the drink was relocated.
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
Meat Area - Hand wash station was used store bag and towels. COS - All items were adequately relocated making the hand wash station accessible for use.
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.Repeat
A certified food protection certificate was unable to be 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)
Retail Area - Island coolers do not contain a visible thermometer. Island cooler #1 containing pork spareribs - ambient air temperature is 38 degrees F, island cooler #2 containing pork chops and beef ambient air temperature is 34 degrees F, island cooler #3 containing chicken - ambient air temperature is 36 degrees F and island cooler #4 containing pork roast and bacon - ambient air temperature is 36 degrees F.
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.
4-903.11(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)
Meat Area - Observed clean meat scrapers stored on faucet of the ware wash sink. Clean knives were also stored between the wall and ware wash sink exposing food contact surfaces to potential contamination. COS - All utensils were removed from service and placed inside the ware wash sink for sanitization.
4-502.11(A) Utensil not maintained in good repair or condition; or ambient air temperature, water pressure, or water temperature measuring device not maintained in good repair or not accurate within the intended range of use. 4-502.11(A) and (C)
Produce Area - Thermometer inside walk in cooler is in disrepair. Ambient air temperature is 34 degrees F.
4-202.16 Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices or not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. 4-202.16
Meat Area - Observed shopping cart stored with cases of raw turkey wings inside walk in cooler.
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 the correct sanitizer test strips during the inspection. Establishment is currently utilizing chlorine as a sanitizer.
5-501.11 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors when located outdoors; or indoor receptacles that contain food not kept covered when not in continuous use or after they are filled. 5-501.113
Outside Grounds - Dumpster lid kept open between times of use.
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 cobwebs along walls and ceiling in dry storage area. Produce Area - Dust accumulation on condensing unit fans inside dairy and produce walk in cooler. Meat Area Observed dirt and debris accumulation on walk in freezer and walk in cooler door handle, surrounding paneling and light switches.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Produce Area - Damaged observed to ceramic hand wash sink outer housing. Discussed with produce manager. Meat Area - Damaged observed to floor inside walk in cooler. Damaged and missing floor tiles.
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 - Unused equipment and display shelving and retail cooler glass doors inside motor room.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 16 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: KENNETH DAVIDSON, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Person in charge: DANIELLE CRISE

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, reporting agreement, certified food protection manager handout and vomiting and diarrheal guidance provided. Food Establishment must submit updated documentation demonstrating the water supply for its facility comes from an approved source, as required by Rule 5K-4.004(3)(a), FAC. Please submit the documents within 30 days of this visit to: [email protected].

Risk-Based Violations

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. o
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. o
2-401.11 Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11
Produce Area - Employee beverage located on processing table next to food and weigh price and label equipment. Discussed with management. COS - Drink was adequately relocated.
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
Meat Area - No soap and no means of drying hands at the hand wash station. COS - Soap and paper towels were provided 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 certified food protection manager.

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)
Retail Area - No visible thermometer in island cooling units. Cooler #1 containing cryovac pork loins had an ambient air temperature of 39 degrees F. Cooler #2 containing tray packed poultry products had an ambient air temperature of 37 degrees F. Cooler #3 containing tray packed beef products had an ambient air temperature of 37 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
Meat Area - Box of boneless beef bottom round and beef ribeyes were stored directly on the floor in the walk in cooler. Discussed with management.
2-402.11 Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11
Meat Area - Observed food employees not wearing an approved hair restraint, head covering or beard net.
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 Room Area - Observed packages of single use trays stored directly on the floor.
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.
5-501.11 Drains in receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables do not have drain plugs in place. 5-501.114
Outside Grounds - Dumpster's drain plug is missing.
6-101.11 Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use are not smooth, durable, or easily cleanable for areas where food operations are conducted; or are absorbent for areas subject to moisture, or flushing or spray cleaning methods. Carpet for carpeted areas is not closely woven and easily cleanable. Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings not designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. 6-101.11 and 6-201.11
Meat Area - Floor in processing room is not smooth and easily cleanable.
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 cobwebs along walls and ceiling in dry storage area. Produce Area - Dust accumulation on condensing unit fans inside dairy and produce walk in cooler. Meat Area Observed dirt and debris accumulation on walk in freezer door handle and surrounding paneling.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Meat Area - Observed missing and damaged floor tiles inside walk in cooler. Damage observed on door frames of walk in cooler.
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 - Observed clutter and old unused shelving items, trash cans, hoses, display items and equipment.
6-501.11 Dressing rooms not used by employees who regularly change their clothes in the establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not used for the orderly storage of employee clothing or other possessions. 6-501.110
Produce Area - Employee personal jacket was hanging on dry goods storage rack. Meat Area - Employee cell phone was stored on weigh, price and label counter. COS - Discussed with management and all items were adequately relocated.

Save-a-lot # 24703 in Chiefland: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (4)

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.

Save-a-lot # 24703 in Chiefland: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Save-a-lot # 24703 in Chiefland last inspected?
Save-a-lot # 24703 in Chiefland was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 23, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Save-a-lot # 24703 in Chiefland had?
Save-a-lot # 24703 in Chiefland has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Save-a-lot # 24703 in Chiefland find?
Save-a-lot # 24703 in Chiefland was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 23, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Save-a-lot # 24703 in Chiefland had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
Yes, Save-a-lot # 24703 in Chiefland has 4 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Save-a-lot # 24703 in Chiefland?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Save-a-lot # 24703 in Chiefland are: 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; 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) Pf; 2-401.11: Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11.
Does Save-a-lot # 24703 in Chiefland have any repeat violations?
Yes, Save-a-lot # 24703 in Chiefland has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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; 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) Pf; 2-401.11: Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11.

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