Handi-mart # in Chipley

Last inspected:

1230 Main St, Chipley, FL 32428
Overview

Handi-Mart # 0004 in Chipley received its first inspection on record on September 10, 2025, finding 8 violations, all at intermediate (Pf) or basic severity. Inspector notes document that a trainee was present during the inspection, with findings verified by the primary inspector. The establishment was required to provide written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events, including procedures for segregating affected areas, discarding contaminated food and single-use items, and cleaning and sanitizing food contact surfaces; the inspector provided a standardized guidance handout. A handwashing sink lacked soap, which the manager corrected on site during the inspection. The most significant violation required correction within 90 days: an employee bathroom opening directly into the food processing area. The inspector notified the facility that failure to correct this violation by the deadline would result in a Stop Use Order prohibiting all food processing conducted near the bathroom. A callback inspection is scheduled for approximately 90 days after the initial inspection date.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
8Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Handi-mart # in Chipley: FDACS Inspection History (1)

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 - Check Back Needed· 8 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARIO LOPEZ, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: SHEILA BROWN

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. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. Check back required on or about 90 days for employee bathroom opening directly to food processing area. If violation is not corrected by this time a Stop Use Order will be issued for all food processing conducted near the bathroom. If the corrections are made prior to 90 days, please call the Business Office at (850) 245-5520.

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
Written procedures provided did not contain the following information: segregate area, discard affected exposed food and single-use items, and clean/sanitize all affected food contact surfaces. Handout Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events provided.
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: No soap provided at handwashing sink. COS - Manager placed soap at sink.
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, Coffee area, Bathrooms: No handwashing signs present. Handwashing signs provided.
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.
Establishment could not show presence of Certified Food Protection Manager at location. Handout Food Manager Certification Information provided.

Good Retail Practice Violations

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
Walk-in Cooler: Box of bottled drinks located on the floor. COS - Manager placed box on riser.
51 Door to toilet room opens directly into an area where food is exposed to airborne contamination. 5K-4.004(3)(d)
Ice bagging: Employee bathroom opens directly to ice bagging area. See Comment Section of the report. 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
Walk-in Cooler: Visible debris on plumbing pipes and display shelves.
6-501.14 Intake or exhaust air ducts not cleaned or filters not changed and they are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, or other materials; or ventilation system vented to the outside creates a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge. 6-501.14
Retail: Visible debris on the vents above coffee/soda area and near drink coolers.

Handi-mart # in Chipley: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Handi-mart # in Chipley last inspected?
Handi-mart # 0004 in Chipley was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 10, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements - Check Back Needed.
How many inspections has Handi-mart # in Chipley had?
Handi-mart # 0004 in Chipley has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Handi-mart # in Chipley find?
Handi-mart # 0004 in Chipley was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 10, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements - Check Back Needed).
Has Handi-mart # in Chipley had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Handi-mart # 0004 in Chipley has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Handi-mart # in Chipley?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Handi-mart # 0004 in Chipley are: 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 Pf; 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; 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 Pf.

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