Ferm Foundation LLC in Christmas

Last inspected:

25026 E Colonial Dr, Christmas, FL 32709
Overview

Ferm Foundation LLC, a perishable processing establishment in Christmas, received 4 inspections between May 2024 and December 2025. The facility recorded 5 total violations across two recent inspections in October and December 2025, both classified as preoperational or permitting inspections. In December 2025, the person in charge could not correctly respond to questions related to employee health and foodborne disease transmission, and the establishment lacked written procedures for cleaning up vomit and diarrhea; an Employee Health Guide and industry handout were provided by the inspector. An October 2025 preoperational inspection cited a mop sink plumbing violation, with the facility given 30 days to connect the sink to a floor drain. A May 2024 focused inspection and an October sanitation inspection each documented no violations. The most recent inspection on December 5, 2025 resulted in violations requiring correction.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

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Ferm Foundation LLC in Christmas: 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
— Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARIO LOPEZ, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected].

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 could not correctly respond to questions related to employee health and foodborne diseases. Employee Health Guide handout was provided on 12/4/2025. o
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
Establishment could not provide written procedures for the clean-up of vomit and diarrhea. Industry handout was provided on 12/4/2025.
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 did not have a certified food protection manager. Informational handout was provided on 12/4/2025.
— Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: WENDY LONGO, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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 establishment is provided with 30 days to get mop sink plumbed into a floor drain.

Risk-Based Violations

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
The establishment does not have a certified food protection manager. Industry guidance was provided.

Good Retail Practice Violations

5-203.13 Service sink or curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain not provided or not conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. Toilet or urinal is used as a service sink for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. 5-203.13
The establishment's outdoor mop sink is not plumbed into a floor drain. Please see comments.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: WENDY LONGO, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must meet all permitting requirements as specified in Rule 5K-4.020(2)(a)-(e), F.A.C. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted and must be accompanied by an invoice. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Failure to meet all permitting requirements will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to suspend food activities. 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. Request #5140511.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MICHAEL BYRD

Comments: The issues described in request 5114167 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Ferm Foundation LLC in Christmas: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ferm Foundation LLC in Christmas last inspected?
Ferm Foundation LLC in Christmas was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 5, 2025. Inspection type: Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Ferm Foundation LLC in Christmas had?
Ferm Foundation LLC in Christmas has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Ferm Foundation LLC in Christmas find?
Ferm Foundation LLC in Christmas was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 5, 2025 (Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements).
Has Ferm Foundation LLC in Christmas had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Ferm Foundation LLC in Christmas has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Ferm Foundation LLC in Christmas?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Ferm Foundation LLC in Christmas are: 5-203.13: Service sink or curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain not provided or not conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. Toilet or urinal is used as a service sink for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. 5-203.13; 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; 2-501.11: 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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