Evan Foodmart in Cocoa

Last inspected:

1907 Cr 524, Cocoa, FL 32926
Overview

Evan Foodmart, a convenience store in Cocoa, had an operating permit violation remediated on August 13, 2025, when inspectors found 12 intermediate-priority violations. The person in charge did not correctly respond to questions about preventing foodborne illness transmission; an employee health guideline and reporting agreement were provided during the inspection. The facility lacked written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events, had no sanitizer concentration test kit on hand, had not installed a backflow prevention device at the outside hosebibi, and had not provided paper towels at the backroom handwashing sink. A follow-up quality assurance inspection on August 15, 2025 found no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
12Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Evan Foodmart in Cocoa: FDACS Inspection History (2)

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.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: STEPHEN COLLINS

Comments: Visit conducted for Quality Assurance Review of inspector.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 12 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: SYED KALEEM, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

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. Request# 5136919

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 does not correctly respond to questions that related to foodborne illnesses and symptoms. Employee health guideline and reporting agreement given and reviewed. 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
Food entity does not have a written procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events.
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
Backroom- Paper towels not provided at hand wash sink.
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.

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
Backroom- Various beverages stored directly on floor at walk-in cooler.
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
Backroom- Three compartment sink not sealed to the 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
Backroom- Sanitizer concentration test kit not provided during visit.
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- Backflow prevention device not installed at outside hosebib.
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Backroom- Backflow prevention device is leaking at mop/service sink.
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- Dumpster lids left open.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Retail area- Some ceiling tiles are water damaged.
99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2), F.A.C. The food establishment shall complete the permitting process within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 for further assistance.
Food entity is operating without a valid food permit. o

Evan Foodmart in Cocoa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Evan Foodmart in Cocoa last inspected?
Evan Foodmart in Cocoa was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 15, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Evan Foodmart in Cocoa had?
Evan Foodmart in Cocoa has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Evan Foodmart in Cocoa find?
Evan Foodmart in Cocoa was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 15, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Evan Foodmart in Cocoa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Evan Foodmart in Cocoa has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Evan Foodmart in Cocoa?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Evan Foodmart in Cocoa 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; 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; 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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