Dd Food Mart in Dade City

20400 Us Highway 98, Dade City, FL 33523

Overview

Dd Food Mart in Dade City, FL has 5 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 17 violations and 2 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement actions.

5FDACS Insp.
17Violations
2Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS: October 8, 2025

Dd Food Mart in Dade City: FDACS Inspection History (5)

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· 6 violations· 1 stop-sale order· Met Requirements

Inspector: PILARNIDA SPADACCINI, 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.

Risk-Based Violations

3-501.14(A) Cooked time/temperature control for safety food not cooled within 2 hours from 135°F to 70°F, or within a total of 6 hours from 135°F to 41°F or less. 3-501.14(A) PP
Walk-in Cooler: internal temperature store cooked and packaged Fried Chicken available for customer self-service at retail reach- in measured of 44-45 degrees F. Chicken had been in cooler overnight, COS: Person in charge voluntarily discarded the product Stop Sale Order and release. Y x
3-501.16(A)(1) Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) PP
Front Food Service Area: Internal temperature of Chicken tenders in hot case measured 121-131 F.at 10:45 am. COS: Case able to maintain other items at temperature. Product had been made 45 minutes prior to inspection and were rapidly reheated to an internal temperature of 165 F or greater and verified by the inspector. Y x
3-501.17(B) Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day the original container is opened onsite not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(B) PfPf
Retail drink station: Open Half and Half and French Vanilla creamer in chilled creamer dispenser on counter top held more than 24 hours not date they were opened. COS: Products labeled appropriately by the person in charge. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-302.12 Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12Repeat
Front Food service area: Squeeze bottle of honey glazed butter not labeled. COS: Product was labeled appropriately by the person in charge.
2-303.11 Food employee wearing jewelry, other than a plain ring such as a wedding band, on their arm or hand while preparing food. 2-303.11
Front food service area: Person in charge wearing watch while working with exposed food.
4-904.11 Single-service or single-use articles handled, displayed or dispensed without protection from contamination of food- and lip-contact surfaces; single-service or single-use knives, forks or spoons not presented so that only the handles are touched by employees or consumers; or single-service or single-use articles that are intended for food- or lip-contact not furnished for consumer self-service with the original individual wrapper intact or from an approved dispenser. 4-904.11
Retail drink station: Wooden coffee stirrer not individually wrap or displayed/ dispensed,. Retail drink station: Coffee filters not in original package not stored inverted. COS: Coffee filters inverted properly by the person in charge.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time and temperatures.

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: PILARNIDA SPADACCINI, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: “Visit conducted as a follow up to Hurricane Milton”.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 11 violations· 1 stop-sale order· Met Requirements

Inspector: 378970

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. Updated Employee Health Guidelines and Cooling handout provided. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

Risk-Based Violations

4-602.11(E) Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment or utensils; or in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E)
Retail Area: Black residue build-up on interior of frozen drink dispenser chute and baffle of ice dispenser chute of soda fountain. COS: Person in charge cleaned and sanitized equipment by end of visit.
3-403.11(B) Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not reheated so that all parts of the food reach at least 165°F within 2 hours; or not rotated or stirred, covered, and allowed to stand covered for 2 minutes after reheating. 3-403.11(B) and (D) PP
Front Food Service Area: Commercially processed macaroni and cheese reheated for hot holding in plastic container in microwave not covered. COS: Person in charge covered product while reheating. x Print Date: 9/17/2024 Page 1 of 3 18 P Citation Description: Cooked time/temperature control for safety food not cooled within 2 hours from 135°F to 70°F, or within a total of 6 hours from 135°F to 41°F or less. 3-501.14(A) P Observation: Walk-in Cooler: Store cooked and packaged chicken available for customer self-service at retail reach-in had internal temperatures of 44-47 degrees F. Chicken had been in cooler overnight, and internal temperature was never measured by establishment. COS: Person in charge voluntarily discarded product.
3-501.16(A)(1) Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) PPRepeat
Front Food Service Area: Internal temperatures of various items in hot case measured below 135 degrees F (gizzards 127-133, chicken tenders 113-133 F). COS: Case able to maintain other items at temperature. Products had been made fewer than 2 hours prior to inspection and were rapidly reheated to an internal temperature of 165 F or greater. x Y x Repeat COS
2-301.12 Food employee not cleaning hands, exposed portions of arms or prosthetic devices for at least 20 seconds or not using the following cleaning procedures: rinse under warm water, apply soap, rub together for 10-15 seconds, rinse under warm water, and thoroughly dry with paper towels or a hand drying device. 2-301.12 PP
Front Food Service Area: Person in charge washed hands using only cold water to begin food service. COS: Inspector stopped person in charge and had them wash hands appropriately. x
5-202.12(A) Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least 100°F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. 5-202.12(A) PfPf
Restroom: Hot water for handwash sink unavailable and shut off at valve. COS: Hot water valve was turned on.

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-501.15(B) Time/temperature control for safety food that is cooling is not loosely covered or uncovered to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food, or not arranged in equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls. 3-501.15(B)
Front Food Service Area: Bins of raw chicken prepared and cooling tightly covered.
3-501.13 Time/temperature control for safety food not thawed under refrigeration that maintains the food at 41°F or less, completely submerged under cold running water with sufficient velocity to agitate and float off loose particles, or as part of the cooking process. When thawed under cold running water, ready-to-eat food allowed to rise above 41°F or raw animal food allowed to be above 41°F for more than 4 hours. 3-501.13 (A)-(D)
Front Food Service Area: Bags of commercially processed macaroni and cheese and beans placed on top of biscuit oven to thaw. COS: Products were reheated for hot holding in microwave. Discussed proper thawing methods with person in charge.
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
Front Food Service Area: Employees and person in charge not wearing beard restraint or effective hair restraint while working with exposed food.
2-303.11 Food employee wearing jewelry, other than a plain ring such as a wedding band, on their arm or hand while preparing food. 2-303.11
Front Food Service Area: Employee and person in charge wearing watches or bracelets while working with exposed foods.
4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Walk-in Cooler: Plastic drink slides have heavy accumulation of dirt and debris.
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: Accumulation of dirt and debris in corners and below retail reach-in shelving. Heavy dust and debris build-up on walls and ceiling.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time and temperatures.

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: PILARNIDA SPADACCINI, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: The issues described in Request #5118614 were discussed with the person in charge during this visit.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: LORI JAMES, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Offsite Focused Visit to conduct assessment for Hurricane Idalia.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Dd Food Mart in Dade City: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (2)

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.

FDACS stop-sale and stop-use orders for Dd Food Mart in Dade City
DateOrder TypeProductBrand/LotReason
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time and temperatures.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time and temperatures.

Dd Food Mart in Dade City: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dd Food Mart in Dade City last inspected?
Dd Food Mart in Dade City was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 8, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Dd Food Mart in Dade City had?
Dd Food Mart in Dade City has 5 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Dd Food Mart in Dade City find?
Dd Food Mart in Dade City was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 8, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Dd Food Mart in Dade City had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
Yes, Dd Food Mart in Dade City has 2 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.
What are the most common violations at Dd Food Mart in Dade City?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Dd Food Mart in Dade City are: 3-501.16(A)(1): Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) P; 2-303.11: Food employee wearing jewelry, other than a plain ring such as a wedding band, on their arm or hand while preparing food. 2-303.11; 2-301.12: Food employee not cleaning hands, exposed portions of arms or prosthetic devices for at least 20 seconds or not using the following cleaning procedures: rinse under warm water, apply soap, rub together for 10-15 seconds, rinse under warm water, and thoroughly dry with paper towels or a hand drying device. 2-301.12 P.
Does Dd Food Mart in Dade City have any repeat violations?
Yes, Dd Food Mart in Dade City has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 3-501.16(A)(1): Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) P; 2-303.11: Food employee wearing jewelry, other than a plain ring such as a wedding band, on their arm or hand while preparing food. 2-303.11.

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