Pk's Food Store in Dade City
38141 Trilby Rd, Dade City, FL 33523
Pk's Food Store in Dade City, FL has 13 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 16 violations and 2 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement actions.
Last inspected FDACS: December 8, 2025
Pk's Food Store in Dade City: FDACS Inspection History (13)
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· Focused Inspection
Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab Results Provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· 1 stop-sale order· Met Requirements
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.
Per DEP inspector Anthony Disipio, the case regarding issues with foods entity water supply is being closed. Equipment is being
release as a result. If future requirements for DEP are not satisfied, further administrative action may occur.
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
Food establishment could not provide documentation of certified food protection manager.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Safe Food and Water: Water and ice from approved source.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Adequate documentation was provided.
— Re-Inspection Required· 1 violation· 1 stop-sale order· Re-Inspection Required
Comments: The issues described in Request # 5137606 were discussed with the person in charge during this visit.
Report amended 09/17/25 to update inspection summary to Re-inspection Required. A copy of the amended report was furnished
to the person in charge.
Good Retail Practice Violations
5-101.11
Drinking water not obtained from an approved source that is: a public water system
or a nonpublic water system that is constructed, maintained, and operated according to law. 5-101.11 PRepeat
Per Department of Environmental Protection complaint, entity has not submitted
documentation required to maintain approval of water source. Stop Use Order Issued on All food
processing area.
A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Safe Food and Water: Water and ice from approved source.
Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when appropriate documentation has been obtained, contact the Business
Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected].
Print Date: 9/16/2025
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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
I, _____________________________________________________ the person in charge of PK'S Food Store 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)
PILARNIDA SPADACCINI, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST
MUKESH PATEL, PERSON IN CHARGE
Print Name and Title
FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13
Print Date: 9/16/2025
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Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
— 7 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: This Focused visit conducted onsite to verify that the establishment will add CBD/Hemp and it will change to their permit type.
Discussed with the owner, Request # 5122416
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: “Visit conducted as a follow up to Hurricane Milton”.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Visit performed to follow-up on Hurricane Debby
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
Comments: Conducted Routine Offsite Inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: The issues described in Request #5115504 were discussed with the person in charge during this visit.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements
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
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)
Back area: Inside ice bin machine observed black mold like build up. COS: Employee
cleaned and sanitized the ice machine.
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 answer all questions regarding main food borne
illnesses. Guidelines provided.
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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
Back area: Hand washing sign not available. Hand washing sign provided by the department.
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 could not provide documentation of certified food protection manager.
Good Retail Practice Violations
6-501.16
After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls,
equipment or supplies. 6-501.16
Back area: Observed wet mop not hung to dry.
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
Comments: Conducted offsite routine inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Offsite Focused Visit to conduct assessment for Hurricane Idalia.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· 8 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: Failure to provide required documentation in 30 days may result in Administrative Action. Please email the ice test results to
[email protected] , if you are unable to email the results please contact the business center at 850-245-5520 to report
compliance.
Risk-Based Violations
3-302.11(A)(1)
Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from
ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables
before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP
Retail area: raw shell eggs and packages of raw bacon were held above ready to eat dairy
products. COS: Owner moved eggs and bacon to the lowest shelf.
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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)
Backroom: ice machine: Ice machine interior behind the deflector shield and at the drop chute for
the ice has a black mold like substance. COS: Ice machine was washed , rinsed and sanitized during the
inspection.
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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
Unable to verify employee responsibility to report health conditions as they relate to food borne
illness. Agency document provided.
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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 were not available.
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Print Date: 5/9/2023
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Citation Description: Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment,
utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by
spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment,
utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 P
Observation: Ware wash area: bottles of chemicals ( Raid, dish soap, floor cleaner) were stored on a shelf
above clean and sanitized dishware. COS: All chemical bottles were removed and stored below the sink.
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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.
Certified food protection manager certificate not available.
o
Good Retail Practice Violations
213
Microbial analysis of finished product by an approved laboratory not obtained within the
required time period. 5K-4.023(8)(a) F.A.C.
Laboratory Test Results For Ice conducted within the last 90 days was not available.
Establishment shall have 30 days to provide results of ice analysis to inspector.
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4-101.19
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or
that requires frequent cleaning not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
4-101.19
Walk -in cooler: a set of shelving inside the cooler is made of unsealed wood.
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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
Retail area: An accumulation of dead insects was observed in the light lens. Walk -in cooler ceiling
and condenser fans and fan guards have an accumulation of dust and a black mold like substance.
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INSPECTION: VENDED WATER/VENDED ICE
Violation
Number
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· 1 violation· Focused Inspection
Comments: Person in charge provided documentation for approved water. Water docs are attached.
This food establishment was found to be carrying products containing hemp extract for human consumption while not being
designated as a Hemp Food Establishment. The Food Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate fee within 10 days.
Electronic online payment by credit card or e-check is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is
also accepted but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO
Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Contact the Business Center by email at [email protected] or by calling
850-245-5520 for further assistance.
REQUEST # 5088071
Good Retail Practice Violations
94
Food establishment manufactures, processes, packs, holds, prepares or sells products
consisting of or containing hemp extract intended for human consumption and is not designated as a Hemp Food
Establishment. Food establishment shall remit payment of appropriate fee within 10 days. 5K-4.034(3), F.A.C.
Food establishment sells products consisting of or containing hemp extract intended for human
consumption and is not designated as a Hemp Food Establishment. Food establishment shall remit payment of
appropriate fee within 10 days.
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Pk's Food Store 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.
| Date | Order Type | Product | Brand/Lot | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Safe Food and Water: Water and ice from approved source. | |
| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Safe Food and Water: Water and ice from approved source. Comments: To r… |
Pk's Food Store in Dade City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pk's Food Store in Dade City last inspected?
- Pk's Food Store in Dade City was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 8, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Pk's Food Store in Dade City had?
- Pk's Food Store in Dade City has 13 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Pk's Food Store in Dade City find?
- Pk's Food Store in Dade City was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 8, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Pk's Food Store in Dade City had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, Pk's Food Store in Dade City has 2 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Pk's Food Store in Dade City?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Pk's Food Store in Dade City are: 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; 3-302.11(A)(1): Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) P; 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).
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