The Neighborhood Market INC. of J.r. Ford Enterprises in Dade City

Last inspected:

20810 Us Highway 301, Dade City, FL 33523
Overview

The Neighborhood Market Inc. of J.R. Ford Enterprises in Dade City has been inspected 7 times since May 2023, with 40 total violations cited across two full inspections and five focused/routine offsite inspections. A stop-sale order issued September 8, 2025 required correction of time and temperature control violations related to proper date marking and disposition of ready-to-eat foods under Florida Food Law (FS 500; FAC 5K-4).

The most significant enforcement action occurred during a May 2, 2023 inspection that documented 25 violations, including multiple high-priority cross-contamination and temperature control failures. Raw shell eggs were stored directly above fully cooked sausage, butter, and sour cream in the retail area; bulk raw beef was held above fully cooked meatballs and in-house made sauces in the walk-in cooler. Precooked meatballs heated in a crock pot reached only 116–134 degrees Fahrenheit at 1:40 PM, well below the 165-degree minimum for hot-held foods; the product was voluntarily discarded. An employee was observed leaving the kitchen, working the cash register, and returning to handle open foods without washing hands or changing gloves. All violations were corrected on site. A follow-up September 8, 2025 inspection cited 15 violations, including chemical products stored above single-use food items (corrected on site), unlabeled gravy in the walk-in cooler (corrected on site), and documentation gaps regarding employee training on food-borne illness reporting and written procedures for handling vomiting and diarrheal events. Five subsequent inspections between October 2024 and December 2025 resulted in no violations cited.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

7FDACS Insp.
40Violations
1Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS:

The Neighborhood Market INC. of J.r. Ford Enterprises in Dade City: FDACS Inspection History (7)

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

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab result provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 15 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. Entity must provide water source information within 30 days information can 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 answer all questions regarding main food borne illnesses. Guidelines provided.
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
Establishment could not provide verifiable documentation that employees are informed of reporting requirements
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
Walk-in cooler: Gravy in working container prepared Friday prior to the day of inspection not labeled with the date cooked. COS: Employee dated and labeled the product appropriately. Y x Print Date: 9/8/2025 Page 1 of 3 o 21 P Citation Description: Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that requires date marking not discarded when it exceeds the 7-day limit, except time that the product is frozen, or does not bear a date mark and the correct date mark cannot be determined. 3-501.18 P Observation: Walk-in cooler: two container of Open fresh salad not labeled with date they were opened, and management could not determine when they were opened. COS: Management voluntarily discarded the products Stop sale and release issued.
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 clean-up and disinfection of vomiting and diarrheal events.
7-201.11 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 PP
Back area: Chemical products stored above single use items intended for use with food. COS: Single use items moved to the top shelf. x
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
Back area: Hand drying devices not available at the hand washing sink near three compartment sink. COS: Paper towel 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.
Food establishment could not provide documentation of certified food protection manager.

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. 3-302.12
Food service area: Mustard and mayonnaise in squeeze bottle not labeled. COS: Employee labeled the product appropriately.
6-202.16 Perimeter walls and roofs not effective in protecting the establishment from the weather or the entry of insects, rodents, or other animals. 6-202.16
Outside Building: Tree branches overhanging the roof which potentially pest entry.
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
Retail area: Cases of water bottles stored directly on floor by cash register in front of display case cooler.
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
Food service area: Food worker wearing bracelet and watch while working with exposed food. COS: Bracelet removed.
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
Warewash area: No sanitizer test kit available. No sanitizer concentration violations observed.
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 area: Dumpster lid not closed during inspection.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Walk-In Cooler: door gasket seal is loose.
6-501.11 Dressing rooms not used by employees who regularly change their clothes in the establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not used for the orderly storage of employee clothing or other possessions. 6-501.110
Walk-in cooler: Open container of employee yogurt stored next with products for store.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper date marking and disposition.

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: .
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted Routine Offsite Inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted Routine Offsite Inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted Routine Offsite Inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections
— 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.

— Met Inspection Requirements· 25 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: AMBER RUCKDESCHEL

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

Risk-Based Violations

2-103.11(A)-(N) A pattern of non-compliance is demonstrated with regard to the duties of the person in charge. 2-103.11(A)-(N) and (P) PfPf
Observed temperature violations, hand washing violations and sanitization issues . o
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 were held above fully cooked sausage , butter, sour cream , and whole watermelons. COS: Raw shell eggs were moved to a different location.Walk in cooler: Bulk raw beef held above fully cooked meatballs, expired raw meats held above in house made sauces and salad dressings. COS: meat products were moved to a different location in the cooler. x
4-602.11(C) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil used with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned throughout the day at least every 4 hours. Exception criteria for an alternative cleaning frequency not met. 4-602.11(C) PP
Kitchen Area: Knives, Cutting Boards And Deli Meat Slicer Are Not Washed , Rinsed And Sanitized Every 4 hours. All utensils and equipment were washed , rinsed and sanitized. x
3-403.11(A) Time/temperature control for safety food that is cooked, cooled, and reheated for hot holding not reheated so that all parts of the food reach at least 165°F for 15 seconds within 2 hours. 3-403.11(A) and (D) PP
Kitchen area: precooked meatballs and commercially processed marinara sauce ,heated in the crock pot at @7AM had a internal temperature range of 116-134 degrees F at 1:40 PM. COS: product was voluntarily discarded by owner. x
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 reporting responsibilities. o
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
Unable to discuss or answer questions related to food borne illness. o
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
Deli meat display case: 3 open chubs of deli meat were date marking. COS: dates were applied to the products. x
3-603.11(A) Animal food that is raw, undercooked, or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens is served or sold in a ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready-to-eat food without informing consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder using effective written means. 3-603.11(A) PfPf
Establishment makes eggs to order, disclosure or reminder were not available. o Print Date: 5/2/2023 Page 2 of 6 24 Pf Citation Description: 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 Observation: Written procedures were not available. Agency guidance documents provided via email. Print Date: 5/2/2023 Page 3 of 6 o
2-301.14 Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet room; after caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; or after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. 2-301.14 PP
Kitchen area; Observed employee leave the kitchen area go to retail area and return to kitchen , employee didn't wash hands and don new gloves prior to handling open foods. Observed employee operate the cash system , don gloves with out washing hands. COS: employee was coached as to when to wash hands, hands were washed and new gloves were used. x Print Date: 5/2/2023 Page 1 of 6 8 Citation Description: 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 Observation: Kitchen area and ware wash area: hand washing signs are not posted. Agency signs provided. o
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
Kitchen area: hand washing sink was missing a hand drying device. Ware wash area: soap and hand drying device were not available. COS: soap and paper towels were provided. x
5-205.11 Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf
Kitchen area: Observed wiping cloth in the basin of the hand sink. Ware washing area: a bottle of bleach and a razor knife were blocking the sink basin. COS: Items were removed from the sink. 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
Kitchen area: Hot water is not connected to the hand washing sink. COS: an on demand hot water tank was installed during the inspection. x
3-201.11(F) Meat and poultry, that is not a ready-to-eat food and is in a packaged form when it is offered for sale or consumption, not labeled to include safe handling instructions. Eggs that have not been treated to destroy all viable Salmonellae not labeled to include safe handling instructions. 3-201.11(F) and (G)
Retail area: Flats of eggs are missing safe handling instructions. o

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-501.15(A) Cooling of time/temperature control for safety food not accomplished by effective methods based on the type of food being cooled. 3-501.15(A) Pf
Kitchen area: in store sliced ham and salami had internal temperatures of 54 - 56 degrees F . Product was sliced within 4 hours, Placed directly in to the sandwich cooler. Meat was stored well Above the load line for the unit . Unit is intended to maintain temperature as opposed to cooling products. COS: Excess product was moved to the walk in cooler to properly cool down. x
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. 3-302.12
Kitchen area: Squeeze bottles of mayo, mayo& mustard blend, oil & vinegar blend and butter are not labeled with common name o
6-501.11 Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf
Flying black insects were observed throughout the establishment, landing on equipment and food products. o
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: Boxes of raw pork tenderloin , pork deli meat and beef products stored directly in the floor. o
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
Kitchen area: observed employee handling open foods without wearing a hair restraint. COS: Employee put on a hat x
4-903.11(A) Cleaned equipment or utensils, or laundered linens not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. Clean equipment or utensils not stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying, or not covered or inverted. 4-903.11(A) and (B)
Ware wash area: Band saw is stored in the mop sink., Band saw is exposed to contamination when mop water is dumped in to the mop sink. o
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
Kitchen area: shelf under the prep table is built from raw wood and is not sealed. Walk in cooler: metal shelves are rusted. o
4-301.13 Drainboards, utensil racks, or tables not large enough to accommodate all soiled and cleaned items that accumulate during hours of operation or not provided for necessary utensil holding before cleaning and after sanitizing. 4-301.13
Ware wash area: the 3 compartment sink doesn't have drain boards and there is not any shelving or drain racks available. o
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
Ware wash area: sanitizer test kit was not available. o
5-501.11 Outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt or is not smooth, durable, and sloped to drain. 5-501.11
Exterior: Dumpster is placed an a dirt/ grassy area; o
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
Exterior : dumpster lids are open. o Print Date: 5/2/2023 Page 4 of 6 53 Citation Description: 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 Observation: Retail area: window sill behind the boiled peanuts has an accumulation of dead insects. o
99 The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.
2023 food permit is not available. o

The Neighborhood Market INC. of J.r. Ford Enterprises in Dade City: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (1)

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 The Neighborhood Market INC. of J.r. Ford Enterprises in Dade City
DateOrder TypeProductBrand/LotReason
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE Number of Packages: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper date marking and dispo…

The Neighborhood Market INC. of J.r. Ford Enterprises in Dade City: Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Neighborhood Market INC. of J.r. Ford Enterprises in Dade City last inspected?
The Neighborhood Market INC. of J.r. Ford Enterprises in Dade City was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 16, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has The Neighborhood Market INC. of J.r. Ford Enterprises in Dade City had?
The Neighborhood Market INC. of J.r. Ford Enterprises in Dade City has 7 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of The Neighborhood Market INC. of J.r. Ford Enterprises in Dade City find?
The Neighborhood Market INC. of J.r. Ford Enterprises in Dade City was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 16, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has The Neighborhood Market INC. of J.r. Ford Enterprises in Dade City had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
Yes, The Neighborhood Market INC. of J.r. Ford Enterprises in Dade City has 1 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at The Neighborhood Market INC. of J.r. Ford Enterprises in Dade City?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at The Neighborhood Market INC. of J.r. Ford Enterprises in Dade City are: 2-103.11(A)-(N): A pattern of non-compliance is demonstrated with regard to the duties of the person in charge. 2-103.11(A)-(N) and (P) Pf; 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; 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.

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