Vallabh Enterprises LLC in Dade City
12310 Us Highway 301, Dade City, FL 33525
Vallabh Enterprises LLC in Dade City, FL has 7 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 28 violations and 4 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement actions.
Last inspected FDACS: October 14, 2025
Vallabh Enterprises LLC 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.
— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 6 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
7-301.11
Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent
contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating
the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an
area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11
PPRepeat
Retail area: Windshield wash chemicals stored above soda drinks display cooler, Hand soap
stored directly above single use items styro cups. COS: All chemical items were moved to the appropriate
location.
Repeat
COS
Y
x
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
Warewashing area: hand sink blocked with empty container in the basin of the sink. COS:
item blocking the sink was removed and stored properly.
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
Walk-in cooler: cases of beverages stored directly on floor.
4-903.11(A)
Single-service or single-use articles 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. 4-903.11(A)
Retai areal: Single use items stored directly on the floor in the cabinets under the coffee
area.
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
Warewashing 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.
— 5 inspections
— Focused Inspection· 1 stop-sale order· Focused Inspection
Comments: Faucet reaches all basins of three-compartment sink.
Check-Back release issued for Stop Use Order, Request # 5122693
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Physical Facilities: Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Equipment was obtained, repaired or replaced, checked, and released.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: This Focused Inspection is being conducted offsite to document a verbal conversation to help assist the food establishment with
compliance of recent food safety observations and continuing issues. Mr. Patel called on 11/19/24 and informed inspector that he
has made the required updates to the faucet in the warewashing sink. He was told to call the business center to start a request.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· 1 violation· 1 stop-sale order· Focused Inspection
Comments: Stop Use Order issued. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850)
245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or when required documents have been obtained to request food safety
inspector visit for written release of equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in
Administrative Action.
Establishment must correct plumbing issue and install a faucet that reaches all basins of three-compartment sink and contact the
department for release of all food processing.
Good Retail Practice Violations
5-202.11(A)
Plumbing system not designed, constructed, and installed according to law.
5-202.11(A) PRepeat
Backroom: Faucet at warewashing sink not long enough to reach all basins. Establishment is
given 60 days to correct issue from the original inspection date 09/18/24 and still failure to do so. Stop used
order issue for all food processing.
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.* Physical Facilities: Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices.
Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when corrections have been made for request release of equipment,
contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected].
Print Date: 11/19/2024
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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
Rosy Patel
I, _____________________________________________________
the person in charge of VALLABH ENTERPRISES LLC 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
ROSY PATEL, CASHIER
Print Name and Title
FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13
Print Date: 11/19/2024
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Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: This Focused Inspection is being conducted offsite to document a verbal conversation to help assist the food establishment with
compliance of recent food safety observations and continuing issues. An additional 30 days has been given to the food
establishment to install a faucet that reaches all basins of three-compartment sink from original inspection on 9/18/24.Failure to
correct plumbing issue in 30 days may result in Administrative Action.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements - Check Back Needed· 13 violations· 2 stop-sale orders· 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.
Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.
Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.
Failure to correct plumbing issue and install a faucet that reaches all basins of three-compartment sink in 30 days may result in
Administrative Action.
Risk-Based Violations
2-101.11
No designated person in charge present at the establishment during all hours of
operation. 2-101.11 PfPf
No person in charge present at the start of inspection in the absence of the owner.
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
Person in charge does not ensure food employees are informed in a verifiable manner of
their responsibility to report to the person in charge regarding the food borne illnesses. Industry guidance
provided.
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: Open container of creamer inside retail self-dispensing unit did not have date
marking. COS: Open container was voluntarily discarded and a new container replaced it.
Y
x
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 PfPfRepeat
Establishment does not have written procedures in regards to clean up of Vomitus or
diarrhea event in food establishment. Industry handout provided.
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
Retail: Employee uses employee hand washing sink at beverage station to fill containers and
wash utensils. COS: Inspector stopped employee and had a conversation with the PIC about the hand
washing sink not being used for anything else. Back Room: Hand wash sink blocked by empty single use
plastic cups and a plastic bucket. COS: Items were moved to provide access to hand wash sink.
3-201.11(C)
Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR
101, 9 CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381. 3-201.11(C) PfPf
Retail: Packages of commercially processed oatmeal cr¿me pies removed from master
container and not labeled for individual retail sale located on counter for consumer self service. COS:
Employee placed all products behind counter to be sold as full service.
Good Retail Practice Violations
4-302.12
Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in
ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a
suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature
in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf
No suitable probe thermometer available at beginning of inspection. COS: PIC bought a
thermometer before inspection ended.
6-202.15
Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or
closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid,
self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected
against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air
curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15
Retail: daylight shows through gaps at the lower edge of exit doors behind cooler.
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
Backroom: live crawling insects on wall behind ware washing sink.
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
Cooler: Drinks stored directly on the floor.
4-903.11(A)
Single-service or single-use articles 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. 4-903.11(A)
Retail: Single use items stored directly on the floor in the cabinets under the coffee/slushy
area.
4-202.16
Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices
or not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. 4-202.16
Retail: Raw unsealed wood used as shelving for packaged foods inside of walk in cooler.
5-202.11(A)
Plumbing system not designed, constructed, and installed according to law.
5-202.11(A) P
Backroom: Faucet at warewashing sink not long enough to reach all basins. Establishment
currently using containers to fill outer basins. Establishment is given 30 days to correct issue.
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A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.
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 hot holding temperatures.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
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: .
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 8 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: Following physical copy handouts provided: Guidance for Written Procedure for Vomiting and Diarrheal events, Food Allergen
Awareness , Reporting agreement.
Risk-Based Violations
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
Retail area: Internal temperature of Ham and cheese croissant in hot holding display case
measured between 124 to 127 degree F COS: Person in charge voluntarily discarded the product.
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
Establishment could not provide verifiable documentation that employees are informed ofreporting
requirements
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
Retail area: Open Half and Half and French Vanilla creamer in chilled creamer dispenser on
counter top not labeled with date they were opened, date opened was determined by the person in charge. COS:
Person in charge corrected the date.
x
Print Date: 4/28/2023
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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: Establishment could not provide written procedures for clean-up and disinfection of vomiting
anddiarrheal events.
o
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
Back area: Basin of hand washing sink next to the three compartment sink was used to stored
empty metal pan with empty styrofoam , Handwashing sink was blocked with boxes of paper. COS: Person in
charge removed all the items.
x
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
Walk in cooler: Plastic jug of frozen juice mix and other drinks beverages stored directly on the
floor.
o
3-304.12(C)(F)
During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil not stored on a clean portion of
the food preparation table or cooking equipment; in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particles to the
drain when used with moist foods; in a clean, protected location when used only with food that is not
time/temperature control for safety food; or in a container of water maintained at 135°F or greater. 3-304.12(C)(F)
Retail area: Spoon for boiled peanuts stored in room temperature soiled container. COS: Spoon
washed, rinsed and sanitized by the person in charge.
x
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.
o
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.
o
Vallabh Enterprises LLC in Dade City: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (4)
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.* Physical Facilities: Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices. | |
| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Physical Facilities: Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices. Comme… | |
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper hot holding temperatures. | |
| 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… |
Vallabh Enterprises LLC in Dade City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Vallabh Enterprises LLC in Dade City last inspected?
- Vallabh Enterprises LLC in Dade City was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 14, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Vallabh Enterprises LLC in Dade City had?
- Vallabh Enterprises LLC 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 Vallabh Enterprises LLC in Dade City find?
- Vallabh Enterprises LLC in Dade City was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 14, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
- Has Vallabh Enterprises LLC in Dade City had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, Vallabh Enterprises LLC in Dade City has 4 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were released after correction.
- What are the most common violations at Vallabh Enterprises LLC in Dade City?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Vallabh Enterprises LLC in Dade City are: 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 Pf; 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; 4-903.11(A): Single-service or single-use articles 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. 4-903.11(A).
- Does Vallabh Enterprises LLC in Dade City have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Vallabh Enterprises LLC in Dade City has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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 Pf; 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; 4-903.11(A): Single-service or single-use articles 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. 4-903.11(A).
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