Vaughans Country Store in Dade City

Last inspected:

34550 Blanton Rd, Dade City, FL 33523
Overview

Vaughans Country Store in Dade City has one inspection on record. A focused inspection conducted December 20, 2023 found no violations. A subsequent sanitation inspection on October 14, 2025 cited 8 violations, including two priority findings: raw shell eggs stored directly above drinks in the walk-in cooler, and cleaning chemical (Bona) stored above drinks in the back storage area. A third violation documented the handwashing sink basin being used to store rugs instead of remaining accessible for employee use. All three violations were corrected on site during the inspection.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
8Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Vaughans Country Store in Dade City: 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.

— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 8 violations· 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

3-302.11(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
Walk-in cooler: Trays of raw shell eggs stored directly above drinks. COS: Owner moved the trays of raw eggs to the appropriate location. x
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 storage area: Cleaning chemical Bona stored above drinks. COS: Person in charge moved the Chemical to appropriate location. 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 rugs. COS: Rugs were removed.
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

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.
Quarterly microbial ice analysis not conducted since April 2025, Establishment has 30 days to providedocumentation.
3-602.11(A) Food packaged onsite not labeled as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317. 3-602.11(A)
Retail area: ice bags in freeze cooler not labeled. COS: Owner labeled the items. x
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
Unisex restroom: Covered trash receptacle not provided.
6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14Repeat
Unisex Restroom:: Door is not self closing.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: PILARNIDA SPADACCINI, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: This Focused Inspection is being conducted offsite to ensure required and/or requested documentatio has been received from the food establishment. Ice/ water testing analysis received.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Vaughans Country Store in Dade City: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vaughans Country Store in Dade City last inspected?
Vaughans Country Store 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 Vaughans Country Store in Dade City had?
Vaughans Country Store in Dade City has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Vaughans Country Store in Dade City find?
Vaughans Country Store in Dade City was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 14, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Vaughans Country Store in Dade City had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Vaughans Country Store in Dade City has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Vaughans Country Store in Dade City?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Vaughans Country Store 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; 3-302.11(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; 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 P.

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