Freedy's Market in Deerfield Beach

Last inspected:

286 Sw 1st Terrace Ste 108, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Overview

Freedy's Market in Deerfield Beach had one inspection on record as of March 17, 2026, when the facility was operating without a valid food permit. The inspection identified 12 violations, primarily in food employee health and sanitation procedures. The person in charge was unable to verify that food employees were informed of requirements to report illness and symptoms transmissible through food, and lacked written procedures for cleaning up vomiting and diarrheal incidents. A handwashing sink in the backroom was obstructed by plastic buckets and a cooler, which the person in charge removed during the inspection. All violations were corrected on site.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
12Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Freedy's Market in Deerfield Beach: FDACS Inspection History (1)

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
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 12 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: TARIQUL ISLAM, SENIOR 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].

Risk-Based Violations

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 was unable to ensure that food employees were informed in a verifiable manner to report their illness and or symptoms relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.
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 was unable to correctly respond to questions relating to food borne disease and symptoms that may cause food borne disease. Also, person in charge was unable to relate to conditions of restriction and exclusion. o
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
Food entity does not have any written procedures to address clean up procedures for accidental vomiting and diarrheal incidents.
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
Backroom area: Several plastic buckets and a portable cooler stored in front of hand wash sink adjacent to 3 compartment sink. COS: All articles were removed by person in charge.
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.
No certified food protection manager.

Good Retail Practice Violations

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
Backroom area: Gap under and around backdoor frame.
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
Backroom area: One drain board installed at 3 compartment sink.
6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14
Backroom area: No self closers installed on restroom doors.
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
Backroom area: No covered trash can provided in unisex restroom.
6-101.11 Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use are not smooth, durable, or easily cleanable for areas where food operations are conducted; or are absorbent for areas subject to moisture, or flushing or spray cleaning methods. Carpet for carpeted areas is not closely woven and easily cleanable. Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings not designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. 6-101.11 and 6-201.11
Backroom area: Several floor tiles in the warewashing area were chipped or missing.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Backroom area: Several stained ceiling tiles.
99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2), F.A.C. The food establishment shall complete the permitting process within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 for further assistance.
This food establishment was found to be operating prior to the initial inspection without a valid food permit. o

Freedy's Market in Deerfield Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Freedy's Market in Deerfield Beach last inspected?
Freedy's Market in Deerfield Beach was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 17, 2026. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
How many inspections has Freedy's Market in Deerfield Beach had?
Freedy's Market in Deerfield Beach has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Freedy's Market in Deerfield Beach find?
Freedy's Market in Deerfield Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 17, 2026 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
Has Freedy's Market in Deerfield Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Freedy's Market in Deerfield Beach has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Freedy's Market in Deerfield Beach?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Freedy's Market in Deerfield Beach 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; 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; 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.

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