Walgreens # in Defuniak Springs

Last inspected:

1103 Us Highway 331 S, Defuniak Springs, FL 32435

Part of: Walgreens Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Walgreens #9914 in Defuniak Springs is a minor outlet with perishables that has had 2 inspections on record between June 2023 and July 2025. The most recent inspection on July 29, 2025 documented 6 violations, including two priority-level findings: raw bacon stored in contact with ready-to-eat hot dogs at the deli counter, and lollipops displayed in contact with batteries at the checkout. Both violations were corrected on site by the shift leader during the inspection. A third violation cited the lack of written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events; the inspector provided guidance materials. An earlier inspection on June 8, 2023 found the establishment lacking a probe thermometer for monitoring perishable food temperatures. The July 2025 inspection was completed with citations requiring correction.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
7Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Walgreens # in Defuniak Springs: 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· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARIO LOPEZ, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

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.

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: Packages of raw bacon in contact with packages of hot dogs. COS - Shift leader placed barrier between the bacon and hot dogs. 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 PfPf
Unable to verify presence of written procedures for the clean up of vomit and diarrhea. Handout Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events provided.
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 PP
Retail: Lollipops in contact with batteries at checkout display. COS - Lollipops removed by shift leader. x
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.
Could not verify if establishment has Certified Food Protection Manager. Handout Food Manager Certification Information provided.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Storage: Debris visible on base under bins of food in storage room.
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: Doors on sides of dumpster not kept closed.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARIO LOPEZ, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

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.

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
Food establishment does not have a probe thermometer for perishable foods.

Walgreens # in Defuniak Springs: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Walgreens # in Defuniak Springs last inspected?
Walgreens # 9914 in Defuniak Springs was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on July 29, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Walgreens # in Defuniak Springs had?
Walgreens # 9914 in Defuniak Springs has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Walgreens # in Defuniak Springs find?
Walgreens # 9914 in Defuniak Springs was most recently inspected by FDACS on July 29, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Walgreens # in Defuniak Springs had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Walgreens # 9914 in Defuniak Springs has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Walgreens # in Defuniak Springs?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Walgreens # 9914 in Defuniak Springs are: 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; 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; 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 Pf.

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