Express Mart in Deland

Last inspected:

1043 N Woodland Blvd, Deland, FL 32720
Overview

Express Mart in DeLand had two inspections on record between September 2023 and July 2025. A focused inspection on July 14, 2025 found no violations after the manager addressed concerns raised in a complaint. An earlier comprehensive inspection on September 13, 2023 cited 18 violations, including one priority violation for toxic materials stored improperly in the backroom — a container of maintenance dish detergent was placed on top of stacked canned beverages near the ice maker and was relocated during the inspection. Additional violations included the absence of a certified food manager, failure to ensure employees understood illness reporting responsibilities, missing handwashing signage, and no written procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrhea events. The facility corrected multiple violations on site during the 2023 inspection.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
18Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Express Mart in Deland: 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
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: ROBERT SMITH, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: The concerns listed in the complaint were discussed with the manager.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 18 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: CLYDE ZALESKI, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(A) Demonstration of knowledge not in compliance. At least one Priority violation observed during the inspection, the establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program, and the person in charge is unable to respond correctly to food safety questions relevant to the operation. 2-102.11(A), (B), (C)(1) and (4)-(16) PfPf
No certified food manager, a priority violation was observed, and the person in charge could not respond to relevant questions. o
4-602.11(E) Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment or utensils; or in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E)
Backroom-- Black residue buildup on the white diverter at lower bin of ice maker. COS-Cleaned during visit.
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 explain symptoms, prevention, or compliance with foodborne illness reporting responsibilities. Guidance material provided. o
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
No signed agreements or means to verify employees are informed of illness reporting responsibilities. Guidance material provided. o Print Date: 9/13/2023 Page 1 of 5 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: Backroom-- No signage for the restroom handwash sinks.
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
No written vomit and diarrhea response procedures. Guidance material provided.
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
Backroom-- Container of maintenance dish detergent is stored on top of stacked canned beverages near the ice maker. COS-- Detergent relocated. x
74 Retailer selling hemp extract intended for inhalation did not post a clear and conspicuous sign directly adjacent to the display of the product which states: "THE SALE OF HEMP EXTRACT INTENDED FOR INHALATION TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS PROHIBITED, PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR PURCHASE". 5K-4.034(8)(a), F.A.C.
Retail-- No age restriction signage at the hemp display case.
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
Retail/ Backroom-- No means to dry hands at the pickled food service counter and warewash room handwash sinks. No means to wash hands at the ice packaging handwash sink. COS-- Paper towel and soap 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
Backroom-- Canned beverages are stored in the ice packaging handwash sink. COS-- Basin cleared.
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 manager. Guidance material provided.

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
Retail-- Daylight shows through weather seal gaps between closed entrance doors.
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-- Packages are less than 6 inches above the floor at lower sections of the Lay's and jerky display racks.
4-904.11 Single-service or single-use articles handled, displayed or dispensed without protection from contamination of food- and lip-contact surfaces; single-service or single-use knives, forks or spoons not presented so that only the handles are touched by employees or consumers; or single-service or single-use articles that are intended for food- or lip-contact not furnished for consumer self-service with the original individual wrapper intact or from an approved dispenser. 4-904.11
Retail-- Unwrapped foam cups are stacked on the pickled food display countertop. Foam cups are stacked with the open end facing upward at the boiled peanut display.
4-302.13 Temperature measuring device not provided and readily accessible for frequently measuring washing and sanitizing temperatures in a manual warewashing operation, or irreversible registering temperature indicator not provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature in a hot water mechanical warewashing operation. 4-302.13 Pf
Backroom-- No thermometer or means to measure manual warewash temperatures.
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-- Dumpster lids remain open between use.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Backroom/ Retail-- Floor tiles are chipped and damaged near the ice maker and at multiple food display areas.
6-501.12 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
Backroom-- Black residue buildup on the fan guards and ceiling surfaces inside the walk-in cooler.
6-501.14 Intake or exhaust air ducts not cleaned or filters not changed and they are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, or other materials; or ventilation system vented to the outside creates a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge. 6-501.14
Backroom-- Dust buildup inside the restroom ceiling vent covers.

Express Mart in Deland: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Express Mart in Deland last inspected?
Express Mart in Deland was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on July 14, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Express Mart in Deland had?
Express Mart in Deland has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Express Mart in Deland find?
Express Mart in Deland was most recently inspected by FDACS on July 14, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Express Mart in Deland had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Express Mart in Deland has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Express Mart in Deland?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Express Mart in Deland are: 2-102.11(A): Demonstration of knowledge not in compliance. At least one Priority violation observed during the inspection, the establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program, and the person in charge is unable to respond correctly to food safety questions relevant to the operation. 2-102.11(A), (B), (C)(1) and (4)-(16) 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; 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.

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