Ray's Sunoco in Deland
Last inspected:
701 E New York Ave, Deland, FL 32724Part of: Sunoco Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Ray's Sunoco in DeLand has a recent history of permitting issues and infrastructure gaps. The facility was cited for operating without a valid food permit in February 2023, at which time inspectors documented 15 violations including the absence of an illness reporting policy, no vomit and diarrhea response procedures, and missing temperature and sanitizer test equipment. A follow-up inspection in May 2025 again cited the facility for operating without a valid food permit and noted that permit fees had not been paid; the inspector provided payment instructions and warned that operating without a valid permit constitutes a violation of Florida Statute 500.12(1)(a) and may result in administrative penalties. A focused inspection conducted in August 2025 to change the permit type from 122 to 123 found no violations and noted that additional sinks had been installed, suggesting partial infrastructure improvements.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Ray's Sunoco in Deland: FDACS Inspection History (3)
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.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Visit conducted to change permit type from 122 to 123. Additional sinks were installed.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 1 violation· Operating Without Permit
Comments: Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit
payment in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. Payment by check or money
order is also accepted, but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the
processing of your food permit application.
Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full will result
in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food
permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the
Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business.
The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food
safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit.
The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. The Food
Establishment shall remit payment of appropriate fee within 10 days. F.A.C.500.12(1)(a)F.S., 5K-4.020(4)(b)
Good Retail Practice Violations
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.Repeat
Food entity: The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application
for a food permit has been submitted. The Food Establishment shall remit payment of appropriate fee
within 10 days. F.A.C.500.12(1)(a)F.S., 5K-4.020(4)(b)
— 1 inspection
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit· 15 violations· Operating Without Permit
Comments: This food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. The Food Establishment shall begin the permitting process within
10 days. Food establishment can apply online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520 for
Risk-Based Violations
2-201.11(A)
The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to
the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms,
diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee
or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or
illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) PP
No signed agreements, written procedures, or means to verify an illness reporting policy is in
place. Guidance material provided.
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
No written vomit and diarrhea response procedures. Guidance material provided.
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
Backroom-- Various stock deliveries stacked on the floor block access to the warewash room
handwash sink.
o
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.
o
Print Date: 2/14/2023
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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 stem thermometer or means to assess internal food temperatures.
o
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 the lower sections of multiple food
displays.
o
4-501.14
Warewashing equipment; sinks, basins or other receptacles used for washing or rinsing
raw food or laundering wiping cloths; or drainboards or equipment used to substitute for drainboards not cleaned
before use, throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils
and ensure the equipment performs its intended function, and at least every 24 hours when used. 4-501.14
Backroom-- Various vendor deliveries are stacked in a manner restricting access to the warewash
sink.
o
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
Backroom-- No compatible test kit or means to determine sanitizer concentration.
o
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 stem thermometer or means to measure manual warewash temperatures.
o
5-501.11
Outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not constructed of
nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt or is not smooth, durable, and sloped to drain. 5-501.11
Outside-- Dumpster is stored on a grass surface.
o
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.
o
5-501.16(A)
Inside or outside storage room, area, enclosure or receptacles not of sufficient capacity to
hold refuse, recyclables, and returnables that accumulate. 5-501.16(A)
Outside-- Waste container at east side of parking lot is filled over capacity.
o
6-501.11
Premises not free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance
of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. 6-501.114
Backroom-- Unused equipment and various article are accumulating at the stockroom in a manner
restricting inspection access.
o
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 cover.
o
99
This food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. The Food Establishment
shall begin the permitting process within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520 for further
assistance.
Establishment is operating without a 2023 food permit.
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Ray's Sunoco in Deland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ray's Sunoco in Deland last inspected?
- Ray's Sunoco in Deland was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 19, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Ray's Sunoco in Deland had?
- Ray's Sunoco in Deland has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Ray's Sunoco in Deland find?
- Ray's Sunoco in Deland was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 19, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Ray's Sunoco in Deland had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Ray's Sunoco in Deland has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Ray's Sunoco in Deland?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Ray's Sunoco in Deland are: 2-201.11(A): The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) P; 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; 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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