The Rite Track in Deland

Last inspected:

899 S Spring Garden Ave, Deland, FL 32720
Overview

The Rite Track in DeLand had 4 FDACS inspections on record between February 2023 and May 2025. An August 2023 inspection documented 17 violations, including a priority violation for toxic materials stored over cleaned utensils in the backroom (containers of cleaners positioned on a shelf above the warewash sink drainboard; cleaners were relocated on site). The same inspection cited priority foundation violations for no certified food manager on staff, person in charge unable to answer food safety questions, lack of written employee illness reporting agreements, and absence of written vomit and diarrhea response procedures. Subsequent focused inspections in February 2023, October 2024, and May 2025 each resulted in zero violations. The most recent inspection on May 20, 2025 was conducted to address specific complaint concerns and found no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

4FDACS Insp.
17Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

The Rite Track in Deland: FDACS Inspection History (4)

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
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: JULIE HINKLEY

Comments: Visit conducted in response to Hurricane Milton follow-up.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections
— Met Inspection Requirements· 17 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 [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Copy of 2023 Senate Bill 1676 Department Notice, Employee Illness Reporting, and Vomit Clean-up guidance materials provided at time of visit

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 observed, and the person in charge could not respond to relevant questions. o
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
The person in charge could not explain compliance reporting responsibilities, exclusions, or restrictions. 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
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 available for review. 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-- Containers of various cleaners on a shelf are over cleaned utensils on the warewash sinn drainboard. COS-- Cleaners relocated. x
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-- The warewash/ ice packaging room handwash sink is not accessible. COS-Containers removed from the basin and a travel path to the sink was 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.

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-501.11 The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premises by eliminating harborage conditions. 6-501.111(D)
Outside-- Plastic shelf display racks are stacked against the wall, tall grass, and a decaying brush pile behind the building.
4-202.16 Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices or not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. 4-202.16
Backroom-- Stacked plastic milk crates are used for an ice packaging stand.
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
Backroom-- No covered waste container at the restroom.
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.
5-502.11 Refuse, recyclables, or returnables not removed from the premises at a frequency that will minimize the development of objectionable odors and other conditions that attract or harbor insects and rodents. 5-502.11
Retail-- A waste container below the microwave is filled over capacity.
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-- Overstock inventory, unused equipment, and various articles are stored in an unorganized manner restricting inspection access at the warewash room. Several floor tiles are chipped at multiple 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-- Debris on the floor surfaces at the ice maker and warewash sink. Black dust on the fan guards and surfaces over the display shelves inside the walk-in cooler.
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-- Raw unsealed wood is used for ceiling bracing inside the walk-in beer cooler.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Backroom-- Sections of the ceiling are damaged over the walk-in cooler display shelves and at the warewash room. Several floor tiles are chipped at multiple areas.
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-- The cover is missing and dust is accumulating inside the restroom ceiling vent.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: CLYDE ZALESKI, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: This Focused Inspection is being conducted offsite to ensure required and/or requested documentation has been received from the food establishment. A satisfactory lab analysis of store packaged ice has been provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

The Rite Track in Deland: Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Rite Track in Deland last inspected?
The Rite Track in Deland was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on May 20, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has The Rite Track in Deland had?
The Rite Track in Deland has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of The Rite Track in Deland find?
The Rite Track in Deland was most recently inspected by FDACS on May 20, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has The Rite Track in Deland had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, The Rite Track in Deland has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at The Rite Track in Deland?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at The Rite Track 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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