Perrine's Produce in Dixie Fwy New Smyrna Beach

Last inspected:

720 S, Dixie Fwy New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
Overview

Perrine's Produce in New Smyrna Beach is a grocery store operating without a valid food permit as of June 11, 2025. During a sanitation inspection to assess permit application compliance, an inspector cited 14 violations including priority hazards: raw smoked turkey products stored over fully cooked ham steaks (manager relocated the ham steaks during inspection), bagged salads held at 44°F instead of the required 41°F or below (manager moved them to the walk-in cooler), a sanitizer bucket stored on a food processing table (manager relocated it), and first aid supplies stored in a location that could contaminate food. Priority foundation violations included dried food debris inside a meat grinder (washed during inspection) and improper date marking on sliced ham. The facility had submitted a permit application and was advised to remit payment within 10 days to complete the licensing process. Multiple violations were corrected on site during the inspection.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
14Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Perrine's Produce in Dixie Fwy New Smyrna 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· 14 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: ROBERT SMITH, 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. 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) 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. 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.

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
Meat: Raw smoked turkey products stored over Fully cooked ham steaks. Cos- manager had the ham steaks relocated. x
4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf
Meat: Dried food debris along the inside of the meat grinder. Cos- Manager had the grinder washed.
3-501.16(A)(2) Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) PP
Produce: Bagged salads found to be at 44 degree f. Cos- Manager had the bagged salads moved to walk in cooler to be cooled back to 41 degrees f. or below. x
3-501.17(B) Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day the original container is opened onsite not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(B) PfPf
Deli: Ham for slicing was opened on 6/10 was dated with discard date of 6/18. CosManager had the correct date applied. x
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
Deli: Sanitizer bucket stored on food processing table. Cos- Manager had the sanitizer bucket relocated. x Print Date: 6/11/2025 Page 1 of 3 26 P x Citation Description: First aid supplies for employees' use not stored in a kit or container that is located to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service and single-use articles. 7-208.11(B) P Observation: Deli: First aid supplies were stored over single use items. Cos- manager had the first aid kit relocated.

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: Daylight shining under back emergency door.
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: Vegetation growing up along side 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
Food entity: Milk crates used throughout the building for shelving.
4-402.12 Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable not sealed to the floor or elevated on legs that provide at least a 6-inch clearance between the floor and the equipment; or counter-mounted equipment that is not easily moveable not elevated on legs that provide at least a 4-inch clearance between the table and the equipment. 4-402.12
Produce/meat/deli: Three compartment sinks and hand wash sinks not sealed to the wall.
5-501.11 Drains in receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables do not have drain plugs in place. 5-501.114
Outside: No drain plug in the dumpster.
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 stored on grass surface.
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: Lids on the dumpster left open.
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: Ice build up in the walk in freezer.
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.
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) o Print Date: 6/11/2025 Page 2 of 3

Perrine's Produce in Dixie Fwy New Smyrna Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Perrine's Produce in Dixie Fwy New Smyrna Beach last inspected?
Perrine's Produce in Dixie Fwy New Smyrna Beach was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on June 11, 2025. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
How many inspections has Perrine's Produce in Dixie Fwy New Smyrna Beach had?
Perrine's Produce in Dixie Fwy New Smyrna Beach has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Perrine's Produce in Dixie Fwy New Smyrna Beach find?
Perrine's Produce in Dixie Fwy New Smyrna Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on June 11, 2025 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
Has Perrine's Produce in Dixie Fwy New Smyrna Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Perrine's Produce in Dixie Fwy New Smyrna Beach has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Perrine's Produce in Dixie Fwy New Smyrna Beach?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Perrine's Produce in Dixie Fwy New Smyrna Beach are: 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; 4-601.11(A): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) Pf; 3-501.16(A)(2): Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) P.

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