How many inspections has Vw Center Food Mart in Dundee had?

Vw Center Food Mart in Dundee has 6 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Vw Center Food Mart in Dundee find?

Vw Center Food Mart in Dundee was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 6, 2026 (Focused Inspection).

Has Vw Center Food Mart in Dundee had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Vw Center Food Mart in Dundee has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Vw Center Food Mart in Dundee

Name: Vw Center Food Mart in Dundee Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: January 6, 2026

301 Center St, Dundee, FL 33838

Polk County · Vended Water · FDACS
Owner: Ds Services
FDACS Estab #: 388877

Overview

Vw Center Food Mart, a vended water facility in Dundee, had 6 inspections on record between March 2023 and January 2026. The facility's compliance history shows significant improvement following an initial inspection in March 2023 that documented 23 violations across temperature control, cross-contamination, and sanitization. The violations included hot-held pork tamales measured at 104°F and chicken tamales at 89°F (minimum required 135°F), Cajun boiled peanuts at 94°F after two hours of reheating, raw shell eggs stored at ambient temperature of 71°F instead of refrigeration, and raw shell eggs stored directly above ready-to-eat croissants in the walk-in cooler. Management voluntarily discarded non-compliant food items during the inspection. A follow-up inspection on March 21, 2023 found 4 violations during a check-back to verify compliance, including continued raw egg storage above ready-to-eat foods in the deli cooler (corrected on site), missing written procedures for vomit and diarrhea event cleanup, and improper plumbing connection on the three-compartment sink's waste drainage without an air gap to the septic system. Subsequent inspections on January 17, 2024, October 23, 2024 (conducted in response to Hurricane Milton), and January 6, 2026 documented zero violations, with the facility meeting all inspection requirements.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

6FDACS Insp.

27Violations

Last inspected FDACS: January 6, 2026

Vw Center Food Mart in Dundee: FDACS Inspection History (6)

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.

2026 — 1 inspection

Jan 6, 2026 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2024 — 2 inspections

Oct 23, 2024 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: WENDY LONGO, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Visit conducted in response to Hurricane Milton

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Jan 17, 2024 — Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2023 — 3 inspections

Oct 13, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: NIKKI VAUGHN, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Visited establishment per request #5102403. 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. Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the memo section of the check or money order. 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.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Mar 21, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: This check-back inspection conducted to verify compliance of food safety citations observed during previous inspection.

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

Food service area- flat of raw shelled eggs stored on deli cooler shelf above various ready to eat food. COS- person in charge moved the flat of raw eggs to the walk in cooler and stored them on bottom shelf where there was cases of raw shelled eggs. 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

The food establishment does not have a written vomit or diarrhea event clean up procedure available. A guidance handout was given to the food establishment's management to help them write up step by step procedures for vomit and/or diarrhea event clean up. o Print Date: 3/21/2023 Page 1 of 3

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-302.12 Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12

Back area- bulk containers of flour and mixed spices on table in the back storage room are not labeled. COS- person in charge labeled the bulk flour and mixed spices food containers. x

5-402.11 Direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. 5-402.11 Pf

Back area- 3 compartment sink's waste drainage plumbing is not indirectly connected to the septic system, no air gap installed in the plumbing. o

Mar 6, 2023 — Re-Inspection Required· 23 violations· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: GUISELLA URIBE, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: A copy of employee health guide, reporting responsibilities, guidance for written procedures for the clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events document provided. Re-inspection visit required issued for food establishment. A re-inspection will be conducted on or about 14 days.

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(4) Food not protected from cross contamination by storage in packages, covered containers or wrappings. 3-302.11(A)(4)

Storage Room- Uncovered biscuits and hash browns stored inside the reach-in freezer. o

Backroom- Raw shell eggs found stored over croissant on shelf inside the walk-in cooler. COS, eggs were moved to an appropriate location. x

4-702.11 Utensil or food-contact surface of equipment not sanitized before use after cleaning. 4-702.11 PP

Backroom- Containers and utensils were not sanitized after washing and rinsing at the ware wash sink. COS, all items were sanitize. x

3-403.11(C)-(D) Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that has been commercially processed and packaged in a food processing plant not heated to at least 135°F within 2 hours when being reheated for hot holding. 3-403.11(C)-(D) PP

Retail- Cajun boiled peanuts placed in a crock pot measured 94*F after 2 hours of reheating. COS, peanuts were voluntarily discarded by management during inspection. x

3-501.16(A)(1) Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) PP

Food Service- Food items measured out of temperature at the hot holding unit: pork tamales 104*F; chicken tamales 89*F. Retail- Food items measured out of temperature displayed at the retail hot holding unit: steak sandwich 120*F; ham and cheese sandwich 109*F. COS, all food items were voluntarily discarded by management during inspection. x

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 did not respond correctly to questions regarding food borne illnesses, their symptoms and reporting responsibilities. A copy of employee health guide and reporting agreement provided. o

3-501.16(B) Eggs that have not been treated to destroy all viable Salmonellae not stored in refrigerated equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or less. 3-501.16(B) PP

Food Service- Raw shell eggs were found stored at an ambient temperature of 71*F. COS, eggs were placed under proper refrigeration during inspection. x

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

Backroom- Whipped butter stored over preparation table measured 71*F. COS, food item was voluntarily discarded by management. x

3-501.17(A) Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held for more than 24 hours not clearly marked 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 of preparation not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(A) PfPf

Backroom- No date mark available for green tomato sauce stored inside the walk-in cooler. COS, date marking was placed on all food items. Food Service- No date mark available for cooked beef stored inside small cold holding unit. COS, date marking was placed on all food items. x

Food establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event involving the discharge of vomitus/diarrhea. Guidance for written procedures for the clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events document provided. o

7-208.11(B) 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) PP

Backroom- First aid kit found store on top shelf next to walk-in cooler above coffee. COS, item was moved to an appropriate location during inspection. x Print Date: 3/6/2023 Page 2 of 5

2-301.14 Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet room; after caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; or after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. 2-301.14 PP

Food Service- Food employees did not wash hands between entering and exiting the food preparation area and prior to donning gloves. COS, after proper hand washing procedures were discussed with management, employee washed her hands and donned on new gloves during inspection. 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

Food Service- Green scouring pads found in hand sink located next to griddle. o Print Date: 3/6/2023 Page 1 of 5 8 Pf Citation Description: Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least 100°F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. 5-202.12(A) Pf Observation: Food Service- No hot water available at the hand sink used by the food employees. COS, hot water was fixed and verified at the hand sink during the inspection. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

Backroom- Unlabeled container of sugar found next to preparation table. Storage RoomUnlabeled container of flour found by reach-in freezer. 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

Backroom- Boxes of raw chicken were found stored on the floor inside the walk-in cooler. o

2-402.11 Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11

Food Service- Food employees were not wearing hair restraints while engaged in open food processing. o

4-903.11(A) Cleaned equipment or utensils, or laundered linens not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. Clean equipment or utensils not stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying, or not covered or inverted. 4-903.11(A) and (B)

Backroom- Clean pot and trays found stored on top of bag-in-box syrup. o

4-501.12 Surfaces that are subject to scratching or scoring not resurfaced or discarded when they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. 4-501.12

Backroom- Scored cutting boards found at the ware wash sink. COS, cutting boards were voluntarily discarded by management during inspection. x

4-601.11(B) Food-contact surface of cooking equipment or pan is encrusted with grease deposits or other soil accumulation. 4-601.11(B)

Backroom- Grease deposits accumulated on the exterior of trays found stored on shelf by ware wash sink. o

5-402.11 Direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. 5-402.11 Pf

Backroom- Direct connection exists between the sewage system and the drain line of the ware wash sink. o

6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14

Backroom- Employees unisex restroom door not self-closing. 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

Outdoors- Dumpster found placed on dirt/grass. o

6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11

Food Service, Backroom, Retail- Water stained ceiling tiles observed throughout all areas. o

Vw Center Food Mart in Dundee: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vw Center Food Mart in Dundee last inspected?: Vw Center Food Mart in Dundee was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 6, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Vw Center Food Mart in Dundee had?: Vw Center Food Mart in Dundee has 6 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Vw Center Food Mart in Dundee find?: Vw Center Food Mart in Dundee was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 6, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Vw Center Food Mart in Dundee had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Vw Center Food Mart in Dundee has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Vw Center Food Mart in Dundee?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Vw Center Food Mart in Dundee 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; 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; 3-302.12: Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12.
Does Vw Center Food Mart in Dundee have any repeat violations?: Yes, Vw Center Food Mart in Dundee has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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; 3-302.12: Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12.