Fisherman Choice Bait and Tackle in Eastpoint
Last inspected:
330 Us Highway 98, Eastpoint, FL 32328Fisherman Choice Bait and Tackle in Eastpoint has experienced significant sanitation and equipment violations requiring multiple enforcement actions. On November 10, 2025, an inspection identified eight violations, including time-temperature control failures for retail ready-to-eat foods (breakfast sandwiches, burgers, and pizzas) found at 44–51°F in a reach-in cooler, exceeding safe holding time, and missing date marks on condensed milk and canned pumpkin. Two stop-sale orders were issued the same day for adulterated products; both were voluntarily destroyed by management and witnessed by the inspector. A stop-use order was simultaneously issued on the handwash sink, ice machine, and ice processing equipment due to unsanitary conditions and improper plumbing with inadequate backflow devices. Three additional stop-use orders issued on November 12 required further equipment cleaning, sanitization, and plumbing repairs, all of which were completed and released following a check-back inspection on November 12. Prior inspection records from April 2023 documented similar foundational compliance issues: missing approved food source documentation for honey, missing date marks on milk, an unidentified chemical in an unmarked spray bottle, and absence of hot water at the handwash sink in the ice processing area — all corrected on site at that inspection. The five inspections on record between April 2023 and November 2025 show zero ongoing violations after corrective actions were completed.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Fisherman Choice Bait and Tackle in Eastpoint: FDACS Inspection History (5)
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· 3 stop-sale orders· Focused Inspection
Comments: Check-Back release issued for Stop Use.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Protection From Contamination: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned
and sanitized.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Equipment was cleaned, sanitized, checked, and released.
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Physical Facilities: Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Equipment was obtained, repaired or replaced, checked, and released.
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Physical Facilities: Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Equipment was obtained, repaired or replaced, checked, and released.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 8 violations· 6 stop-sale orders· Met Requirements
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.
Stop Use Order issued on Handwash Sink, Ice Machine, and Processing of Ice Machine Room. Food establishment can visit
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or when
required documents have been obtained to request food safety inspector visit for written release of equipment. Failure to comply
with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action.
Documentation Provided: Guidance for the Cleanup of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events.
Risk-Based Violations
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)
Ice Machine Room: Buildup of debris on upper interior of right most ice machine. See
Supplement.
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
Retail Area: Various time/temperature regulated items for safety(sausage breakfast
sandwiches, croissant egg and cheese sandwiches, angus cheese burgers, and pepperoni pizzas) found
with internal temperatures ranging from 44-51 degrees F in retail reach-in cooler. Items were out of
temperature for more than four hours. COS. Items were voluntarily discarded. See Supplement.
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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
Ice Cream Line: Several items (condensed milk, canned pumpkin) not labeled with date
mark. COS. Items were date marked by end of inspection.
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Print Date: 11/10/2025
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Citation Description: Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent
contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating
the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in
an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles.
7-301.11 P
Observation: Retail Area: Various chemicals(rubbing alcohol and hydrogen peroxide) stored over food.
COS. Items were moved during inspection.
6-301.14
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
Ice Cream Line: No handwashing sign at handwash sink. Ice Machine Room: No
handwashing sign at handwash sink. COS. Handwashing signs printed and posted.
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
Ice Cream Line: Working containers of caramel, chocolate, condensed milk, and canned
pumpkin not labeled.
4-501.11
Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not
kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part
of can opener not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when
a container is opened. 4-501.11
Retail Area: Reach-in cooler unable to maintain time/temperature regulated foods to 41
degree F or below. Product in cooler found with internal temperatures of 44-51 degrees F. COS. Reach-in
Cooler was removed from premises during inspection. See Supplement.
5-205.15(B)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Ice Machine Room: Drain pipe of handwash sink was disconnected. See Supplement.
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
Exterior Area: Dumpster lid left open while not in use.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Protection From Contamination: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and
sanitized.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Protection From Contamination: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned
and sanitized.
Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when corrections have been made for request release of equipment,
contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected].
Print Date: 11/10/2025
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Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Physical Facilities: Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices.
Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when corrections have been made for request release of equipment,
contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected].
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Physical Facilities: Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices.
Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when corrections have been made for request release of equipment,
contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected].
Print Date: 11/10/2025
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Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact
surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Equipment AND/OR product was removed from service or sale.
— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Emergency Response Assessment – Hurricane Idalia
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: This Focused Inspection is being conducted offsite to ensure required requested documentation has been received from the food
establishment.
* Acceptable Ice Analysis Provided.
This check-back offsite inspection conducted to verify compliance of food safety citations observed during previous inspection. The
compliance issues that required a Check-Back have been resolved and this food establishment has Met Inspection Requirements.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements; Check-back Needed· 10 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: Provided the following updated information: Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. Guidance for a written
procedure procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Food Allergy Awareness.
Establishment has 30 days (05/25/23) to provide acceptable microbiological ice analysis for both total and fecal coliforms. Test
results can be emailed to the inspector at: [email protected] Failure to fulfill this requirement will result in a “Stop Use” on
all ice bagging operations and ice bagging equipment. A “Stop Sale” will be issued for all bagged ice for retail sale. These results are
required quarterly. Failure to fulfill these requirements may result in Administrative Action.
Risk-Based Violations
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
Ice cream area: No date mark observed on a one gallon milk. COS Milk was date mark
accordingly.
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7-102.11
Working container of poisonous or toxic materials taken from a bulk supply not clearly and
individually identified with the common name of the material. 7-102.11 PfPf
Ice cream ware wash area: Observed one plastic spray bottle of unknown chemical not clearly
mark or identified. COS Bottle was voluntary destroy by the person in charge.
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Print Date: 4/25/2023
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5-202.12(A)
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) PfPf
Ice processing area: No hot water provided to the hand wash sink. COS Hot water was provided
during the inspection.
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Ice cream retail area: 9 four ounces glass bottles of pure honey observed with out a label from an
approved source. COS Honey was removed from retail shelf.
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Good Retail Practice Violations
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Microbial analysis of finished product by an approved laboratory not obtained within the
required time period. 5K-4.023(8)(a) F.A.C.
No microbial ice test provided when the establishment packages ice for retail sales. See
comments.
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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 area: Observed a gap between the double entrance doors that could potentially be access
by rodents or insects. Bait room: Observed a large gap on the back door that could potentially be accessed by
rodents or insects.
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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: Tall Grass and unused plastic trays observed on the back right side of the building.
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4-903.11(C)
Single-service or single-use articles not kept in the original protective package or not
stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used. 4-903.11(C)
Retail drink counter: Coffee filters observed inside a drawer under the drink counter not protected
from miscellaneous sources of contamination. COS Coffee filter placed inside a zip lock bag.
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5-205.15(B)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Bait room: a water leak was observed on the water faucet and drain pipe of the hand wash sink.
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5-501.17
Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
5-501.17
Retail employees/ customers unisex restroom: No cover provided to the garbage can.
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INSPECTION: VENDED WATER/VENDED ICE
Violation
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Fisherman Choice Bait and Tackle in Eastpoint: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (9)
Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.
| Date | Order Type | Product | Brand/Lot | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Protection From Contamination: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized… | |
| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Physical Facilities: Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices. | |
| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Physical Facilities: Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices. | |
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Protection From Contamination: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized. | |
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures. | |
| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Protection From Contamination: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized… | |
| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Physical Facilities: Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices. Comments:… | |
| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Physical Facilities: Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices. Comments:… | |
| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanabl… |
Fisherman Choice Bait and Tackle in Eastpoint: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Fisherman Choice Bait and Tackle in Eastpoint last inspected?
- Fisherman Choice Bait and Tackle in Eastpoint was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on November 12, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Fisherman Choice Bait and Tackle in Eastpoint had?
- Fisherman Choice Bait and Tackle in Eastpoint has 5 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Fisherman Choice Bait and Tackle in Eastpoint find?
- Fisherman Choice Bait and Tackle in Eastpoint was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 12, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Fisherman Choice Bait and Tackle in Eastpoint had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, Fisherman Choice Bait and Tackle in Eastpoint has 9 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were released after correction.
- What are the most common violations at Fisherman Choice Bait and Tackle in Eastpoint?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Fisherman Choice Bait and Tackle in Eastpoint are: 5-205.15(B): Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B); 5-202.12(A): 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; 3-201.11(A): Food not obtained from sources that comply with law. 3-201.11(A) P.
- Does Fisherman Choice Bait and Tackle in Eastpoint have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Fisherman Choice Bait and Tackle in Eastpoint has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 5-205.15(B): Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B).
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