Meat Market in Eustis

Last inspected:

2137 Orange Ste Ave a-b, Eustis, FL 32726
Overview

Meat Market in Eustis had one preoperational inspection on record dated December 3, 2025, during the permit application process. The inspection identified 9 violations, including priority foundation issues: chemicals stored improperly next to food equipment in the meat cutting area, missing backflow prevention on a warewashing sink hose, and no hot water at the employee restroom handwashing sink. The person in charge could not verify that employees had been informed of their responsibility to report foodborne illness symptoms, and did not correctly answer questions about disease transmission prevention. Two violations were corrected on site: chemicals were relocated away from the sausage clipper machine and knife sharpener, and hot water was activated at the restroom sink. The inspector provided employee health documentation to address the employee health policy gaps.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
9Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Meat Market in Eustis: 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
— Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements· 9 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: ALLISON LAURICELLA, 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. Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must meet all permitting requirements as specified in Rule 5K-4.020(2)(a)-(e), F.A.C. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted and must be accompanied by an invoice. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Failure to meet all permitting requirements 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 suspend food activities. 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. Food manager certification Information document provided. This visit is associated with request #5141349.

Risk-Based Violations

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
It could not be verified that employees are informed of their responsibility to report information regarding foodborne disease and symptoms. Food Employee Reporting Agreement handout was provided and reviewed.
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 did not correctly respond to all questions regarding foodborne disease. Employee Health Guide handout was provided and reviewed. o
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
Meat Cutting Area: Bottles of chemicals stored next to manual sausage clipper machine and tray holding knife sharpener. COS: Chemicals were relocated for proper separation. x
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
Rest Room: No hot water provided at handwashing sink in employee restroom near the back door. COS: Person in charge turned on the hot water using the valve underneath the sink.
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 protection manager certificate provided during inspection.

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
Back Storage Area: Daylight visible from bottom of exit door at back of building allowing for possible pest intrusion.
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: Sliding glass door to reach in freezer in center of establishment is in disrepair and is sealed with black tape.
4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Retail: Metal racks and shelves in the coolers and freezers have a build up of rust, dirt, and a black debris.
5-203.14 Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air gap or installation of an approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf
Warewashing Area: No backflow prevention device provided on threaded faucet with hose attached under warewashing sink.

Meat Market in Eustis: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Meat Market in Eustis last inspected?
Meat Market in Eustis was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 3, 2025. Inspection type: Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Meat Market in Eustis had?
Meat Market in Eustis has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Meat Market in Eustis find?
Meat Market in Eustis was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 3, 2025 (Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements).
Has Meat Market in Eustis had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Meat Market in Eustis has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Meat Market in Eustis?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Meat Market in Eustis are: 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; 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; 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.

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