Vw Winn Dixie in Eustis

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1955 N Highway 19, Eustis, FL 32726

Part of: Winn-Dixie Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

VW Winn Dixie 2335 in Eustis operates as a vended water facility and has completed 8 inspections since records began. On August 7, 2025, FDACS issued multiple stop-sale orders for labeling violations under FS 500 and FAC 5K-4, and simultaneously issued stop-sale and release orders for time/temperature control violations in cold-held and hot-held foods — products were voluntarily destroyed by management and witnessed by the inspector. The labeling stop-sale orders remain in effect as of the most recent inspection on December 8, 2025, pending corrections and written release from a food safety inspector. Facility management can request inspector release by contacting the FDACS Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or visiting https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. The most recent inspection on December 8, 2025 was a focused inspection with no violations and lab results provided.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

8FDACS Insp.
20Violations
10Stop-Sale Orders

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Vw Winn Dixie in Eustis: FDACS Inspection History (8)

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.

— 4 inspections
— 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.

— Focused Inspection - Check-back Needed· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: ALLISON LAURICELLA, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: BRIAN PAULIN

Comments: This Focused Inspection is being conducted offsite to document a verbal conversation to help assist the food establishment with compliance of recent food safety observations and continuing issues. The original Stop-Sale Order on 08/07/2025 for various THC beverages remains in effect. 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 product and/or equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: JOEL LLOYD

Comments: This visit is associate with request# 5137024. The concerns listed in the request were addressed with management. The stop sale orders placed in effect on 8/7/25 remain in effect.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements - Check Back Needed· 9 violations· 10 stop-sale orders· Met Requirements

Inspector: ALLISON LAURICELLA, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: BRIAN PAULIN

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 Sale Order issued for various THC beverages on 08/07/2025. 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 product. Failure to comply with the request for written release

Risk-Based Violations

3-501.14(B) Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature not cooled within 4 hours to 41°F or less. 3-501.14(B) PPRepeat
Retail: In store cut and packaged melons from one hour prior had an internal temperature of 55 degrees F in the retail produce cooler. COS: All melons that were cut today were moved to be rapidly cooled and inspector verified to 41 degrees F or below. Repeat COS Y x 19 P Citation Description: 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) P Observation: Retail: Bagged chicken sandwiches had an internal temperature of 113 degrees F inside the hot island case. COS: Chicken sandwiches were voluntarily discarded. See Stop Sale and Release. Y 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) PPRepeat
Retail: Various raw and ready to eat meats were found to be above 41 degrees F inside the bottom shelf of the functioning retail meat cooler. (Ham Shanks 46 degrees F. Ham Summer Spirals 45 degrees F. Salted Pork 44 degrees F. Chicken Breasts 48 degrees F. Chicken Wings 45 degrees F.) COS: Ready to eat hams were voluntarily discarded. See Stop Sale and Release. Raw Salted Pork and raw Chicken were relocated to be rapidly cooled. Y x Repeat COS
74 Retailer selling hemp or hemp extract intended for Human Consumption did not post a clear and conspicuous sign directly adjacent to the display of the product which states: "THE SALE OF HEMP OR HEMP EXTRACT INTENDED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS PROHIBITED. PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR PURCHASE.". 5K-4.034(8)(a), F.A.C.
Food establishment does not have a sign stating hemp products intended for human consumption is prohibited to persons under the age of 21. Establishment provided appropriate sign by inspector. o
75 The scannable barcode or quick response code as required in Section 581.217(7) (a)2., F.S., does not link directly to a webpage where the required certificate of analysis may be found in three or fewer steps. 5K-4.034(6)(k), F.A.C.
Retail: Various hemp drinks have a QR code that is not scannable. (CRESENT 9 THC SELTZER: RASPBERRY LIME, TROPICAL, GINGER LEMONADE, Sour Watermelon). Various hemp drinks do not have a certificate of analysis. (lolli CHERRY COLA, lolli GRAPE SODA, lolli ORANGE SODA). See Stop Sale Order. o
75 Hemp and hemp extract intended for human consumption does not declare the number of milligrams of each cannabinoid per serving and the serving size on the label. 5K-4.034(6)(c), F.A.C.
Retail: Various hemp drinks do not have a listed serving size on the retail sales floor. (lolli CHERRY COLA, lolli GRAPE SODA, lolli ORANGE SODA). See Stop Sale Order. o

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-501.15(B) Time/temperature control for safety food that is cooling is not loosely covered or uncovered to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food, or not arranged in equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls. 3-501.15(B)
Produce: Various melons are cut and packaged in plastic containers with lids and stacked on trays or placed in very full metal cambros and covered with plastic wrap in walk in cooler.
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
Receiving: Visible daylight through gaps at bottom of receiving door in back area when vertical door is closed.
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
Seafood: Standing water on floor and shelf under seafood steamer. Blue substance dripping down wall from pipe connecting to wall in walk in cooler. Meat: Ice build up on condenser in walk in freezer. Black dust like build up on cooling unit on meat room ceiling. Back Area: Ice build up on condenser in walk in ice cream freezer. Bakery: Ice build up on condenser hose in bakery freezer. Spider webs under retail bread display shelves. Dairy Cooler: Black build up on walls of dairy walk in cooler.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Meat: Condenser unit on ceiling in center of meat room is dripping water. Various broken tiles on meat room floor.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release of product by contacting the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected]. Print Date: 8/8/2025 Page 1 of 7

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STOP SALE ORDER

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release of product by contacting the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected].

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STOP SALE ORDER

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release of product by contacting the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected]. Print Date: 8/8/2025 Page 2 of 7

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STOP SALE ORDER

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release of product by contacting the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected].

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STOP SALE ORDER

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release of product by contacting the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected]. Print Date: 8/8/2025 Page 3 of 7

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STOP SALE ORDER

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release of product by contacting the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected].

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STOP SALE ORDER

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release of product by contacting the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected]. Print Date: 8/8/2025 Page 4 of 7

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STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.

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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.

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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 hot holding temperatures.

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Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
— 3 inspections
— 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.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SCOTT MINICH, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: BRIAN PAULIN

Comments: This focused inspection is in response to Request # 5113537. The issues described in the consumer complaint were addressed with the person in charge.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 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.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 11 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: CLYDE ZALESKI, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx . CHRISTINA VANZANT, MERCHANDISE MANAGER. CLYDE ZALESKI, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Risk-Based Violations

3-501.14(B) Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature not cooled within 4 hours to 41°F or less. 3-501.14(B) PP
Deli-- Internal temperatures of sandwiches and various other temperature controlled indicates 44 degrees F inside a donation box, stored by the walk-in cooler door more than 4 hours ago. COS-- Affected food voluntarily discarded. Chicken salad prepared one hour ago indicated 48 degrees F at a pan inside the service case. COS-- Salad removed, rapidly cooled to less than 41 degrees F, then returned to the service case. 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
Deli-- Internal temperature of cooked garlic parmesan chicken wings indicates 125 degrees F at a pan displayed inside a functioning hot case 1 hour ago. COS-- Wings reheated to greater than 165 degrees F then returned to display. 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
Deli-- Core temperatures of cooked lunchmeats indicate 42 and 43 degrees F, stored overnight near a door opened this morning that remained unclosed , inside a functioning walk-in cooler. COS-- Affected product was relocated, rapidly cooled, then stored under proper refrigeration. . x Print Date: 5/9/2023 Page 1 of 3
6-301.13 Sink used for food preparation or utensil washing, or a service sink or curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water or similar wastes provided with handwashing aids or devices required for a handwashing sink. 6-301.13
Deli-- The handwash sink soap dispenser is over a splash marked warewash sink sanitize drainboard. o

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-501.15(A) Cooling of time/temperature control for safety food not accomplished by effective methods based on the type of food being cooled. 3-501.15(A) Pf
Deli-- Various temperature controlled food placed near an unclosed walk-in cooler door failed to cool to 41 degrees F or less within 4 hours. o
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-- Daylight shows through gaps in the weather seal at the edge of a closed entrance door. o
6-501.11 Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf
Deli-- 3 live apparent houseflies near the processing room slicers. o
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
Meat-- Water pools inside chipped tiles at the processing room. Ice buildup on surfaces inside the walk-in freezer. Deli-- Black dust on the processing room ceiling light panels. o
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Produce-- The outer surface is damaged at the walk-in cooler door. Meat-- A detached section of ceiling seam sealant is suspended over the grinder. o
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
Deli-- hardened grease and droplets on the hood system suppression lines over the fryers. COS-Cleaned during visit. x
99 The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.
The 2023 food permit is not displayed. COS-- Permit printed and posted during visit. x

Vw Winn Dixie in Eustis: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (10)

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.

FDACS stop-sale and stop-use orders for Vw Winn Dixie 2335 in Eustis
DateOrder TypeProductBrand/LotReason
STOP SALE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safe…
STOP SALE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safe…
STOP SALE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safe…
STOP SALE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safe…
STOP SALE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safe…
STOP SALE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safe…
STOP SALE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safe…
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 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 SALE ORDER AND RELEASE Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper hot holding temperatures.

Vw Winn Dixie in Eustis: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vw Winn Dixie in Eustis last inspected?
Vw Winn Dixie 2335 in Eustis was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 8, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Vw Winn Dixie in Eustis had?
Vw Winn Dixie 2335 in Eustis has 8 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Vw Winn Dixie in Eustis find?
Vw Winn Dixie 2335 in Eustis was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 8, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Vw Winn Dixie in Eustis had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
Yes, Vw Winn Dixie 2335 in Eustis has 10 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.
What are the most common violations at Vw Winn Dixie in Eustis?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Vw Winn Dixie 2335 in Eustis are: 3-501.14(B): Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature not cooled within 4 hours to 41°F or less. 3-501.14(B) P; 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; 6-501.11: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11.
Does Vw Winn Dixie in Eustis have any repeat violations?
Yes, Vw Winn Dixie 2335 in Eustis has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 3-501.14(B): Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature not cooled within 4 hours to 41°F or less. 3-501.14(B) P; 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; 6-501.11: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11.

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