Discount Food Mart & 99 Cent Food Store in Fanning Springs

Last inspected:

7680 N Us 19, Fanning Springs, FL 32693
Overview

Discount Food Mart & 99 Cent Food Store in Fanning Springs was found operating without a valid food permit during an inspection on May 13, 2025, with 14 violations documented. The establishment failed to demonstrate employee health reporting responsibilities in a verifiable manner, could not correctly answer questions about preventing foodborne illness transmission, lacked written procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrhea events, and did not have sanitizer test strips available. The facility was provided with employee health guidelines, certified food protection manager guidance, and vomiting and diarrheal disease guidance materials. The establishment must renew its food permit through the FDACS Food Permit portal (foodpermit.fdacs.gov) or by contacting the Business Center at 850-245-5520.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
14Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Discount Food Mart & 99 Cent Food Store in Fanning Springs: 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: KENNETH DAVIDSON, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

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. This food establishment was found to be operating with an expired food permit. To renew a food permit, visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520. 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. Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. Certified Food Protection Manager and Vomiting and Diarrheal Guidance provided.

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
Food establishment could not provide employee health reporting responsibilities in a verifiable manner.
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 incorrectly responded to questions relating to their employee health policy. Y o Print Date: 5/13/2025 Page 1 of 3 24 Pf Citation Description: 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 Observation: Food establishment could not provide a written procedure for responding to the cleanup of a vomiting and diarrheal event.
74 Retailer selling hemp extract intended for inhalation did not post a clear and conspicuous sign directly adjacent to the display of the product which states: "THE SALE OF HEMP EXTRACT INTENDED FOR INHALATION TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS PROHIBITED, PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR PURCHASE". 5K-4.034(8)(a), F.A.C.Repeat
Retail Area - Food establishment does not have the required departmental proof of age signage for inhalable hemp extract. COS - Inhalable hemp extract signage was provided and posted before completion of the inspection.
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.Repeat
Food establishment could not provide a current certified food protection manager certificate.

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
Retail Area - Double front doors are not tight fitting.
4-903.11(A) Single-service or single-use articles 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. 4-903.11(A)
Back Room Area - Boxes of single use cups stored directly on the floor.
4-302.14 Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf
Food establishment could not provide sanitizer test strips during the inspection.
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
Back Room Area - Employee and customer restrooms do not contain self-closing door mechanisms.
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 Grounds - Dumpster is missing drain plug.
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 Grounds - Dumpster located directly on grass.
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
Back Room Area - Observed heavy dust buildup on refrigeration unit fans in walk in cooler.
6-501.11 Premises not free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. 6-501.114
Back Room Area - Unused equipment, clothing, electronics and old display/shelving items stored throughout back storage areas that do not pertain to the operation of business.
83 Retailer selling kratom products for human consumption did not post a clear and conspicuous sign directly adjacent to the display of the products which states: "THE SALE OF KRATOM TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS PROHIBITED, PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR PURCHASE". 5K-4.030(4)(a), F.A.C.Repeat
Retail Area - Food establishment does not have the required departmental proof of age signage for the retail sale of kratom. COS - Kratom proof of age verbage was provided and sign was created and posted before completion of the inspection.
99 Expired Permit - The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12(1)(a), F.S., 5K-4.020(5), F.A.C.
Food establishment's 2025 Annual Food Permit is not displayed and available to the inspector. Y o o INSPECTION: KRATOM Violation No.

Discount Food Mart & 99 Cent Food Store in Fanning Springs: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Discount Food Mart & 99 Cent Food Store in Fanning Springs last inspected?
Discount Food Mart & 99 Cent Food Store in Fanning Springs was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on May 13, 2025. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
How many inspections has Discount Food Mart & 99 Cent Food Store in Fanning Springs had?
Discount Food Mart & 99 Cent Food Store in Fanning Springs has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Discount Food Mart & 99 Cent Food Store in Fanning Springs find?
Discount Food Mart & 99 Cent Food Store in Fanning Springs was most recently inspected by FDACS on May 13, 2025 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
Has Discount Food Mart & 99 Cent Food Store in Fanning Springs had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Discount Food Mart & 99 Cent Food Store in Fanning Springs has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Discount Food Mart & 99 Cent Food Store in Fanning Springs?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Discount Food Mart & 99 Cent Food Store in Fanning Springs 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; 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.

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