Dixie Market in Fort Lauderdale

Last inspected:

3944 Davie Blvd # 46, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Overview

Dixie Market is a convenience store in Fort Lauderdale that has been inspected twice since September 2024. The facility has received 22 total violations across these inspections, all at the priority foundation (Pf) level, with no priority violations or stop-sale orders issued.

The September 5, 2024 inspection found 15 violations and noted the establishment was operating without a valid food permit at that time. The violations centered on employee health and disease transmission procedures: the person in charge was unable to correctly respond to questions about foodborne disease prevention, food employees were not informed of their obligation to report illness or symptoms, and no written procedures existed for responding to vomit or diarrheal events. Additional violations included the absence of a chemical sanitizer test kit in the backroom and improper plumbing of the three-compartment sink directly to the sewage system. The January 16, 2026 inspection identified 7 violations, again focused on employee health procedures: gaps in communicating illness-reporting requirements to employees, failure to ensure person in charge could correctly respond to disease prevention questions, and the absence of written vomit and diarrhea cleanup procedures. Inspector notes from both inspections indicate guidance documents on employee health, norovirus cleanup, hemp and kratom rules, and food allergy awareness were provided to the establishment.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
22Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Dixie Market in Fort Lauderdale: FDACS Inspection History (2)

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 Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 7 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: STEVEN MENTOR, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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. Employee Health Guidance provided Employee Verification guidance provided Guidance document for the proper response to Vomit and Diarrheal events provided.

Risk-Based Violations

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 does not correctly respond to question related to employee health. Employee Health Guide provided Y o
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
Person in charge was unable to ensure that food employees were informed in a verifiable manner to report their illness and or symptoms relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. Guidance document provided
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
No written procedures for vomit and diarrhea cleanup available. Guidance document for the proper response to a Vomit or Diarrheal event provided
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 does not have a Certified Food Protection Manager on staff.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-904.11 Single-service or single-use articles handled, displayed or dispensed without protection from contamination of food- and lip-contact surfaces; single-service or single-use knives, forks or spoons not presented so that only the handles are touched by employees or consumers; or single-service or single-use articles that are intended for food- or lip-contact not furnished for consumer self-service with the original individual wrapper intact or from an approved dispenser. 4-904.11
Retail: Single use coffee stirrers stored in a Styrofoam cup on the counter next to the coffee machine not individuallywrapped or covered.
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
Backroom: Accumulation of dust on vent and slide trays in walk in cooler.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Retail: Ceiling tile missing above beer cooler
— 1 inspection
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 15 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: TARIQUL ISLAM, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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. Hemp Rule and Kratom handout provided. Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement, Certified food protection manager, Food allergy awareness, Norovirus clean up and disinfection guidance provided. Visit conducted to follow up on request 5117752. 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. 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

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
Person in charge was unable to ensure that food employees were informed in a verifiable manner to report their illness and or symptoms relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.
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 was unable to correctly respond to questions relate to food borne disease and symptoms that may cause food borne disease. Also, was unable to relate conditions of restriction and exclusion. o
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
Food employees were not informed of their responsibilities to report the person in charge information about their food borne disease and or symptoms that may cause food borne disease.
5-203.11 At least one handwashing sink, or number of handwashing sinks necessary for their convenient use by employees, not provided in food preparation, food dispensing or warewashing area, or for a toilet room. 5-203.11 PfPf
Backroom area: No hand wash sink installed adjacent to 3 compartment sink. Food establishment has given 30 days to install a hand wash sink with hot and cold running water under pressure. Failure to install hand wash sink in 30 days may result in administrative action.

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
Backroom area: Gap under and around backdoor.
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
Retail area: Cases of chips and sugar bags stored on floor.
4-202.16 Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices or not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. 4-202.16
Backroom area: Milk crates using as shelves in walk in cooler.
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
Backroom area: No chemical sanitizer solution strength measuring test kit available on premises during inspection.
4-301.13 Drainboards, utensil racks, or tables not large enough to accommodate all soiled and cleaned items that accumulate during hours of operation or not provided for necessary utensil holding before cleaning and after sanitizing. 4-301.13
Backroom area: One drain board installed at 3 compartment sink.
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Backroom area: Condensation leaks into metal pan from walk in cooler metal ceiling panel joints.
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 area: 3 compartment sink directly plumbed.
51 Door to toilet room opens directly into an area where food is exposed to airborne contamination. 5K-4.004(3)(d)
Backroom area: Restroom door opens directly into warewashing area. Food establishment shall not process any open foods. 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
Backroom area: Walk in cooler fanguards and ceiling dusty.
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: No age restriction sign posted for selling kratom products adjacent to the display. COS: Sign posted adjacent to kratom display by person in charge.
99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2), F.A.C. The food establishment shall complete the permitting process within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 for further assistance.
This food establishment was found to be operating prior to the initial inspection without a valid food permit. o INSPECTION: KRATOM Violation No.

Dixie Market in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dixie Market in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
Dixie Market in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 16, 2026. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Dixie Market in Fort Lauderdale had?
Dixie Market in Fort Lauderdale has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Dixie Market in Fort Lauderdale find?
Dixie Market in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 16, 2026 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Dixie Market in Fort Lauderdale had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Dixie Market in Fort Lauderdale has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Dixie Market in Fort Lauderdale?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Dixie Market in Fort Lauderdale are: 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; 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; 2-501.11: 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.
Does Dixie Market in Fort Lauderdale have any repeat violations?
Yes, Dixie Market in Fort Lauderdale has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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; 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; 2-501.11: 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.

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