La Gorda's Fruit Stand LLC in Fort Meade
306 N Charleston Ave, Fort Meade, FL 33841
La Gorda's Fruit Stand LLC in Fort Meade, FL has 4 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 15 violations.
Last inspected FDACS: September 12, 2025
La Gorda's Fruit Stand LLC in Fort Meade: FDACS Inspection History (4)
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· 5 violations· 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.
Risk-Based Violations
3-302.11(A)(1)
Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from
ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and
vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP
Retail area- packages of raw Mexican sausages and raw shelled eggs stored over ready to
eat tortillas in the cooler unit. COS- person in charge moved the raw sausages and eggs to be stored on the
bottom shelf away from ready to eat food.
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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
The food establishment does not have a written vomit or diarrhea event clean up procedure
available. A guidance handout was given to the food establishment's management to help them write up
step by step procedures for vomit and/or diarrhea event clean up.
7-301.11
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
PP
Retail area- packages of single use cups stored with and below various cleaning chemicals
on the display shelves. COS- person in charge moved all the chemicals to be stored on display shelves
down below the single use cups.
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Print Date: 9/13/2025
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Citation Description: 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.
Observation: No certified food protection manager certificate available for inspector review.
3-201.11(C)
Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR
101, 9 CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381. 3-201.11(C) PfPf
Retail area- packages of various Mexican cookies are not labeled from the manufacturer.
COS- person in charge removed them from the display shelf and placed them behind the cashier counter to
be handed over the counter until labels could be obtained from the manufacturer in order to place them
back out in the retail display area.
Good Retail Practice Violations
6-501.11
Dressing rooms not used by employees who regularly change their clothes in the
establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not used for the orderly storage of employee clothing or
other possessions. 6-501.110Repeat
Outside area- personal food and articles stored with wholesome food/drinks in the storage
building and not segregated and in designated area for personal articles and food.
— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: This is a check back for an extension approved on a 30 day notice given to the food entity that is now due to have hot water
available at the hand wash sink in the restroom. I visited the store and checked the hand wash sink in the restroom and they now
have hot water plumbed to the hand wash sink, a hot water heater unit was installed in the restroom. No further action needed.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection - Check-back Needed· 1 violation· Re-Inspection Required
Comments: This is a check back for a 30 days notice to have hot water available at the hand wash sink in the restroom. I checked the sink and
they do not have hot water available, person in charge stated that the landlord was unavailable in Texas and due to
miscommunication, the hot water unit has not been installed yet at the sink. Supervisor was consulted and food entity was granted a
week extension to have hot water available at the hand wash sink in the restroom. Adminstrative action will be taken if food entity is
not in compliance within time extension that has been granted. Please call our business center at 850-245-5520 to request check
back or inspector consultation.
Risk-Based Violations
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
Back area- no hot water available at the hand wash sink in the restroom. See comments at the
end of the inspection report.
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— Met Inspection Requirements; Check-back Needed· 9 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: 30 days notice given to food establishment to have hot water available at the hand wash sink in the restroom. Food establishment
may call our business center at 850-245-5520 to request to have inspector check back prior to the 30 days given for compliance
check.
Failure to provide hot water in 30 days may result in Administrative Action.
Risk-Based Violations
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
The food establishment does not have a written vomit or diarrhea event clean up procedure
available. A guidance handout was given to the food establishment's management to help them write up step by
step procedures for vomit and/or diarrhea event clean up.
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Print Date: 4/20/2023
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Citation Description: 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 P
Observation: Outside area- cleaning chemicals stored on storage shelf above cases of sodas in the storage
building out back. COS- employee moved the chemicals down to the floor in the building.
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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
Back area- no hot water available at the hand wash sink in the restroom. 30 days notice given to
food establishment to have hot water available at the hand wash sink in the restroom. See comments at the end
of the inspection report.
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6-301.11
Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand
cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided
with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a
heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity,
pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
Back area- no paper towels provided in the restroom.
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3-201.11(C)
Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101, 9
CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381. 3-201.11(C) PfPf
Retail area- packages of cooking grease on the retail display and flats of raw shelled eggs are not
labeled from source. COS- person in charge removed the eggs and cooking grease from retail sale and placed
them in her car to take home for family use.
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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 available for inspector review.
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Good Retail Practice Violations
5-501.17
Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
5-501.17
Back area- no covered waste receptacle provided in the restroom.
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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 area- garbage dumpster is on the ground and not on concrete or asphalt type surface.
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6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Back area- wall damaged behind the toilet in the restroom.
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6-501.11
Dressing rooms not used by employees who regularly change their clothes in the
establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not used for the orderly storage of employee clothing or other
possessions. 6-501.110
Retail and outside areas- personal food stored on same display shelf in the cooler with wholesome
retail food and personal equipment stored with retail food and prepackaged single use articles in the storage
building in the back and not stored in separate and designated area for personal food and articles. COSpersonal food was removed from the retail display cooler by person in charge.
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La Gorda's Fruit Stand LLC in Fort Meade: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Gorda's Fruit Stand LLC in Fort Meade last inspected?
- La Gorda's Fruit Stand LLC in Fort Meade was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 12, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has La Gorda's Fruit Stand LLC in Fort Meade had?
- La Gorda's Fruit Stand LLC in Fort Meade has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of La Gorda's Fruit Stand LLC in Fort Meade find?
- La Gorda's Fruit Stand LLC in Fort Meade was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 12, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
- Has La Gorda's Fruit Stand LLC in Fort Meade had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, La Gorda's Fruit Stand LLC in Fort Meade has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at La Gorda's Fruit Stand LLC in Fort Meade?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at La Gorda's Fruit Stand LLC in Fort Meade are: 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; 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf; 3-201.11(C): Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101, 9 CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381. 3-201.11(C) Pf.
- Does La Gorda's Fruit Stand LLC in Fort Meade have any repeat violations?
- Yes, La Gorda's Fruit Stand LLC in Fort Meade has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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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