Vw Val-u-king in Fort Meade
Last inspected:
201 S Charleston Ave, Fort Meade, FL 33841VW Val-U-King, a vended water operation in Fort Meade, had 11 inspections on record between January 2024 and January 2026. The facility received five stop-use orders on November 25, 2024, for violations involving raw animal food separation, unsanitary equipment contact surfaces, and unsafe chemical storage. Three orders cited distribution and retail sale violations under Florida Statute 581.217(7)(e); products were voluntarily destroyed by management and witnessed by the inspector. Two additional orders addressed unsanitary equipment — one for food-contact surfaces that required cleaning and sanitization before release, and another for non-food-contact surfaces that resulted in equipment removal from service. An inspection conducted that same date documented 15 violations across food storage, equipment sanitation, and employee health policies. Raw bacon and eggs were stored above ready-to-eat food items in coolers; the meat grinder contained dried meat residue and odor requiring deep cleaning; and weed killer was stored above food packaging until relocated. The person in charge lacked written employee health and vomit-diarrhea event cleanup procedures; both were corrected on site. Subsequent focused inspections on May 21, June 13, September 25, December 1, and January 22, 2026 yielded zero violations, with lab results reviewed as acceptable. The facility has maintained compliance since the November 2024 enforcement action.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Vw Val-u-king in Fort Meade: FDACS Inspection History (11)
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
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 5 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: The issues described in request # 5139580 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: The issues described in request # 5132197 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 15 violations· 5 stop-sale orders· 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.
The issues described in requests' # 5120498, 5120496, 5120500 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.
Routine inspection conducted.
Current bagged ice lab report dated 9/16/24 was reviewed and results are acceptable.
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
Meat/retail areas- packaged of raw bacon stored on cooler display shelf above packages of
ready to ham. Cartons of raw shelled eggs stored on reach in cooler display shelf above packages of ready
to eat various ready to eat food packages. COS- person in charge and food employee moved the ready to
eat food to be displayed on cooler shelves above the raw animal food products in each cooler units.
4-602.11(C)
Equipment food-contact surface or utensil used with time/temperature control for
safety food not cleaned throughout the day at least every 4 hours. Exception criteria for an alternative
cleaning frequency not met. 4-602.11(C) PP
Meat area- meat grinder has old dried on meat residue buildup on food contact surfaces and
there is strong foul odor emanating from the unit between the housing and attached auger head, grinder
unit is not being broken down properly and all food contact surfaces are not being washed, rinsed and
sanitized properly. COS- meat grinder was cleaned and sanitized during the inspection.
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 had some knowledge of employee health information, but did not have any
employee health information available to help them answer questions about employee health as it relates to
food borne illnesses and their symptoms, and reporting responsibilities, exclusions and restrictions of food
employees. Employee health policy guidance for development of a policy was given to the entity.
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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.
7-201.11
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
Produce area- container of toxic outside use only weed killer stored on storage shelf above
packages of single use food foam trays. Food employee moved the weed killer to be stored in the
designated back storage room with other chemicals that they use.
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Distribution or sale of a hemp extract that is attractive to children in violation of s.
581.217(7)(e), F.S. The hemp extract product, or the package, label, or advertisement for the product, is in
the shape of humans, cartoons, or animals; or bears any reasonable resemblance to an existing candy
product that is familiar to the public as a widely distributed, branded food product such that a product could
be mistaken for the branded product, especially by children; or the product contains any color additives.Repeat
Retail area: Hemp Extract products observed to be Attractive to Children - product and/or
labels in the shape of an animal, human, or cartoon; or bears any resemblance to an existing candy
product. See supplements.
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 soap or paper towels provided at the hand wash sink in the ice processing
and bagging area.
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 frozen head on raw shrimp are not labeled to include the common
name of the shrimp/product on the shrimp. COS- food employee removed all the frozen shrimp packages
from the display freezer and placed them in the back in the walk in freezer until they can be properly labeled
to include the common name of the product.
Good Retail Practice Violations
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)
Meat and produce areas- cases of single use articles stored on the floors.
4-501.12
Surfaces that are subject to scratching or scoring not resurfaced or discarded when
they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. 4-501.12
Produce area- 3 cutting boards on the prep cutting board table are badly scored and stained
on both sides and do not appear clean and sanitary even after they were cleaned and sanitized. COS- meat
manager removed the 3 cutting boards from service to be taken out and then resurfaced.
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.
6-501.11
Maintenance tools such as brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners, and similar items not
stored so they do not contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service and single-use
articles; or not stored in an orderly manner that facilitates cleaning the area used for storing the
maintenance tools. 6-501.113
Produce area- maintenance tools and cleaning equipment stored on storage unit are not
stored in proper location away from single use articles and food/produce.
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 area- trash, food spillage and/or dirt buildup on the storage/receiving area floors and
ice buildup on the walls, floor and air cooling unit in large walk in freezer. Meat area- ice buildup on air
cooling unit and some trash and dirt buildup on the floor in the walk in cooler. Produce area- trash, old food
spillage and dirt buildup on the floors in the processing area and walk in cooler.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Back area- holes in walls, ceiling damaged or ceiling tiles missing in the storage areas. Meat
area- coving damaged in the meat walk in freezer.
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. 6-501.114Repeat
Back area- excessive non working, non used equipment or unnecessary articles stored in the
back storage and receiving areas.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution and Retail Sale
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution and Retail Sale
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution and Retail Sale
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Protection From Contamination: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned
and sanitized.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Equipment was cleaned, sanitized, checked, and released.
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact
surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Equipment AND/OR product was removed from service or sale.
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection - Check-back Needed· Re-Inspection Required
Comments: Contacted entity regarding lab results.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.
Food entity is now bagging ice for retail sale, guidance information emailed to food entity.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· 12 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: Visited establishment per request # 5091458. Issues of this request were discussed with management.
Risk-Based Violations
Retail Area- Observed produce with mold like substance on it on dry storage shelves. COS- Produce
was voluntarily discarded during inspection. Retail Area- Cheese in reach in dairy cooler near fruit drinks had green
and white mold like substance on it. COS- Cheese was voluntarily discarded during inspection.
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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- Raw sausage stored directly touching ready to eat food items on shelf in open air cooler.
COS- Ready to eat food items were moved to an appropriate location during inspection.
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4-601.11(A)
Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf
Meat Department- Cuber had a build up of dried food debris. COS- Cuber was removed from service
to be cleaned and sanitized.
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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
Food Establishment does not have written procedures for the clean up of vomit and diarrhea. Provided
establishment with guidance for clean up of vomit and diarrhea.
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Print Date: 1/18/2023
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5-205.11
Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is
used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf
Produce Area- Hand washing sink near ware washing sink blocked by food items. COS- Food items
were moved to provide access to hand washing sink.
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Good Retail Practice Violations
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- Food items stored on floor throughout retail area.
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2-402.11
Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint,
or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed
food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11
Meat Department- Observed food employees not wearing hair nets while working with food. COSEmployees put on hair nets during inspection.
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4-502.11(A)
Utensil not maintained in good repair or condition; or ambient air temperature, water pressure,
or water temperature measuring device not maintained in good repair or not accurate within the intended range of
use. 4-502.11(A) and (C)
Back Area- Ice scoop near ice machine is chipped and damaged.
o
4-501.14
Warewashing equipment; sinks, basins or other receptacles used for washing or rinsing raw
food or laundering wiping cloths; or drainboards or equipment used to substitute for drainboards not cleaned before
use, throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils and ensure
the equipment performs its intended function, and at least every 24 hours when used. 4-501.14
Produce Area- Ware washing sink near hand washing sink has a build up of dried food residue and
debris.
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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 Area- Back room near ice machine has pieces of equipment and debris that is not in use.
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6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Back Area- Walk in Freezer near restroom has a build up of ice.Outdoor area- Outside of building in
missing a panel on the roof where there is a large open hole.
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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
Produce Area- Floors throughout produce area have a build up of food debris and trash.Back AreaFloors throughout back room have a build up of food debris and trash.
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Vw Val-u-king in Fort Meade: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (5)
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.
| Date | Order Type | Product | Brand/Lot | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution and Retail Sale | |
| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution and Retail Sale | |
| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution and Retail Sale | |
| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Protection From Contamination: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized… | |
| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanabl… |
Vw Val-u-king in Fort Meade: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Vw Val-u-king in Fort Meade last inspected?
- Vw Val-u-king in Fort Meade was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 22, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Vw Val-u-king in Fort Meade had?
- Vw Val-u-king in Fort Meade has 11 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Vw Val-u-king in Fort Meade find?
- Vw Val-u-king in Fort Meade was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 22, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Vw Val-u-king in Fort Meade had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, Vw Val-u-king in Fort Meade has 5 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 Val-u-king in Fort Meade?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Vw Val-u-king in Fort Meade are: 6-501.11: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11; 5-205.11: Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 Pf; 3-101.11: Food not safe, or is adulterated. 3-101.11 P.
- Does Vw Val-u-king in Fort Meade have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Vw Val-u-king in Fort Meade has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 6-501.11: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11.
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