Salim Food Mart in Fort Pierce

1510 N 25th St, Fort Pierce, FL 34947

Overview

Salim Food Mart in Fort Pierce, FL has 7 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 36 violations and 7 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement actions.

7FDACS Insp.
36Violations
7Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS: January 15, 2026

Salim Food Mart in Fort Pierce: FDACS Inspection History (7)

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

Inspector: SYED KALEEM, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: The issues described in request# 5148567 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 5 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: STEPHEN COLLINS

Comments: Visit conducted and verified check-back issued on 10/8/25 was completed.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements - Check Back Needed· 7 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: CANDICE ATKINS

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. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. The restroom doors open into area where exposed food is being prepared. The food establishment has 30 days from 10/08/2025 to correct the violation. If The Violation Has Not Been Corrected Within 30 days from 10/08/2025, then all food service near the restroom in question will be placed on a stop use/sale order.

Good Retail Practice Violations

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
Food processing: Live flies observed during visit.
4-402.11 Equipment that is fixed because it is not easily moveable not installed with space to allow access for cleaning along the sides, behind or above the equipment; with no more than one thirty-second inch of space from adjoining equipment, walls, or ceiling; or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls when the equipment is exposed to spillage or seepage. Counter-mounted equipment that is not easily moveable not installed to allow cleaning of the equipment or areas underneath or around the equipment by being sealed. 4-402.11
Backroom: Three compartment sink not sealed to the wall.
4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Walk-in cooler: Black mold like substance found on the surfaces of drinking racks. Old food found on the storing rack.
5-203.14 Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air gap or installation of an approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf
Backroom: No air gap at three compartment sink drain.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Backroom: Walk-in cooler door and walls are in disrepair.
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: Old food debris through out the floor behind cooking equipments. Black substance accumulated on the floor and under drink racks inside walk-in cooler. Food processing/ walk-in cooler: Build of debris and residues dripping down the walls.
54 Adequate lighting not provided in a handwashing area, food processing or storage area, warewashing area, dressing or locker room, or toilet room. 5K-4.004(1)(b)4., F.A.C
No enough light inside walk-in cooler to check the area throughly.
— Focused Inspection· 3 stop-sale orders· Focused Inspection

Inspector: Visit #: 9999-7182-3064-04

Comments: Visit conducted for Request #5141130 and all areas were released during visit Re-inspection visit required on or about 14 days from original visit due to pests. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 to request food safety inspector visit for written release when all affected areas have been adequately cleaned and sanitized. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action. In addition, food establishment must develop and implement a pest management control program.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present.

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Disposition: Affected areas were cleaned, sanitized, checked, and released and food establishment has implemented a pest management control

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present.

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Disposition: Affected areas were cleaned, sanitized, checked, and released and food establishment has implemented a pest management control

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present.

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Disposition: Affected areas were cleaned, sanitized, checked, and released and food establishment has implemented a pest management control
— Re-Inspection Required· 29 violations· 4 stop-sale orders· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: 382240

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. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. This visit is associated with Request #5139910 Guidance of written procedure for vomiting and diarrhea event clean up, food allergens and pest control checklist provided. Re-inspection visit required due to pests. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 to request food safety inspector visit for written release when all affected areas have been adequately cleaned and sanitized. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action. In addition, food establishment must develop and implement a pest management control program. Stop Use Order issued. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections have been made to request food safety inspector visit for written release of equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action. The restroom doors open into area where exposed food is being prepared. The food establishment has 30 days to correct the violation. If The Violation Has Not Been Corrected Within 30 days, then all food service near the restroom in question will be placed on a stop use/sale order. The affected storage areas shall be completely cleared of all merchandise, cleaned and sanitized by the next inspection; no other merchandise may be added to the storage area, or a Broken Stop-use will be issued. If evidence of pest infestation is observed on the next inspection, a Stop-Use Order will be issued on all receiving areas of the establishment and the establishment will no longer be allowed to receive additional food items, a Stop-Use Order of all processing equipment will be issued and a Stop-Sale Order of all exposed food items will be issued until the infestation is eradicated. A copy of the Pest Control Plan Checklist has been provided to the establishment. Re-inspection visit required issued for food establishment. A re-inspection will be conducted on or about 14 days. Stop Sale Order issued. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections have been made to request food safety inspector visit for written release of product. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action.

Risk-Based Violations

2-101.11 No designated person in charge present at the establishment during all hours of operation. 2-101.11 PfPf
No person in charge was present. COS: Person in charge arrived during visit. x
3-202.15 Food package not in good condition or does not protect the integrity of the contents so that the food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants. 3-202.15 PfPf
Retail: Dented can found on shelf. COS: Dented can was voluntarily discarded with inspectors. See stop sale order and release.
4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf
Food processing: Clean knives stored in gap between three compartment sink were not clean to sight and touch. COS: Knives moved to three compartment sink to be washed and sanitized.
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
Written procedures for vomit and diarrhea events not provided during visit. Industry document provided during visit.
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
Backroom: Raid and other chemicals stored over single use forks. COS: Proper separation was verified during visit. x
2-401.11 Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11
Food Service area: Food employee drinking water from pop top cup in front of exposed foods and equipment. COS: Food employee moved to designated drinking place.
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
Food service: Green scrubbie use for cleaning the sink stored at hand wash sink. COS: Green scrubbie was removed during visit.
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: Prepackaged cookies and crackers are not labeled for individual sale. COS: Foods were moved behind counter at point of sale.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-203.11 Food temperature measuring device scaled only in Celsius or dually scaled in Celsius and Fahrenheit not accurate to ± 1°C in the intended range of use; or if scaled only in Fahrenheit, not accurate to ± 2°F in the intended range of use. 4-203.11 Pf
Food service: Probe thermometer read 0 degrees F in ice slush. COS: Second probe thermometer was used instead during visit.
3-302.12 Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12
Food service: Condiment bottles of hot sauce were not labeled. COS: Proper labels applied during visit.
6-501.11 Premises not maintained free of roaches and rodents; 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) P
Food processing: Live roach was observed between gaps of racks and walls during Visit. See stop sale and stop use order issued. x Print Date: 10/8/2025 Page 2 of 6 36 Citation Description: 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 Observation: Backroom: Light coming through gap at the back door.
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
Food service: Live flies observed during visit.
3-307.11 Food not protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified in Subparts 3-301 - 3-306 in the Food Code. 3-307.11
Retail: Ice cream tubs inside reach-in ice cream freezer found with ice build up on the packages.
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
Backroom: Case of potatoes stored on the floor of walk-in cooler. COS: Case of potatoes was moved to shelf.
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
Food processing: Effective hair restraints were not worn by food workers during food processing.
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)
Backroom: Case of Single use forks stored on the floor. COS: Case of single use forks moved to approved location during visit.
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)
Food processing: Broken knife being used in food preparation.
4-501.11 Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part of can opener not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a container is opened. 4-501.11
Food processing: Can opener was in disrepair.
4-402.11 Equipment that is fixed because it is not easily moveable not installed with space to allow access for cleaning along the sides, behind or above the equipment; with no more than one thirty-second inch of space from adjoining equipment, walls, or ceiling; or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls when the equipment is exposed to spillage or seepage. Counter-mounted equipment that is not easily moveable not installed to allow cleaning of the equipment or areas underneath or around the equipment by being sealed. 4-402.11
Backroom: Three compartment sink not sealed to the wall.
4-601.11(B) Food-contact surface of cooking equipment or pan is encrusted with grease deposits or other soil accumulation. 4-601.11(B)
Backroom: Visible soil observed on the inside the edges of pans.
5-202.11(A) Plumbing system not designed, constructed, and installed according to law. 5-202.11(A) P
Food processing: Three compartment sink is directly draining into mop sink. o
51 Door to toilet room opens directly into an area where food is exposed to airborne contamination. 5K-4.004(3)(d)
The restroom door opens into area where exposed food is being prepared. The food establishment has 30 days to correct the violation. If The Violation Has Not Been Corrected Within 30 days, then all food service near the restroom in question will be placed on a stop use/sale order. o
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
Backroom: Restroom door does not fully self-close.
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
Backroom: Food establishment stores unnecessary items like standing racks, cardboard boxes, ladder and other unused equipment in the corner next to walk-in cooler. Retail/backroom/food service/ food processing/ walk-in cooler: Build of debris and residues dripping down the walls.
6-501.16 After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. 6-501.16
Backroom: Wet mop left in strainer to dry. COS: Mop was hung to dry.
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: Old food debris through out the floor behind cooking equipments. Black substance accumulated on the floor and under drink racks inside walk-in cooler. Retail: Build up of old food debris and articles under racks.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Backroom: Walk-in cooler door and walls are in disrepair. Water leaking from ceiling.
54 Adequate lighting not provided in a handwashing area, food processing or storage area, warewashing area, dressing or locker room, or toilet room. 5K-4.004(1)(b)4., F.A.C
No enough light inside walk-in cooler to read the thermometer while checking temperature.
6-304.11 Mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity not provided when necessary to keep rooms free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, obnoxious odors, smoke, and fumes. 6-304.11
Backroom: Unisex restroom not equipped with working ventilation system.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present. Comments: Print Date: 10/8/2025 Page 1 of 4

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STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated.

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

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present. Comments: Print Date: 10/8/2025 Page 2 of 4

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STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present. Comments: Print Date: 10/8/2025 Page 3 of 4 When the department or its duly authorized agent finds, or has probable cause to believe, that any food or food-processing equipment is in violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter so as to be dangerous, unwholesome, fraudulent, or insanitary within the meaning of this chapter, an agent of the department may issue and enforce a stop-sale, stop-use, removal, or hold order, which order gives notice that such article or processing equipment is, or is suspected of being, in violation and has been detained or embargoed and which order warns all persons not to remove, use, or dispose of such article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise until permission for removal, use, or disposal is given by the department or the court. It is unlawful for any person to remove, use, or dispose of such detained or embargoed article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise without such permission in accordance with 500.172 (1) Florida Statutes. Release - Other The Food Establishment voluntarily agrees to release the products listed in the stop-sale order(s) on page(s) 2 for destruction. The Food Establishment will not hold the Department liable for any lost revenue or income as a result of the destruction. ___________________________________ Signature of Food Establishment Representative AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL ORDERS, NOTICES, AND REPORTS IN THIS SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT If you wish to contest the Department's action, you have the right to request an administrative hearing to be conducted in accordance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes and to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative. Your request for hearing must contain: 1. Your name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number (if any). 2. The name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number of your attorney or qualified representative (if any) upon whom service of pleadings and other papers shall be made. 3. A statement that you are requesting an administrative hearing and dispute the material facts alleged by the department, in which case you must identify the material facts that are in dispute (formal hearing), or that you request an administrative hearing and that you do not dispute the facts alleged by the department (informal hearing). 4. A statement of when (date) you received the Notice and the file number of this Notice. Your request for a hearing must be received at the address shown on this Notice within twenty-one (21) days of receipt of this Notice. If you fail to obtain a Release from this Notice or fail to request an administrative hearing within the twenty-one (21) day deadline you waive your right to a hearing and the Department may enter a Final Order imposing up to the maximum penalties as authorized by Florida Law. HEARING WAIVER AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS Rigan Biswas I, _____________________________________________________ the person in charge of SALIM FOOD MART hereby waive a notice and a hearing as provided in Chapter 120, Florida Statutes and waive all rights as provided on the last page of this report. ____________________________________________ (Signature) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this document. (Signature of FDACS Representative) (Signature of Representative) CANDICE ATKINS, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II RIGAN BISWAS, MANAGER Print Name and Title FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13 Hang Weng, Sanitation and Safety Specialist Print Date: 10/8/2025 Page 4 of 4

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— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: JOSE PAVON, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Request # 5133709 The Issues described were address with the person in charge.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SHASHWATEE PAUL, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Visit conducted in response to request #5087308. Issues described in the request was discussed with management.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Salim Food Mart in Fort Pierce: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (7)

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.

Salim Food Mart in Fort Pierce: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Salim Food Mart in Fort Pierce last inspected?
Salim Food Mart in Fort Pierce was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 15, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Salim Food Mart in Fort Pierce had?
Salim Food Mart in Fort Pierce has 7 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Salim Food Mart in Fort Pierce find?
Salim Food Mart in Fort Pierce was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 15, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Salim Food Mart in Fort Pierce had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
Yes, Salim Food Mart in Fort Pierce has 7 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were released after correction.
What are the most common violations at Salim Food Mart in Fort Pierce?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Salim Food Mart in Fort Pierce are: 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; 4-402.11: Equipment that is fixed because it is not easily moveable not installed with space to allow access for cleaning along the sides, behind or above the equipment; with no more than one thirty-second inch of space from adjoining equipment, walls, or ceiling; or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls when the equipment is exposed to spillage or seepage. Counter-mounted equipment that is not easily moveable not installed to allow cleaning of the equipment or areas underneath or around the equipment by being sealed. 4-402.11; 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.
Does Salim Food Mart in Fort Pierce have any repeat violations?
Yes, Salim Food Mart in Fort Pierce has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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; 4-402.11: Equipment that is fixed because it is not easily moveable not installed with space to allow access for cleaning along the sides, behind or above the equipment; with no more than one thirty-second inch of space from adjoining equipment, walls, or ceiling; or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls when the equipment is exposed to spillage or seepage. Counter-mounted equipment that is not easily moveable not installed to allow cleaning of the equipment or areas underneath or around the equipment by being sealed. 4-402.11; 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.

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