When was Sk Stores in Frostproof last inspected?

Sk Stores in Frostproof was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on May 7, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.

How many inspections has Sk Stores in Frostproof had?

Sk Stores in Frostproof has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Sk Stores in Frostproof find?

Sk Stores in Frostproof was most recently inspected by FDACS on May 7, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).

Has Sk Stores in Frostproof had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

Yes, Sk Stores in Frostproof has 1 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS.

Sk Stores in Frostproof

Name: Sk Stores in Frostproof Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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Last inspected: May 7, 2025

5320 Hwy 27, Frostproof, FL 33843

Polk County · Convenience Store Limited FS · FDACS
Owner: Sk Stores LLC
FDACS Estab #: 413340

Overview

SK Stores in Frostproof is a convenience store that has received 26 violations across three FDACS inspections since March 2023. A stop-sale order issued May 7, 2025 required the removal of adulterated food — specifically unlabeled brownies made in an employee's home kitchen and brought into the store for retail sale. The person in charge removed the brownies from the retail display counter and walk-in cooler during the inspection.

The facility has demonstrated serious gaps in food safety management. An employee health policy violation was cited on the initial March 2023 inspection and recurred in the most recent May 2025 inspection, with inspectors noting the person in charge lacked basic knowledge of foodborne illness symptoms, employee reporting requirements, and exclusions. A written vomit and diarrhea event cleanup procedure was also cited as missing in both March 2023 and May 2025 inspections despite guidance provided. The May 2025 inspection documented 16 violations including the absence of a food temperature measuring device in the food service area and lack of facilities for cleaning and sanitizing kitchenware. A compliance follow-up inspection on March 30, 2023 confirmed that required repairs to the mop sink drainage plumbing had been completed.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.

26Violations

1Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS: May 7, 2025

Sk Stores in Frostproof: FDACS Inspection History (3)

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.

2025 — 1 inspection

May 7, 2025 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 16 violations· 1 stop-sale order· Met Requirements

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, 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.

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 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. 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

3-201.11(B) Food prepared in a private home used or offered for human consumption in the establishment. 3-201.11(B) PP

Retail and back areas- unlabeled, plastic wrapped brownies are not from an approved source, brownies were made in an employee's home kitchen and brought into the store to retail. COSperson in charge removed brownies from retail display counter by cashier area and from the walk in cooler and placed them in a bag for them to take back home for personal consumption. x

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.

No certified food protection manager certificate available for inspector review.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-302.12 Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf

Food service area- No metal stem food probe thermometer available to check internal food temperatures with.

3-304.12(C)-(F) During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil not stored on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment; in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particles to the drain when used with moist foods; in a clean, protected location when used only with food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or in a container of water maintained at 135°F or greater. 3-304.12(C)-(F)

Food service area- in use spoon for boiled peanuts is stored in container of water at room temperature. COS- person in charge removed the spoon and container to the 3 compartment sink to be cleaned and sanitized. A clean, dry spoon in a clean storage container was placed on the counter by the boiled peanuts for customer self service.

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)

Food service area- packages of various single use articles stored on shelves that are not at least 4 to 6 inches up from the floor.

4-502.13(A) Single-service or single-use articles reused. 4-502.13(A) Initial if all stated observations have been corrected: __________ o

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

Food service area- unwrapped single use plastic forks for customer self service are not stored in container with handles up.

4-502.12 Food establishment without facilities for cleaning and sanitizing kitchenware and tableware is not provided with only single-use kitchenware, single-service articles, and single-use articles for use by employees and single-service articles for use by consumers. 4-502.12 P o

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 service area- No sanitizer test kit available for checking strength of sanitizer solution used on food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils.

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

Outside area- No backflow prevention device on the water faucet unit that has a hose attached to the mop sink's faucet spout.

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

Food service area- 3 compartment sink's waste water drain plumbing is directly connected to the septic system, no air gap installed in the waste drain plumbing for the sink.

5-501.11 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors when located outdoors; or indoor receptacles that contain food not kept covered when not in continuous use or after they are filled. 5-501.113

Outside area- Garbage dumpster lid left open when not in use.

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

Outside area- various equipment not used by the food entity and rubbish, unused, unnecessary or broken equipment stored in and outside of the fenced in area behind the building, area is not maintained clean.

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

Food service and back areas- personal articles, food and dishes stored in and around the 3 compartment sink area and personal food stored in the walk in cooler on same shelves with wholesome food and drinks and not stored in a designated area used only for employees' personal articles and food away from retail and food service food, single use articles and food equipment.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food obtained from approved source.

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Equipment AND/OR product was removed from service or sale.

2023 — 2 inspections

Mar 30, 2023 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: This is a check back for a 30 day notice given to the food establishment to have mop sink located outside repaired. I checked the mop sink and waste drainage plumbing has been repaired and is now connected to the septic system as required. No further action required.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Mar 10, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements; Check-back Needed· 10 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: A 30 day notice is given to food establishment have mop sink's waste drainage plumbing connected to the septic system. 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 repair the mop sink within 30 days may result in an administrative action being taken. Request# 5094285. Initial inspection conducted. Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit.

Risk-Based Violations

2-201.11(A) The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) PP

Person in charge does not have knowledge of employee health and cannot answer basic questions about foodborne diseases, symptoms, and other important information that relate to employee health. Employee health policy guidance for development of a policy was given to the entity. o

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. o Print Date: 3/10/2023 Page 1 of 4 26 P Citation Description: 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 P Observation: Retail area- various personal care and other toxic products on display shelves above cases of drinks and bottled water. COS- person in charge moved the drinks and bottled water over to another display unit away from the toxic chemical products. x

6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14

Food service area- no hand washing sign posted at the hand wash sink. Hand wash signs were provided to the food entity's person in charge. o

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.

No certified food protection manager/certificate available for inspector review. Certificate posted belongs to previous owner. o

Good Retail Practice Violations

5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)

Outside area- mop sink's waste drainage plumbing is not connected to the septic system, water is running out onto the ground below. 30 days notice given to food entity to have plumbing repaired for the mop sink. See comments at the end of the inspection report. Back area- one air cooling unit is leaking condensate water into plastic container on the floor in the walk in cooler. o

5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17

Outside area- no covered waste receptacle provided in the restroom. o

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 area- garbage dumpster unit is missing its drain plug. 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

Back area- black residue buildup on walls and ceiling and trash and dirt residue on the floor in the walk in cooler. o

6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11

Retail and back areas- floor tiles damaged or worn down and some damages to walls and ceiling throughout including the walk in cooler. o

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

Outside area- excess old and unused equipment stored in the back of the building. o

Sk Stores in Frostproof: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (1)

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.

FDACS stop-sale and stop-use orders for Sk Stores in Frostproof
Date	Order Type	Product	Brand/Lot	Reason
May 7, 2025	STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food obtained from approved source.

Sk Stores in Frostproof: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sk Stores in Frostproof last inspected?: Sk Stores in Frostproof was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on May 7, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Sk Stores in Frostproof had?: Sk Stores in Frostproof has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Sk Stores in Frostproof find?: Sk Stores in Frostproof was most recently inspected by FDACS on May 7, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Sk Stores in Frostproof had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: Yes, Sk Stores in Frostproof has 1 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Sk Stores in Frostproof?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Sk Stores in Frostproof are: 2-201.11(A): The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) P; 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14; 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.