Ben E. Keith Company in Gainesville

Last inspected:

5201 Ne 40th Ter, Gainesville, FL 32609
Overview

Ben E. Keith Company, a major food distributor in Gainesville, has 4 inspections on record between March 2022 and February 2026 with zero violations cited. The most recent sanitation inspection on February 27, 2026 met all requirements.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

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Ben E. Keith Company in Gainesville: 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· Met Requirements

Inspector: TERRY TAYNTON, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

Person in charge: CHRISTOPHER DIOKAS

Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx . CHRISTOPHER DIOKAS, FOOD SAFETY MANAGER TERRY TAYNTON, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: TERRY TAYNTON, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

Person in charge: CHRISTOPHER DIOKAS

Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx . CHRISTOPHER DIOKAS, INVENTORY MANAGER TERRY TAYNTON, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: TERRY TAYNTON, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

Comments: – “Offsite focused visit for request 5098805”

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Re-Inspection Required· Re-Inspection Required
Comments: 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 the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business. 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. In addition, food establishment must develop and implement a pest management control program. FDACS 14205 Rev. 07/13 Page 4 of 5 Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Food Safety FOOD SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT NICOLE "NIKKI" FRIED COMMISSIONER Chapter 500, Florida Statutes (850) 245-5520 *99997182189140* Visit # 9999-7182-1891-40 Bureau of Food Inspection Attention: Business Center 3125 Conner Boulevard, C-26 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1650

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Ben E. Keith Company in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ben E. Keith Company in Gainesville last inspected?
Ben E. Keith Company in Gainesville was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 27, 2026. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Ben E. Keith Company in Gainesville had?
Ben E. Keith Company in Gainesville has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Ben E. Keith Company in Gainesville find?
Ben E. Keith Company in Gainesville was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 27, 2026 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Ben E. Keith Company in Gainesville had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Ben E. Keith Company in Gainesville has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

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