Sunny Food Mart in Gainesville
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1136 Ne 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601Sunny Food Mart in Gainesville has been subject to multiple enforcement actions related to pest activity, equipment failures, and sanitation violations. Between April and May 2025, the facility received 12 stop-use and stop-sale orders issued on the same date. Seven stop-use orders on May 7, 2025 required the immediate removal of contaminated equipment and affected food preparation areas due to pest-related adulteration and unsanitary conditions; all equipment was cleaned, sanitized, and released. Four stop-sale orders issued April 22, 2025 required the voluntary destruction of adulterated products, which was witnessed by the inspector. An April 22, 2025 inspection documented evidence of rodent activity throughout the facility, including rodent feces observed on floors, under shelving, on beverage storage shelves, and among stored equipment, along with apparent rodent chewing damage on retail ramen noodle packages. Poisonous and toxic materials including cleaning chemicals were stored improperly over food and single-service articles in the warewashing room and on processing counters. The person in charge could not correctly respond to questions about employee health policy and the facility lacked written procedures for responding to vomit and diarrhea events. A May 7, 2025 re-inspection found the facility had met sanitation requirements; violations including lack of a food temperature measuring device and missing employee health documentation were addressed and guidance was provided. The facility received an ice test documentation follow-up on May 16, 2025 with no violations noted.
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Sunny Food Mart in Gainesville: 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.
— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements - Check Back Needed· 14 violations· 7 stop-sale orders· Met Requirements
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— Re-Inspection Required· 32 violations· 11 stop-sale orders· Re-Inspection Required
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— 1 inspection
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— Met Inspection Requirements; Check-back Needed· 1 violation· 2 stop-sale orders· Met Requirements
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Lot: NA # Of Pkgs: 20 Size Of Pkg: 8 LBS Total Weight: 160 LBS ESTIMA
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Sunny Food Mart in Gainesville: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (22)
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.
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| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Physical Facilities: Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices. | |
| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present. | |
| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present. | |
| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present. | |
| 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 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present. | |
| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present. | |
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated. | |
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present. | |
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Protection From Contamination: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanit… | |
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Time as a public health contr… | |
| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present. Comments… | |
| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present. Comments… | |
| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present. Comments… | |
| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present. Comments… | |
| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present. Comments… | |
| 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.* Physical Facilities: Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices. Comments:… | |
| STOP USE ORDER | — | NA # Of Pkgs: NA Size Of Pkg: NA Total Weight: NA. | FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Protection From Contamination: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized… | |
| STOP USE ORDER | — | NA / NA # Of Pkgs: NA Size Of Pkg: NA Total Weight: NA | FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Physical Facilities: Hot and cold water available; under pressure | |
| STOP SALE ORDER | — | SUNNY FOOD MART / NA # Of Pkgs: 20 Size Of Pkg: 8 LBS Total Weight: 160 LBS ESTIMA | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Food Identification: Food properly labeled; original container. Commen… | |
| STOP USE ORDER | — | NA # Of Pkgs: NA Size Of Pkg: NA Total Weight: NA | FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Protection From Contamination: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized… |
Sunny Food Mart in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sunny Food Mart in Gainesville last inspected?
- Sunny Food Mart in Gainesville was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on May 16, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Sunny Food Mart in Gainesville had?
- Sunny Food Mart in Gainesville has 7 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Sunny Food Mart in Gainesville find?
- Sunny Food Mart in Gainesville was most recently inspected by FDACS on May 16, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Sunny Food Mart in Gainesville had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, Sunny Food Mart in Gainesville has 22 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 Sunny Food Mart in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Sunny Food Mart in Gainesville are: 5-205.15(B): Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B); 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) Pf; 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.
- Does Sunny Food Mart in Gainesville have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Sunny Food Mart in Gainesville has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 5-205.15(B): Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B); 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) Pf; 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.
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