How many inspections has Ward's Supermarket Annex in Gainesville had?

Ward's Supermarket Annex in Gainesville has 8 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Ward's Supermarket Annex in Gainesville find?

Ward's Supermarket Annex in Gainesville was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 24, 2026 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).

Has Ward's Supermarket Annex in Gainesville had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Ward's Supermarket Annex in Gainesville has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Ward's Supermarket Annex in Gainesville

Name: Ward's Supermarket Annex in Gainesville Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: February 24, 2026

2131 Nw 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32609

Orange County · Other Non Perishable Processor · FDACS
Owner: Ward's Supermarket INC.
FDACS Estab #: 393668

Overview

Ward's Supermarket Annex in Gainesville underwent five inspections between August 2022 and February 2026. The facility had 5 violations documented across two inspections, with the most recent inspection on February 24, 2026 finding 4 violations all of which were corrected on site. A focused inspection on August 13, 2023 documented 6 violations including a priority-level finding that cleaning chemicals were stored on a drainboard and shelf above food processing equipment; the inspector relocated all chemicals to a segregated area during the inspection. A priority foundation violation for missing sanitizer test strips was also corrected on site when the inspector provided test strips and a copy of the dishwashing guide. The facility met sanitation inspection requirements on its two most recent routine inspections.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

8FDACS Insp.

11Violations

Last inspected FDACS: February 24, 2026

Ward's Supermarket Annex in Gainesville: FDACS Inspection History (8)

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.

2026 — 1 inspection

Feb 24, 2026 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: KENNETH DAVIDSON, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

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.

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)

Back Room Area - Boxes of canning jars stored directly on the floor.

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

Ware Washing Area - Hand nozzle has residue and mineralization buildup. COS - Hand nozzle was cleaned and sanitized during the inspection.

6-501.19 Toilet room doors not kept closed except during maintenance and cleaning. 6-501.19

Back Room Area - Both women's and men's restroom door are left open.

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

Back Room Area - Both women's and men's restroom doors are lacking a functioning self-closing door mechanism.

2025 — 3 inspections

Oct 16, 2025 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements

Inspector: TERRY TAYNTON

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

Risk-Based Violations

91 The food establishment did not register as a Food Facility with the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) prior to beginning of manufacturing/processing, packing or holding food for consumption in the United States. 5K-4.002(D) F.A.C., 21 CFR 1, Subpart H.Repeat

Aug 13, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: TERRY TAYNTON, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

Comments: Email sent requesting inspection , Phone mail box full .

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

May 27, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: TERRY TAYNTON, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

Comments: Called and sent a Email on 052725 at 8:30 am

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2024 — 2 inspections

Aug 14, 2024 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: DAVID CANO, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Focused Inspection - Hurricane Debby - Follow-Up Assessment.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Mar 19, 2024 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: TERRY TAYNTON, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

Comments: Left card with owne of shared kitchen requesting a call so we may schedule inspection .

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2023 — 1 inspection

Apr 19, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: DAVID CANO, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: STEPHANIE WINGERT

Comments: Current cleanup of Vomiting and Diarrhea guide, and dishwashing guide provided.

Risk-Based Violations

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

Processing area - Cleaning chemicals were stored on drainboard of warewashing sink. Chemicals were stored on shelf over food processing equipment. Cos - All chemicals were adequately relocated to segregated area. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

Backroom area - Overstock food trays stored on the floor inside of storage room. 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

Processing area - No sanitizer test kit available. Cos - Inspector gave chlorine sanitizer test strips and a copy of the dishwashing guide to the person in charge. x

Processing area - Buildup of old residue on the sprayer at the warewashing sink. o Print Date: 4/19/2023 Page 1 of 3 51 Citation Description: Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14 Observation: Backroom area - The men's and women's restroom doors are not self-closing. o

6-501.19 Toilet room doors not kept closed except during maintenance and cleaning. 6-501.19

Backroom area - The women's restroom door was left open. Cos - Restroom door was closed. x

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

Main dry storage area - There were multiple loose ceiling tiles and there were multiple ceiling tiles with water damage. o

2022 — 1 inspection

Aug 25, 2022 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: TERRY TAYNTON, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

Comments: Email sent requesting Inspection on 082522at 7:30 am

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Ward's Supermarket Annex in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ward's Supermarket Annex in Gainesville last inspected?: Ward's Supermarket Annex in Gainesville was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 24, 2026. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Ward's Supermarket Annex in Gainesville had?: Ward's Supermarket Annex in Gainesville has 8 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Ward's Supermarket Annex in Gainesville find?: Ward's Supermarket Annex in Gainesville was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 24, 2026 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Ward's Supermarket Annex in Gainesville had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Ward's Supermarket Annex in Gainesville has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Ward's Supermarket Annex in Gainesville?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Ward's Supermarket Annex in Gainesville are: 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); 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; 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.