Handi Mart # in Grand Ridge

Last inspected:

1348 Highway 69, Grand Ridge, FL 32442
Overview

Handi Mart #0012 in Grand Ridge had one inspection on record, conducted March 27, 2026, which identified 18 violations. A priority temperature control violation found chicken wings at 123–129°F and chicken tenders at 107–120°F in the deli hot display case, both held for over an hour. The facility corrected the temperature issue on site by reheating chicken to 170°F for 15 seconds. An air gap violation was also corrected during inspection when a hose connected to a utility sink was removed from below the flood rim. Three priority foundation violations remained uncorrected: the person in charge could not accurately answer employee health questions, an unidentified chemical spray bottle in the cash register area was unlabeled (corrected to bleach water during inspection), and a direct connection existed between the sewage system and the deli ware wash sink drain line.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
18Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Handi Mart # in Grand Ridge: FDACS Inspection History (1)

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· 18 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: DIANA DUNCAN, SENIOR 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. Provided the following industry handouts: Certified Food Protection Manager. Food Establishment Minimum Construction Standards. Employee Health Guide. Hand wash sign. The issues describe in request #513361 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

Risk-Based Violations

3-501.16(A)(1) Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) PP
Deli: 3 Chicken wings found at an internal temperature from 123 - 129 degrees F., wings were cook 1 hour and 20 minutes prior to finding. 6 Chicken tenders found at an internal temperature between 107 to 120 degrees F, tenders were cook 1:30 minutes prior to finding in the deli hot display case. COS Chicken wings and chicken tender were reheated and check to 170 degrees F for 15 seconds. x
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
The person in charge could not accurately answer questions that pertain to employee health. Employee Health Guide Industry handout provided. o
7-102.11 Working container of poisonous or toxic materials taken from a bulk supply not clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. 7-102.11 PfPf
Cash register area: unidentified chemical spry bottle not label. COS Spray bottle label bleach water.
6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
Ice Bagging Area: soap, drying device or paper towels not present. COS Soap and paper towels provided.
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
Ice Bagging Area / female restroom: hand wash signage not present. COS Signage provided.
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
Ice room area: plastic bag, bottle cap and a broom on top and next to the hand wash sink. COS All items removed from this area and relocated.
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 at the establishment. Industry Handout Provided.

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-202.15 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
Retail: front entrance doors have a gap at base and center seam.
2-303.11 Food employee wearing jewelry, other than a plain ring such as a wedding band, on their arm or hand while preparing food. 2-303.11
Deli: food service employees observed wearing rings, watch and robber bands on their finger and wrist while processing. Cos employee voluntary removed their jewelry and rubber bands during this time.
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 storage room behind the office: single service, single use items stored on the floor.
4-903.11(C) Single-service or single-use articles not kept in the original protective package or not stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used. 4-903.11(C)
Retail drink counter: coffee filter store open. COS plastic bag closed.
5-202.13 Air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood rim level of the plumbing fixture or equipment is not at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet or one inch, whichever is greater; or no air gap present between the water supply inlet and the flood rim level of the plumbing fixture or equipment. 5-202.13 P
Ice machine area: hose connected to utility sink hangs below the flood rim. COS Hose removed from utility sink. x
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
Deli: Direct connection exists at the ware wash sink drain line.
5-501.16(B)-(C) Waste receptacle not provided in each area where refuse is generated or commonly discarded, or where recyclables or returnables are placed, or at each lavatory or group of adjacent lavatories where disposable towels are used at handwashing lavatories. 5-501.16(B)-(C)
Ice machine area: no garbage can provided by the hand wash 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: one dumpster Lid left open in between use.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Ice machine area: holes on wall behind the hand wash sink, under the utility panels. Storage room behind the office: wall in disrepair and ceiling has hole and a black mold like substance. Outside: rusted opening on the front of the dumpster. retail: floor in front of the double entrance doors floor tile missing.
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
Ice machine area: hand wash sink has dust and grime build up.
6-501.16 After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. 6-501.16
Ice machine area: mops not hung to air dry after use.

Handi Mart # in Grand Ridge: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Handi Mart # in Grand Ridge last inspected?
Handi Mart # 0012 in Grand Ridge was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 27, 2026. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Handi Mart # in Grand Ridge had?
Handi Mart # 0012 in Grand Ridge has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Handi Mart # in Grand Ridge find?
Handi Mart # 0012 in Grand Ridge was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 27, 2026 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Handi Mart # in Grand Ridge had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Handi Mart # 0012 in Grand Ridge has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Handi Mart # in Grand Ridge?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Handi Mart # 0012 in Grand Ridge are: 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; 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 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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