The Gulfport Market in Gulfport
5802 28th Ave S, Gulfport, FL 33707
The Gulfport Market in Gulfport, FL has 3 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 13 violations and 4 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement actions.
Last inspected FDACS: June 27, 2025
The Gulfport Market in Gulfport: 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.
— 3 inspections
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 5 violations· 2 stop-sale orders· Operating Without Permit
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.
The original Stop Use Orders issued on 6/12/25 has been released.
This food establishment was found to be operating with an expired food permit. To renew a food permit, visit
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520.
Risk-Based Violations
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
Warewashing Area: Soap and paper towels not supplied at employee handwash sink.
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.Repeat
Current certified food protection manager not available.
Good Retail Practice Violations
5-205.15(B)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Warewashing Area: Three compartment sink not affixed to wall.
6-501.16
After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls,
equipment or supplies. 6-501.16
Warewashing Area: Mop not hung to dry.
99
Expired Permit - The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit.
500.12(1)(a), F.S., 5K-4.020(5), F.A.C.
Establishment open and operating with an expired food permit.
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A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.
Print Date: 6/27/2025
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Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Affected areas were cleaned, sanitized, checked, and released and food establishment has implemented a pest management control
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Affected areas were cleaned, sanitized, checked, and released and food establishment has implemented a pest management control
— Re-Inspection Required· 8 violations· 2 stop-sale orders· Re-Inspection Required
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.
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. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action. In addition, food
establishment must develop and implement a pest management control program.
The affected areas shall be completely cleared of all merchandise, cleaned and sanitized by the next inspection; no other
merchandise may be added to the areas, or a Broken Stop-use will be issued.
If evidence of pest infestation is observed on the next inspection, a Stop-Use Order will be issued on all receiving areas of the
establishment and the establishment will no longer be allowed to receive additional food items, a Stop-Use Order of all processing
equipment will be issued and a Stop-Sale Order of all exposed food items will be issued until the infestation is eradicated. A copy
of the Pest Control Plan Checklist has been provided to the establishment.
Stop Use Order issued for All Processing on 6/12/25 due to Infestation - Rodent. Food establishment can visit
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or when
Risk-Based Violations
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
Warewashing and Kitchen Area: Paper towels not supplied at employee handwash sinks.
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.Repeat
Current certified food protection manager documentation not available.
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 PfRepeat
Small metal stem probe thermometer not available.
6-501.11
Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to
eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies;
routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as
trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf
Warewashing Area: Observed several live crawling black insects on wall above three
compartment sink.
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
Sanitizer test strips not available upon request.
5-205.15(B)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Warewashing Area: Three compartment sink not affixed to wall.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Throughout establishment, several ceiling tiles in disrepair and water stained.
94
Food establishment manufactures, processes, packs, holds, prepares or sells food
products intended for human consumption beyond the scope of the existing permitted food extablishment
type pursuant to 5K-4.020, F.A.C. Food Establishment shall remit payment of appropriate fee within 10
days.
Establishment found to be selling hemp and kratom products. Updated food permit details.
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A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP USE ORDER All Affected Areas
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present.
Comments: All affected areas must be adequately cleaned and sanitized. In addition, the food establishment must develop and implement a pest
management control program. Contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected] to request a Food Safety Inspector
visit for written release.
Print Date: 6/12/2025
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STOP USE ORDER All Processing
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present.
Comments: All affected areas must be adequately cleaned and sanitized. In addition, the food establishment must develop and implement a pest
management control program. Contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected] to request a Food Safety Inspector
visit for written release.
Print Date: 6/12/2025
Page 2 of 3
When the department or its duly authorized agent finds, or has probable cause to believe, that any food or food-processing equipment is in
violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter so as to be dangerous, unwholesome, fraudulent, or insanitary within the meaning
of this chapter, an agent of the department may issue and enforce a stop-sale, stop-use, removal, or hold order, which order gives notice that
such article or processing equipment is, or is suspected of being, in violation and has been detained or embargoed and which order warns all
persons not to remove, use, or dispose of such article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise until permission for removal, use, or disposal
is given by the department or the court. It is unlawful for any person to remove, use, or dispose of such detained or embargoed article or
processing equipment by sale or otherwise without such permission in accordance with 500.172 (1) Florida Statutes.
AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL ORDERS, NOTICES, AND REPORTS IN THIS
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT
If you wish to contest the Department's action, you have the right to request an administrative hearing to be conducted in accordance with
Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes and to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative. Your request for hearing must
contain:
1. Your name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number (if any).
2. The name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number of your attorney or qualified representative (if any) upon whom service of
pleadings and other papers shall be made.
3. A statement that you are requesting an administrative hearing and dispute the material facts alleged by the department, in which case you must
identify the material facts that are in dispute (formal hearing), or that you request an administrative hearing and that you do not dispute the facts
alleged by the department (informal hearing).
4. A statement of when (date) you received the Notice and the file number of this Notice.
Your request for a hearing must be received at the address shown on this Notice within twenty-one (21) days of receipt of this
Notice. If you fail to obtain a Release from this Notice or fail to request an administrative hearing within the twenty-one (21) day
deadline you waive your right to a hearing and the Department may enter a Final Order imposing up to the maximum penalties as authorized by
Florida Law.
HEARING WAIVER AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS
I, _____________________________________________________
the person in charge of The Gulfport Market hereby waive a notice and a
Raj Islam
hearing as provided in Chapter 120, Florida Statutes and waive all rights as provided on the last page of this report.
____________________________________________
(Signature)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this document.
(Signature of FDACS Representative)
(Signature of Representative)
ALORA BOEKE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST
RAJ ISLAM, OWNER
Print Name and Title
FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13
Print Date: 6/12/2025
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— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: The issues described in request #5129154 were discussed with management.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
The Gulfport Market in Gulfport: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (4)
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.
| Date | Order Type | Product | Brand/Lot | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | All Affected Areas | — | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present. Comments… | |
| STOP USE ORDER | All Processing | — | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present. Comments… |
The Gulfport Market in Gulfport: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was The Gulfport Market in Gulfport last inspected?
- The Gulfport Market in Gulfport was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on June 27, 2025. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
- How many inspections has The Gulfport Market in Gulfport had?
- The Gulfport Market in Gulfport has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of The Gulfport Market in Gulfport find?
- The Gulfport Market in Gulfport was most recently inspected by FDACS on June 27, 2025 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
- Has The Gulfport Market in Gulfport had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, The Gulfport Market in Gulfport has 4 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Products include: All Affected Areas, All Processing. Most affected products were released after correction.
- What are the most common violations at The Gulfport Market in Gulfport?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at The Gulfport Market in Gulfport are: 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; 5-205.15(B): Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B); 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.
- Does The Gulfport Market in Gulfport have any repeat violations?
- Yes, The Gulfport Market in Gulfport has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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; 5-205.15(B): Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B).
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