Polk County Farmers Market in Haines City

Last inspected:

3201 E Johnson Ave, Haines City, FL 33844
Overview

Polk County Farmers Market in Haines City is operating without a valid food permit as of April 16, 2025. An initial inspection on that date cited 5 violations, including the lack of a written vomit and diarrhea event cleanup procedure. The establishment has submitted a food permit application and was directed to remit the required fee within 10 days through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services online payment portal at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. The inspector provided guidance materials to help management develop the required written procedures.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
5Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Polk County Farmers Market in Haines City: 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
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 5 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, 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. Request# 5128823. Initial inspection. The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. The Food Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate fee within 10 days. Electronic online payment by credit card or e-check is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. 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. Contact the Business Center by email at [email protected] or by calling 850-245-5520 for further assistance. The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit.

Risk-Based Violations

2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
The food establishment does not have a written vomit or diarrhea event clean up procedure available. A guidance handout was given to the food establishment's management to help them write up step by step procedures for vomit and/or diarrhea event clean up.
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
Back area- no hand washing sign posted at the hand wash sink notifying employees to wash hands. A hand wash sign was provided to the food entity to post at the hand wash sink.

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. 6-202.15Repeat
Retail area- entry doors and rear door left open during business hours.
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
Back area- no covered waste receptacle provided in the employee restroom.
99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2), F.A.C. The food establishment shall complete the permitting process within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 for further assistance.
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Polk County Farmers Market in Haines City: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Polk County Farmers Market in Haines City last inspected?
Polk County Farmers Market in Haines City was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on April 16, 2025. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
How many inspections has Polk County Farmers Market in Haines City had?
Polk County Farmers Market in Haines City has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Polk County Farmers Market in Haines City find?
Polk County Farmers Market in Haines City was most recently inspected by FDACS on April 16, 2025 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
Has Polk County Farmers Market in Haines City had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Polk County Farmers Market in Haines City has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Polk County Farmers Market in Haines City?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Polk County Farmers Market in Haines City are: 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; 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf; 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.

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