Nutrition Springs in High Springs

Last inspected:

20303 Us Hwy 441, High Springs, FL 32643
Overview

Nutrition Springs in High Springs has been inspected twice on record, with 12 total violations documented between January 2023 and December 2024. The facility was found operating without a valid food permit during its most recent inspection on December 9, 2024, when 7 violations were cited. A temperature measuring device (probe thermometer) required for cold-holding verification was not provided or readily accessible — a repeat finding from the prior inspection. The establishment also lacked written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events, a priority foundation violation. An earlier inspection on January 17, 2023 identified 5 violations including employee health reporting procedures that were not communicated to food employees in a verifiable manner. The December 2024 inspection resulted in citations that were corrected and initialed during the inspection, with inspector guidance provided on food permit renewal procedures and distribution of Certified Food Protection Manager materials.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
12Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Nutrition Springs in High Springs: FDACS Inspection History (2)

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· 7 violations· Operating Without Permit

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. Certified Food Protection Manager and Vomiting and Diarrheal handouts provided. 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

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
Food establishment was unable to provide a written procedure for responding to the cleanup of a vomiting and diarrheal event.
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.
Food establishment could not provide a certified food protection manager certificate during the inspection.

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
Person in charge could not provide a required probe thermometer for taking cold holding temperatures of perishable foods.
3-304.14(B) Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces not held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a proper concentration as specified in the Food Code. 3-304.14(B) (1)
Processing Area - Wet wiping cloth held on the side of the ware wash sink. Discussed with person in charge.
3-304.12(C)-(F) During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil not stored on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment; in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particles to the drain when used with moist foods; in a clean, protected location when used only with food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or in a container of water maintained at 135°F or greater. 3-304.12(C)-(F)
Processing Area - Ice scoop was held on top of the ice machine between times of use. COS - Discussed with person in charge and the scoop was adequately relocated during the inspection.
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 - Employee restroom door is lacking a self-closing door mechanism.
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.
Food establishment is operating with an expired annual food permit. Please see comments. o
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Comments: Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.

Risk-Based Violations

2-103.11(O) Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf
Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. o
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
Food processing area - No Hand wash sign provided at hand wash sink next to warewash sink. COS Hand wash sign obtained during inspection. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

2-402.11 Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11
Food processing area - Employee making drinks not wearing hair restraint. o
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Broken and stained ceiling tiles through out store. o
99 The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.
2023 food permit not on display. o Print Date: 1/17/2023 Page 1 of 3

Nutrition Springs in High Springs: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nutrition Springs in High Springs last inspected?
Nutrition Springs in High Springs was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 9, 2024. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
How many inspections has Nutrition Springs in High Springs had?
Nutrition Springs in High Springs has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Nutrition Springs in High Springs find?
Nutrition Springs in High Springs was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 9, 2024 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
Has Nutrition Springs in High Springs had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Nutrition Springs in High Springs has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Nutrition Springs in High Springs?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Nutrition Springs in High Springs are: 2-103.11(O): Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) 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; 2-402.11: Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11.

Nearby Establishments to Nutrition Springs

Stories You May Have Missed High Springs

This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with Nutrition Springs. How we collect and verify this data.