Sun Stop in High Springs

Last inspected:

18141 Main Street, High Springs, FL 32643
Overview

Sun Stop #348 in High Springs had 3 inspections on record between September 2023 and April 2025. A focused inspection in April 2025 identified 6 violations, including two priority foundation (Pf) level citations: the facility lacked quaternary ammonium sanitizer test strips despite using quat as its sanitizer, and the mop sink in the back room lacked a proper backflow prevention device on its attached hose. Both issues were discussed with the manager and maintenance personnel. Prior focused inspections in January 2025 and September 2023 recorded no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.
6Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Sun Stop in High Springs: 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.

— 2 inspections
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: KENNETH DAVIDSON, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Person in charge: LISSETTE HILL

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

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 Area - Gap exposing daylight at the double front doors.
3-305.11 Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11
Retail Area - Boxes of bug juice and privately labeled bottled water stored directly on the floor near the walk in cooler entrance. COS - All product was adequately relocated to the walk in cooler during the inspection.
4-402.11 Equipment that is fixed because it is not easily moveable not installed with space to allow access for cleaning along the sides, behind or above the equipment; with no more than one thirty-second inch of space from adjoining equipment, walls, or ceiling; or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls when the equipment is exposed to spillage or seepage. Counter-mounted equipment that is not easily moveable not installed to allow cleaning of the equipment or areas underneath or around the equipment by being sealed. 4-402.11
Retail Area - Hand wash sink needs to be re-sealed to the wall next to the food service counter.
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
Food establishment could not provide quaternary ammonium sanitizer test strips. Food establishment has chlorine test strips but utilizes quat as their sanitizer. Discussed with manager.
5-203.14 Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air gap or installation of an approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf
Back Room Area - Mop sink with an attached hose does not contain a proper backflow prevention device. Discussed with manager and maintenance personnel.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Ware Washing Area - Broken and missing floor tiles in processing area adjacent to ware washing sink.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: KENNETH DAVIDSON, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Person in charge: LISSETTE HILL

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: CAROLYN DRAGONE, QUALITY ASSURANCE AND TRAINING SPEC

Comments: Offsite Focused Visit to conduct assessment for Hurricane Idalia

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Sun Stop in High Springs: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sun Stop in High Springs last inspected?
Sun Stop #348 in High Springs was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on April 22, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Sun Stop in High Springs had?
Sun Stop #348 in High Springs has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Sun Stop in High Springs find?
Sun Stop #348 in High Springs was most recently inspected by FDACS on April 22, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Sun Stop in High Springs had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Sun Stop #348 in High Springs has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Sun Stop in High Springs?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Sun Stop #348 in High Springs are: 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; 3-305.11: Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11; 4-402.11: Equipment that is fixed because it is not easily moveable not installed with space to allow access for cleaning along the sides, behind or above the equipment; with no more than one thirty-second inch of space from adjoining equipment, walls, or ceiling; or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls when the equipment is exposed to spillage or seepage. Counter-mounted equipment that is not easily moveable not installed to allow cleaning of the equipment or areas underneath or around the equipment by being sealed. 4-402.11.

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