Brown's Grocery in Holt

Last inspected:

531 Us-90, Holt, FL 32564
Overview

Brown's Grocery in Holt operates without a valid food permit. During a pre-permit inspection on November 13, 2025, the facility received 6 violations including a priority citation for raw eggs stored above ready-to-eat foods in the deli reach-in dairy cooler. The raw eggs were corrected on site and moved to proper storage. The establishment has submitted a permit application and must remit the required fee within 10 days to resume licensed operation.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
6Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Brown's Grocery in Holt: 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 - Product Re-inspection Required· 6 violations· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: ROBERT KENISTON, 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. 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. Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the memo section of the check or money order. Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must meet all permitting requirements as specified in Rule 5K-4.020(2)(a)-(e), F.A.C. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted and must be accompanied by an invoice. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Failure to meet all permitting requirements will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to suspend food activities.

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(1) Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP
Deli area Reach in Dairy cooler: Raw eggs stored above ready to eat foods. COS. Raw eggs were moved and stored properly. x
4-602.12 Food-contact surface of cooking or baking equipment not cleaned at least every 24 hours, or cavity or door seals of microwave oven not cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. 4-602.12
Deli area: Microwave with a build up of food debris on the inside.

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-302.12 Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12
No common names on working containers of Flour, sugar, rice, Chicken breading and fish breading. COS. Common names were placed on all working containers.
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
Deli area: Ho hair restraints worn by food service workers.
81 Kratom Products improperly labeled as provided in emergency rule 5KER25-4. Kratom products must be labeled with the concentration of 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) as provided in 5KER25-4, expressed in "parts per million (PPM) on a dry-weight basis," of the net contents of the package.Repeat
Kratom products improperly labeled as provided in emergency rule 5KER25-4. Brand names: Viva zen, MIT45, OPMS and Earth Kratom.
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.
Food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. See Comments. o INSPECTION: KRATOM PRODUCTS Violation No.

Brown's Grocery in Holt: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brown's Grocery in Holt last inspected?
Brown's Grocery in Holt was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on November 13, 2025. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Product Re-inspection Required.
How many inspections has Brown's Grocery in Holt had?
Brown's Grocery in Holt has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Brown's Grocery in Holt find?
Brown's Grocery in Holt was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 13, 2025 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Product Re-inspection Required).
Has Brown's Grocery in Holt had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Brown's Grocery in Holt has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Brown's Grocery in Holt?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Brown's Grocery in Holt are: 3-302.11(A)(1): Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) P; 4-602.12: Food-contact surface of cooking or baking equipment not cleaned at least every 24 hours, or cavity or door seals of microwave oven not cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. 4-602.12; 3-302.12: Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12.

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