Stricklands Convenient Store in Homosassa
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5378 S Cherokee Way, Homosassa, FL 34448Stricklands Convenient Store in Homosassa has been issued a stop-use order on August 13, 2025 for a soft-serve ice cream machine after an inspector found improper cold holding temperatures. The vanilla and chocolate ice cream mix in the machine's hopper measured 46–47°F, above the required maximum of 41°F, while mix stored in the walk-in cooler was properly maintained at 39°F. The facility must request a written release from FDACS through foodpermit.fdacs.gov or by calling the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 once the equipment has been corrected; failure to comply may result in administrative action. A February 2025 sanitation inspection documented five violations, including hot-held boiled peanuts held at 125–127°F for 24 hours (minimum required 135°F) that were voluntarily discarded by staff, chemical cleaners improperly stored on a counter alongside dishes and near baking pans (all removed and properly restocked on site), missing written emergency response procedures, and an unavailable food temperature probe. Three violations were corrected during that inspection.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Stricklands Convenient Store in Homosassa: 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
— Focused Inspection· 1 violation· 1 stop-sale order· Focused Inspection
Risk-Based Violations
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP USE ORDER
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements
Risk-Based Violations
Good Retail Practice Violations
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
Stricklands Convenient Store in Homosassa: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (1)
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 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.… |
Stricklands Convenient Store in Homosassa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Stricklands Convenient Store in Homosassa last inspected?
- Stricklands Convenient Store in Homosassa was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 13, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Stricklands Convenient Store in Homosassa had?
- Stricklands Convenient Store in Homosassa has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Stricklands Convenient Store in Homosassa find?
- Stricklands Convenient Store in Homosassa was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 13, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Stricklands Convenient Store in Homosassa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, Stricklands Convenient Store in Homosassa has 1 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Stricklands Convenient Store in Homosassa?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Stricklands Convenient Store in Homosassa are: 3-501.16(A)(1): Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) P; 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; 7-201.11: Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 P.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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