Bear Creek Ranch Country Store in Hosford

Last inspected:

16998 Ne State Road 65, Hosford, FL 32334
Overview

Bear Creek Ranch Country Store, a grocery store in Hosford, received two inspections on record between January 2025 and February 2026. The February 2026 inspection found the facility operating with an expired food permit and cited 5 violations, including a priority foundation violation for food debris buildup on a band saw in the meat room that was corrected on site. The January 2025 preoperational inspection resulted in 2 violations. The facility has submitted documentation for custom animal processing, jerky retail guidance, and a HACCP plan.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
7Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Bear Creek Ranch Country Store in Hosford: 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
— Failure to Renew Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: HAYDEN LECONTE, 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. 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. Documentation Provided: Custom Animal Processing Handout, Jerky at Retail Guidance, Establishment Special Process Approval, Establishment HACCP Plan.

Risk-Based Violations

4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf
Meat Room: Buildup of food debris on band-saw. Band-saw had not been used that day. COS. Equipment was washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
27 A copy of the special process approval, or associated documents, granted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is not maintained. 5K-4.0050(3)(c)
Establishment unable to provide water marked documentation of special process approval and HACCP Plan. COS. Documentation provided.

Good Retail Practice Violations

100 The Food Establishment failed to timely submit its permit renewal application and/or fee as required by rule 5K-4.020(4)-(5), Florida Administrative Code and section 500.12, Florida Statutes.
Establishment failed to renew permit. See Comments. o
3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an adequate descriptive identity statement; if made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight; an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; or nutritional labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) and (6)
Stuffed mushrooms and baked potatoes found available for customer self-service without all required labeling. COS. Items were pulled from retail to behind the counter for customer request. x
4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Smoker Room: Buildup of debris on interior of smoker.
— 1 inspection
— Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: DIANA DUNCAN, SENIOR 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. Visit Per Request #5124036. Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. 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,

Good Retail Practice Violations

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
Back area: Ware wash sink not sealed to the wall.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Walk in freezer: ceiling and wall observed the paint peeling.

Bear Creek Ranch Country Store in Hosford: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bear Creek Ranch Country Store in Hosford last inspected?
Bear Creek Ranch Country Store in Hosford was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 2, 2026. Inspection type: Failure to Renew Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Bear Creek Ranch Country Store in Hosford had?
Bear Creek Ranch Country Store in Hosford has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Bear Creek Ranch Country Store in Hosford find?
Bear Creek Ranch Country Store in Hosford was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 2, 2026 (Failure to Renew Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Bear Creek Ranch Country Store in Hosford had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Bear Creek Ranch Country Store in Hosford has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Bear Creek Ranch Country Store in Hosford?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Bear Creek Ranch Country Store in Hosford are: 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; 6-501.11: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11; 4-601.11(A): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) Pf.

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