Handy Food Store # in Immokalee

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820 W Main St, Immokalee, FL 34142
Overview

Handy Food Store #0091 in Immokalee received 13 violations during an inspection on October 7, 2025. A priority violation documented bleach stored above a Pepsi cola beverage bottle in the retail area; the bleach was corrected to proper storage during the inspection. Priority foundation violations included the person in charge failing to correctly answer employee health policy questions, an opened package of hot dogs in the walk-in cooler lacking a date mark (subsequently marked), a missing quaternary sanitizer test kit in the kitchen, and a cutting board stored in the handwashing sink (removed during inspection). The facility also lacked written procedures for responding to vomitus or diarrhea discharge events. A trainee was present and all violations were verified by the primary inspector. Most violations were corrected on site.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
13Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Handy Food Store # in Immokalee: 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
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 13 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: JOHN WEAVER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

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. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. Vomiting and diarrhea guidelines provided

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
RETAIL: person in charge did not respond correctly to all of the employee health policy questions o
3-501.17(B) Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day the original container is opened onsite not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(B) PfPf
WALK IN COOLER: opened package of hot dogs not date marked (cos) hot dogs date marked. x Print Date: 10/7/2025 Page 1 of 3 24 Pf Citation Description: 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 Observation: RETAIL: written procedures not available
7-301.11 Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11 PP
RETAIL: bottles of bleach displayed above pepsi cola beverage (cos) bottle of bleach stored properly x
6-301.13 Sink used for food preparation or utensil washing, or a service sink or curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water or similar wastes provided with handwashing aids or devices required for a handwashing sink. 6-301.13
KITCHEN: paper towel dispenser installed above the warewash sink.
5-205.11 Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf
KITCHEN: cutting board stored in the hand sink (cos) cutting board removed.
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.
RETAIL: no certified food protection manager certificate available

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-501.13 Time/temperature control for safety food not thawed under refrigeration that maintains the food at 41°F or less, completely submerged under cold running water with sufficient velocity to agitate and float off loose particles, or as part of the cooking process. When thawed under cold running water, ready-to-eat food allowed to rise above 41°F or raw animal food allowed to be above 41°F for more than 4 hours. 3-501.13 (A)-(D)
KITCHEN: frozen food and raw chicken thawing at room temperature (cos) product moved to the walk in cooler
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
KITCHEN: container breading not labeled with common name (cos) container labeled
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
KITCHEN: bread and cheese stored next to the hand sink (cos) bread and cheese stored away from the hand sink.
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
KITCHEN: quaternary sanitizer test kit not available
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
KITCHEN: faucet leaking at the warewash sink.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
BACKROOM: restroom ceiling vent hanging loose from the ceiling.
6-501.16 After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. 6-501.16
BACKROOM: mop stored in a mop bucket and not hung to dry

Handy Food Store # in Immokalee: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Handy Food Store # in Immokalee last inspected?
Handy Food Store # 0091 in Immokalee was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 7, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Handy Food Store # in Immokalee had?
Handy Food Store # 0091 in Immokalee has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Handy Food Store # in Immokalee find?
Handy Food Store # 0091 in Immokalee was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 7, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Handy Food Store # in Immokalee had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Handy Food Store # 0091 in Immokalee has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Handy Food Store # in Immokalee?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Handy Food Store # 0091 in Immokalee are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 6-301.13: Sink used for food preparation or utensil washing, or a service sink or curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water or similar wastes provided with handwashing aids or devices required for a handwashing sink. 6-301.13; 5-205.11: Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 Pf.

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