Primo Supermarket in Immokalee

306 New Market Rd W, Immokalee, FL 34142

Overview

Primo Supermarket in Immokalee, FL has 5 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 13 violations and 2 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement actions.

5FDACS Insp.
13Violations
2Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS: February 17, 2026

Primo Supermarket in Immokalee: FDACS Inspection History (5)

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
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: JOHN WEAVER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: 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. Request # 5142332 Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. 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.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: LEARY, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx . OMRAN OWADA, PERSON IN CHARGE ALICIA O'LEARY, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

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) PPRepeat
Retail- Raw shelled eggs stored above packaged beverages in retail cooler. (COS) Employee properly stored food items during inspection.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-101.11(A) Materials used in the construction of utensils or food-contact surfaces of equipment allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food; or under normal use conditions, are not safe. Materials used to make single-service or single-use articles allow migration of deleterious substances to food or are not safe. 4-101.11(A), 4-102.11(A)(1) and (B)(1) P
Kitchen- Raw beef stored in non-food grade grocery bags in walk in freezer. (COS) Employee stored beef in food-grade bags during inspection.
— Re-Inspection Required· 11 violations· 2 stop-sale orders· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: LEARY, 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. Provided Proper Cooling Methods Handout.

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(2) Different types of raw animal foods not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding or display by using separate equipment, arranging food in equipment so that cross contamination is prevented, or preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas. 3-302.11(A)(2) PP
Retail- Raw chicken stored above raw beef in self-service cooler. (COS) Employee properly stored food items during inspection. Print Date: 9/9/2025 Page 1 of 3 x Y x 18 P Citation Description: Cooked time/temperature control for safety food not cooled within 2 hours from 135°F to 70°F, or within a total of 6 hours from 135°F to 41°F or less. 3-501.14(A) P Observation: Kitchen- Cooked chicken and rice internal temperatures 75.F, 80.F at 12:00, cooked and cooling since 8:30. (COS) Employee voluntarily discarded food items during inspection. x
3-501.14(B) Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature not cooled within 4 hours to 41°F or less. 3-501.14(B) PP
Retail- Taco beef steak and steak rounds prepared and packaged onsite internal temperatures 50.F, 56.F ambient cooling in self-service retail cooler. (COS) Employee stored food items in walk in freezer to rapidly cool to internal temperature 41.F or below during inspection. x
3-501.16(A)(2) Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) PP
Retail- Various dairy products internal temperature 44.F in self-service retail cooler. (COS) Employee stored temperature controlled food items in working cold holding unit to rapidly cool during inspection. x
3-501.17(A) Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held for more than 24 hours not clearly marked 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 of preparation not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(A) PfPf
Front Service Counter- Salsa prepared onsite not date marked. (COS) Employee date marked salsa 09-08-25 during inspection. x
6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14
Kitchen- No hand wash sign on display at food service hand sink. (COS) Employee displayed sign during inspection.
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- Raw beef stored in hand wash sink. (COS) Employee removed beef from sink during inspection.
3-201.11(C) Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101, 9 CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381. 3-201.11(C) PfPf
Retail- Prepackaged popsicles from approved source not intended to be sold individually does not bear proper labeling for self-service. (COS) Manager removed popsicles from sale.
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.Repeat
Retail- No food protection manager certificate available for establishment.

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-501.15(B) Time/temperature control for safety food that is cooling is not loosely covered or uncovered to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food, or not arranged in equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls. 3-501.15(B)
Kitchen- Cooked chicken internal temperature 52.F at 12:00, cooling since 8:30, 51.F at 1:15. Cooked chicken cooling covered in dense container. (COS) Employee stored uncovered in walk in freezer to rapidly cool to 41.F or below during inspection.
3-304.12(C)-(F) During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil not stored on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment; in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particles to the drain when used with moist foods; in a clean, protected location when used only with food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or in a container of water maintained at 135°F or greater. 3-304.12(C)-(F)
Front Service Counter- Ice cream scoop stored in standing water at room temperature. (COS) Employee properly stored scoop during inspection.
4-101.11(A) Materials used in the construction of utensils or food-contact surfaces of equipment allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food; or under normal use conditions, are not safe. Materials used to make single-service or single-use articles allow migration of deleterious substances to food or are not safe. 4-101.11(A), 4-102.11(A)(1) and (B)(1) P
Kitchen- Cooked rice stored in non-food grade grocery bags. (COS) Employee stored rice in food grade bags during inspection. x Print Date: 9/9/2025 Page 2 of 3 45 Citation Description: Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part of can opener not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a container is opened. 4-501.11 Observation: Retail- Self-service retail cooler does not maintain temperature controlled food items at internal temperature 41.F or below. (COS) Manager turned down thermostat to properly cold hold food items.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time and temperatures.

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time and temperatures.

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: JOHN WEAVER

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. Focused Inspection - Release stop use ice machine. Hand sink installed.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Primo Supermarket in Immokalee: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (2)

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.

FDACS stop-sale and stop-use orders for Primo Supermarket in Immokalee
DateOrder TypeProductBrand/LotReason
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE Number of Packages: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time and tempe…
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE Number of Packages: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time and tempe…

Primo Supermarket in Immokalee: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Primo Supermarket in Immokalee last inspected?
Primo Supermarket in Immokalee was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 17, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Primo Supermarket in Immokalee had?
Primo Supermarket in Immokalee has 5 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Primo Supermarket in Immokalee find?
Primo Supermarket in Immokalee was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 17, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Primo Supermarket in Immokalee had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
Yes, Primo Supermarket in Immokalee has 2 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.
What are the most common violations at Primo Supermarket in Immokalee?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Primo Supermarket in Immokalee are: 4-101.11(A): Materials used in the construction of utensils or food-contact surfaces of equipment allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food; or under normal use conditions, are not safe. Materials used to make single-service or single-use articles allow migration of deleterious substances to food or are not safe. 4-101.11(A), 4-102.11(A)(1) and (B)(1) P; 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14; 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.
Does Primo Supermarket in Immokalee have any repeat violations?
Yes, Primo Supermarket in Immokalee has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 4-101.11(A): Materials used in the construction of utensils or food-contact surfaces of equipment allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food; or under normal use conditions, are not safe. Materials used to make single-service or single-use articles allow migration of deleterious substances to food or are not safe. 4-101.11(A), 4-102.11(A)(1) and (B)(1) P.

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