Interlachen Foods in Interlachen

Last inspected:

1114 Sr 20, Interlachen, FL 32148
Overview

Interlachen Foods, a supermarket in Putnam County, experienced critical food safety violations in November 2025 related to temperature control and equipment sanitation. A stop-sale order issued November 25, 2025 required the voluntary destruction of adulterated prepackaged broccoli slaw after an internal temperature of 54°F was measured in the produce cooler, exceeding the 41°F cold-holding requirement. The same date, a stop-use order was issued for Produce Display Cooler #2, prohibiting storage of any temperature-controlled food items pending equipment repair and written inspector release. During the November 25 sanitation inspection that led to these orders, inspectors also cited raw pork bacon displayed directly over ready-to-eat hot dogs, smoked sausage, and ham, as well as old food debris on meat saws in the meat department; all items were corrected on site. The facility was operating without a valid food permit at the time of inspection. A focused inspection on December 16, 2025 documented zero violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.
7Violations
2Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS:

Interlachen Foods in Interlachen: 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· 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.

— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 7 violations· 2 stop-sale orders· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: GARRISON SWEAT, 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. Stop Use Order issued on Produce Display Cooler #2. No temperature controlled for safety food items are to be stored or displayed in Produce Display Cooler #2. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or when required documents have been obtained to request food safety inspector visit for written release of equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action. Request # 5143269 Initial Inspection The Minimum Construction Standards have been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit. 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.

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
Retail : Raw pork bacon displayed directly over fully cooked hot dogs. Raw pork bacon displayed directly over fully cooked smoked sausage. Raw pork bacon and raw smoked seasoning meats displayed directly over ready to eat hams. COS : All products moved to appropriate locations. x
4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf
Meat Department : Old food debris on meat saws along saw blade wheels. COS : Saws cleaned, sanitized, and checked during inspection.
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 : Prepackaged broccoli slaw containing cut red cabbage has an internal temperature of 54 degrees F in retail produce cooler. COS : Broccoli slaw voluntarily discarded. Stop Sale and Release Order Issued. See Order. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-501.11 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. 4-501.11Repeat
Retail : Produce display cooler fails to maintain temperature controlled for safety food items at 41 degrees F or lower. Stop Use Order Issued. See Order.
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Meat Department : Fan unit condensate collection system is leaking condensate in meat cutting room.
6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Deli : Dust buildup on ceiling fans and utensil rack. Meat Department : Black substance on walls in meat cutting room.
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. o A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.

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

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used. Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when corrections have been made for request release of equipment, contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected]. Print Date: 11/25/2025 Page 1 of 2 When the department or its duly authorized agent finds, or has probable cause to believe, that any food or food-processing equipment is in violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter so as to be dangerous, unwholesome, fraudulent, or insanitary within the meaning of this chapter, an agent of the department may issue and enforce a stop-sale, stop-use, removal, or hold order, which order gives notice that such article or processing equipment is, or is suspected of being, in violation and has been detained or embargoed and which order warns all persons not to remove, use, or dispose of such article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise until permission for removal, use, or disposal is given by the department or the court. It is unlawful for any person to remove, use, or dispose of such detained or embargoed article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise without such permission in accordance with 500.172 (1) Florida Statutes. Release - Other The Food Establishment voluntarily agrees to release the products listed in the stop-sale order(s) on page(s) 1 for destruction. The Food Establishment will not hold the Department liable for any lost revenue or income as a result of the destruction. ___________________________________ Signature of Food Establishment Representative AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL ORDERS, NOTICES, AND REPORTS IN THIS SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT If you wish to contest the Department's action, you have the right to request an administrative hearing to be conducted in accordance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes and to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative. Your request for hearing must contain: 1. Your name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number (if any). 2. The name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number of your attorney or qualified representative (if any) upon whom service of pleadings and other papers shall be made. 3. A statement that you are requesting an administrative hearing and dispute the material facts alleged by the department, in which case you must identify the material facts that are in dispute (formal hearing), or that you request an administrative hearing and that you do not dispute the facts alleged by the department (informal hearing). 4. A statement of when (date) you received the Notice and the file number of this Notice. Your request for a hearing must be received at the address shown on this Notice within twenty-one (21) days of receipt of this Notice. If you fail to obtain a Release from this Notice or fail to request an administrative hearing within the twenty-one (21) day deadline you waive your right to a hearing and the Department may enter a Final Order imposing up to the maximum penalties as authorized by Florida Law. HEARING WAIVER AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS DYLAN PALMATIER I, _____________________________________________________ the person in charge of Interlachen Foods hereby waive a notice and a hearing as provided in Chapter 120, Florida Statutes and waive all rights as provided on the last page of this report. ____________________________________________ (Signature) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this document. (Signature of FDACS Representative) (Signature of Representative) GARRISON SWEAT, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II DYLAN PALMATIER, MANAGER Print Name and Title FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13 Print Date: 11/25/2025 Page 2 of 2

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— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted Routine Offsite Inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Interlachen Foods in Interlachen: 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 Interlachen Foods in Interlachen
DateOrder TypeProductBrand/LotReason
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.
STOP USE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanabl…

Interlachen Foods in Interlachen: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Interlachen Foods in Interlachen last inspected?
Interlachen Foods in Interlachen was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 16, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Interlachen Foods in Interlachen had?
Interlachen Foods in Interlachen has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Interlachen Foods in Interlachen find?
Interlachen Foods in Interlachen was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 16, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Interlachen Foods in Interlachen had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
Yes, Interlachen Foods in Interlachen 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 Interlachen Foods in Interlachen?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Interlachen Foods in Interlachen 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; 4-601.11(A): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) Pf; 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) P.

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