Abu Food Store in Jacksonville

Last inspected:

2640 Cesery Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Overview

Abu Food Store, a convenience store in Jacksonville, received two stop-use orders on January 27, 2026 for unsanitary equipment under Florida Statutes 500.04 and 500.172. The facility's most recent inspection on the same date, conducted as a sanitation inspection for operating without a valid food permit, identified four violations. Critical findings included no hot water available at the three-compartment sink in the warewashing area and a direct connection between the sewage system and a drain originating from warewashing equipment in the backroom. Both conditions triggered stop-use orders requiring immediate correction before the facility could resume food handling operations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
4Violations
2Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS:

Abu Food Store in Jacksonville: 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
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 4 violations· 2 stop-sale orders· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: CORBETT HULETT, 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].

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-402.12 Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable not sealed to the floor or elevated on legs that provide at least a 6-inch clearance between the floor and the equipment; or counter-mounted equipment that is not easily moveable not elevated on legs that provide at least a 4-inch clearance between the table and the equipment. 4-402.12
Warewash Area - 3 Compartment sink not sealed to the wall.
5-103.11 Water source and system not of sufficient capacity to meet the peak water demands, or hot water generation and distribution system not sufficient to meet peak hot water demands throughout the establishment. 5-103.11 Pf
Warewashing Area - No hot water on 3 compartment sink in warewashing area. Stop Use Order Issued. See Order.
5-402.11 Direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. 5-402.11 Pf
Backroom - Direct connection exists at ware-wash sink drain line.
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 open and operating without a Food Permit. Application submitted. o A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Physical Facilities: Hot and cold water available; under pressure. Comments:

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STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Physical Facilities: Hot and cold water available; under pressure. Comments: Print Date: 1/27/2026 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. 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 I, _____________________________________________________ the person in charge of abu food store 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) CORBETT HULETT, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST ABIYOT ZELELLEW, MANAGER Print Name and Title FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13 Print Date: 1/27/2026 Page 2 of 2

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Abu Food Store in Jacksonville: 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 Abu Food Store in Jacksonville
DateOrder TypeProductBrand/LotReason
STOP USE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Physical Facilities: Hot and cold water available; under pressure. Comments…
STOP USE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Physical Facilities: Hot and cold water available; under pressure. Comments…

Abu Food Store in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Abu Food Store in Jacksonville last inspected?
Abu Food Store in Jacksonville was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 27, 2026. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
How many inspections has Abu Food Store in Jacksonville had?
Abu Food Store in Jacksonville has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Abu Food Store in Jacksonville find?
Abu Food Store in Jacksonville was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 27, 2026 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
Has Abu Food Store in Jacksonville had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
Yes, Abu Food Store in Jacksonville has 2 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Abu Food Store in Jacksonville?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Abu Food Store in Jacksonville are: 4-402.12: Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable not sealed to the floor or elevated on legs that provide at least a 6-inch clearance between the floor and the equipment; or counter-mounted equipment that is not easily moveable not elevated on legs that provide at least a 4-inch clearance between the table and the equipment. 4-402.12; 5-103.11: Water source and system not of sufficient capacity to meet the peak water demands, or hot water generation and distribution system not sufficient to meet peak hot water demands throughout the establishment. 5-103.11 Pf; 5-402.11: Direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. 5-402.11 Pf.

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