The Vitamin Shoppe LLC in Jacksonville

Last inspected:

4668 Town Crossing Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32246
Overview

The Vitamin Shoppe Llc #252 in Jacksonville was inspected on March 2, 2026 after submitting a food permit application. The facility was operating without a valid food permit at the time of inspection and was required to remit the permit fee within 10 days. The inspection identified four violations, including a priority violation: boxes of hair dye were stored directly above bottled supplements on a shelf, creating a contamination risk. The person in charge relocated the hair dye to the bottom shelf during the inspection (corrected on site). A priority foundation violation noted that the facility's written procedures for cleanup of vomiting or diarrheal events were incomplete, missing required components for area segregation and food discard protocols. The inspector provided guidance documentation on proper cleanup procedures.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

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Last inspected FDACS:

The Vitamin Shoppe LLC 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· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: HALEIGH OWENS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: KAYLA VANNESS

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. The Minimum Construction Standards 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. Visit per request number 5151971. 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

2-501.11 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 PfPf
This food establishment has written procedures for the cleanup of vomiting or diarrheal events should it occur, which is missing the following minimum required components, Segregation of the affected area and Discarding exposed food and single-service/single-use items. Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events Guidance document provided.
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: Boxes of hair dye stored on shelf directly above bottled supplements. COS: Person in charge relocated all boxes of hair dye to bottom shelf. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-202.15 Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15Repeat
Back Room: Light shining through gaps at bottom and side of exit door.
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.
Establishment: This food establishment is currently operating without a valid food permit. o

The Vitamin Shoppe LLC in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Vitamin Shoppe LLC in Jacksonville last inspected?
The Vitamin Shoppe LLC #252 in Jacksonville was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 2, 2026. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
How many inspections has The Vitamin Shoppe LLC in Jacksonville had?
The Vitamin Shoppe LLC #252 in Jacksonville has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of The Vitamin Shoppe LLC in Jacksonville find?
The Vitamin Shoppe LLC #252 in Jacksonville was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 2, 2026 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
Has The Vitamin Shoppe LLC in Jacksonville had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, The Vitamin Shoppe LLC #252 in Jacksonville has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at The Vitamin Shoppe LLC in Jacksonville?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at The Vitamin Shoppe LLC #252 in Jacksonville are: 2-501.11: 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; 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 P; 6-202.15: Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15.

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