How many inspections has Kurdi Fresh Seafood Market in Lake City had?

Kurdi Fresh Seafood Market in Lake City has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Kurdi Fresh Seafood Market in Lake City find?

Kurdi Fresh Seafood Market in Lake City was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 30, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).

Has Kurdi Fresh Seafood Market in Lake City had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Kurdi Fresh Seafood Market in Lake City has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Does Kurdi Fresh Seafood Market in Lake City have any repeat violations?

Yes, Kurdi Fresh Seafood Market in Lake City has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 6-501.11: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11.

Kurdi Fresh Seafood Market in Lake City

Name: Kurdi Fresh Seafood Market in Lake City Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: December 30, 2025

452 N Marion Ave, Lake City, FL 32055

Suwannee County · Seafood Market Retail · FDACS
Owner: Kurdi Fresh Seafood Market INC
FDACS Estab #: 395504

Overview

Kurdi Fresh Seafood Market in Lake City has 4 inspections on record dating back to November 2022. The facility received a stop-sale order issued December 16, 2022 following a focused inspection, with release contingent on corrections and required documentation submission to FDACS. A November 2, 2022 routine inspection documented 22 violations including priority findings: employee medicine stored adjacent to food product in the processing area (corrected on site), and multiple priority foundation violations including missing shellstock tag dates, unclean equipment (breading sifter with excessive buildup), and employee health policy gaps—the person in charge could not correctly answer questions about foodborne illness prevention and did not ensure employees were informed about foodborne illness reporting in a verifiable manner. An August 31, 2023 focused inspection related to Hurricane Idalia preparation found no violations. The most recent inspection on December 30, 2025 was a routine inspection that documented 6 violations, including a priority foundation plumbing violation: no backflow prevention device on the water spigot in the back room area. The facility met sanitation inspection requirements on that date with violations flagged for correction.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

4FDACS Insp.

28Violations

Last inspected FDACS: December 30, 2025

Kurdi Fresh Seafood Market in Lake City: FDACS Inspection History (4)

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.

2025 — 1 inspection

Dec 30, 2025 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

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. Routine inspection.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-903.11(A) Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. 4-903.11(A)

Upstairs stockroom - To-go containers stored on floor. COS - To-go containers moved during inspection.

4-202.16 Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices or not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. 4-202.16

Stockroom - Inverted plastic crates being used as shelving for food storage.

4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13

Retail area - Tracks on fish display cases not clean, excessive dirt build up. Food processing area - Excessive grease build up on all equipment.

5-203.14 Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air gap or installation of an approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf

Back room area - No back flow device on water spigot in back room.

5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)

Food processing area - 3 compartment sink in disrepair, drain and faucet leaks.

6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11

Retail area - Multiple stained and damaged ceiling tiles. Back room area - Excessive ice build up on walk in freezer floor and walls

2023 — 1 inspection

Aug 31, 2023 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: KRISTEN DAVIS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Offsite Focused Visit to conduct assessment for Hurricane Idalia

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2022 — 2 inspections

Dec 16, 2022 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: KENNETH DAVIDSON

Comments: This focused inspection is in response to Bureau Request # 5089471. The issues described in the request were addressed with the person in charge. Stop Sale Order issued. 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 product

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Nov 2, 2022 — Met Inspection Requirements· 22 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: PATRICK PACE

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. FAILURE TO PROVIDE MICROBIOLOGICAL LABORATORY TEST RESULTS IN 30 CALENDAR DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS VISIT WILL RESULT IN A STOP USE ORDER BEING PLACED ON THE BULK ICE MACHINE, PACKAGING BAGS, AND ICE SCOOPS, AS WELL AS A STOP SALE ORDER BEING PLACED ON ALL PACKAGED ICE BAGS PRODUCED FROM THE BULK ICE MACHINE. IF RESULTS ARE ACQUIRED BEFORE RETURN DATE CALL (850)245-5520 TO REPORT COMPLIANCE, OR E-MAIL RESULTS TO [email protected] Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.

Risk-Based Violations

3-203.12 Shellstock tags or labels do not remain attached to the original container until the container is empty; date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served not recorded on the tag or label; identity of the source of shellstock not maintained by retaining shellstock tags or labels for 90 calendar days from the last date sold or served in chronological order; or shellstock removed from its tagged or labeled container commingled with shellstock from another container before being ordered by the consumer. 3-203.12 PfPf

Multiple shellstock tags missing dates when last one sold. o

4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf

Food processing area - Breading sifter not clean, excessive build up. o

2-103.11(O) Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf

Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner about food borne illnesses. o

2-102.11(C) 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

The person in charge could not correctly answer questions about food borne illnesses. o

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

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomit or diarrhea. o

7-207.11(B) Medicine necessary for the health of an employee not located to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles. 7-207.11(B) PP

Food processing area - Employee medicine stored not shelf next to food product. COS - Employee medicine moved to office during inspection. x Print Date: 11/2/2022 Page 2 of 5

2-401.11 Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11

Food processing area - Employee drinks on table next to food product. COS - Employee drink moved during inspection. x

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

Food processing area - Hand wash sink blocked by chair. COS - Chair moved during inspection. x Print Date: 11/2/2022 Page 1 of 5 8 Pf Citation Description: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf Observation: Service line - No paper towels available at hand wash sink. COS - Paper towels provided during inspection. Back room area - No paper towels available in men's or women's restroom. o

Good Retail Practice Violations

213 Microbial analysis of finished product by an approved laboratory not obtained within the required time period. 5K-4.023(8)(a) F.A.C.

No ice test available during inspection. o

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

Service line - Multiple spices not labeled with common name. COS - Spices labeled during inspection. x

6-501.11 Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf

Outside area - Ants and flies present in walk in cooler. o

2-402.11 Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11

No hair restraints or beard guard on employees in food processing area and service line. o

3-304.14(B)(1) Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces not held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a proper concentration as specified in the Food Code. 3-304.14(B)(1)

Food processing area - Wiping cloths not held in sanitizer in between uses. o

3-304.12(B) During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil stored in food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3-304.12(B)

Service line - Scoops in season bins handle touching product. COS - Scoop taken out during inspection. x

Food processing area - Togo containers not inverted. o

4-101.19 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that requires frequent cleaning not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. 4-101.19

Food processing area - Cardboard used as shelving above fryers. o

4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13

Food processing area - Doors and tracts on all reach in coolers not clean, excessive build up. Service line - Doors and tracts on all reach in coolers not clean, excessive build up. o

5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17

Back room area - No lid on trash can in unisex bathroom o

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

Food processing room - Floors under all equipment not clean, grease and dirt build up. Service line Floors under all equipment not clean, grease and dirt build up. Retail area - A.C. vent excessive dust build up. o

6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11

Food processing area - Ceiling above fryers in disrepair, wood is separating. o

6-501.11 Dressing rooms not used by employees who regularly change their clothes in the establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not used for the orderly storage of employee clothing or other possessions. 6-501.110

Food processing area - Employee personal items not separated for food items. COS - Employee items moved during inspection. x

6-501.14 Intake or exhaust air ducts not cleaned or filters not changed and they are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, or other materials; or ventilation system vented to the outside creates a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge. 6-501.14

Food processing area - Hood vents above fryers not clean, excessive grease build up. o Print Date: 11/2/2022 Page 3 of 5 INSPECTION: VENDED WATER/VENDED ICE Violation Number

Kurdi Fresh Seafood Market in Lake City: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kurdi Fresh Seafood Market in Lake City last inspected?: Kurdi Fresh Seafood Market in Lake City was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 30, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Kurdi Fresh Seafood Market in Lake City had?: Kurdi Fresh Seafood Market in Lake City has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Kurdi Fresh Seafood Market in Lake City find?: Kurdi Fresh Seafood Market in Lake City was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 30, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Kurdi Fresh Seafood Market in Lake City had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Kurdi Fresh Seafood Market in Lake City has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Kurdi Fresh Seafood Market in Lake City?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Kurdi Fresh Seafood Market in Lake City are: 6-501.11: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11; 4-903.11(A): Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. 4-903.11(A); 4-202.16: Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices or not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. 4-202.16.
Does Kurdi Fresh Seafood Market in Lake City have any repeat violations?: Yes, Kurdi Fresh Seafood Market in Lake City has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 6-501.11: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11.