S&s Food Stores # in Lake City

Last inspected:

1101 N Marion Ave, Lake City, FL 32055
Overview

S&S Food Stores #0333 in Lake City received 2 inspections on record between October 2024 and December 2025, citing a combined 10 violations across both inspections. The facility is a convenience store with packaged ice service.

The most recent inspection on December 9, 2025 found 5 violations including two priority-level findings. Raw pork was stored directly over ready-to-eat products in the walk-in cooler and was moved during the inspection. Chicken tenders held in a hot case measured 120°F, below the required 135°F minimum, and were voluntarily discarded during inspection. An employee was observed not washing hands before donning gloves in the food processing area. The facility lacked written procedures for time-temperature control without temperature as a public health control. A handwashing sink in the back room was blocked with boxes and was cleared during inspection.

The October 7, 2024 inspection documented a handwashing sink in the back room blocked by multiple items next to the bulk ice maker, which was made accessible during that inspection. The December 2025 inspection repeated the handwashing sink accessibility violation in the same location, indicating the issue recurred. Three of the five December violations were corrected on site during the inspection.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
10Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

S&s Food Stores # in Lake City: FDACS Inspection History (2)

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
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Person in charge: MISTY MCCARTER

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. No Hemp products at time of inspection.

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
Back room area - Raw pork stored over ready to eat products in walk in cooler. COS - Raw pork moved during inspection. x
3-501.16(A)(1) Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) PP
Food processing area - Chicken tenders in hot hold case 120 degrees F. COS - Chicken tenders voluntarily discarded during inspection. x Print Date: 12/9/2025 Page 1 of 2 o Y x 22 Pf o Citation Description: Written procedures not prepared in advance, maintained onsite, or made available upon request for the use of time without temperature control as the public health control for holding or displaying time/temperature control for safety food; or written procedures do not specify methods of compliance. 3-501.19(A) Pf Observation: No Written procedures not prepared in advance, maintained onsite, or made available upon request for the use of time without temperature control as the public health control for holding.
2-301.14 Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet room; after caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; or after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. 2-301.14 PP
Food processing area - Employee not washing his hands before donning gloves.
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
Back room area - Hand wash next to bulk ice maker blocked with boxes. COS - Boxes moved during inspection.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-904.11(A)-(B) Cleaned and sanitized utensils handled, displayed or dispensed without protection from contamination of food- and lip-contact surfaces; or knives, forks or spoons that are not prewrapped are not presented so that only the handles are touched by employees or consumers. 4-904.11(A)-(B)Repeat
Back room area - Serving spoons not stored inverted. COS - Serving spoons inverted during inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 5 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.

Risk-Based Violations

4-602.11(E) Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment or utensils; or in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E)
Retail area - Ice chute on soda machine not clean, mold like substance build up. COS - Ice chute cleaned 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
Back room area - Hand wash sink next to bulk ice maker blocked with multiple items. COS Hand wash sink made accessible during inspection.
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
Back room area - No hand wash sign in men's restroom.

Good Retail Practice Violations

5-501.11 Drains in receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables do not have drain plugs in place. 5-501.114
Outside area - No drain plug in dumpster.
99 The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.
Annual food permit not displayed.

S&s Food Stores # in Lake City: Frequently Asked Questions

When was S&s Food Stores # in Lake City last inspected?
S&s Food Stores # 0333 in Lake City was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 9, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has S&s Food Stores # in Lake City had?
S&s Food Stores # 0333 in Lake City has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of S&s Food Stores # in Lake City find?
S&s Food Stores # 0333 in Lake City was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 9, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has S&s Food Stores # in Lake City had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, S&s Food Stores # 0333 in Lake City has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at S&s Food Stores # in Lake City?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at S&s Food Stores # 0333 in Lake City are: 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; 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; 4-602.11(E): Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment or utensils; or in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E).
Does S&s Food Stores # in Lake City have any repeat violations?
Yes, S&s Food Stores # 0333 in Lake City has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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.

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