S&s Food Stores in Lake City

Last inspected:

1740 Se Baya Dr, Lake City, FL 32025
Overview

S&S Food Stores #304 in Lake City had 5 FDACS inspections on record between October 2022 and December 2024, with a combined 4 violations and no stop-sale orders. A Priority Foundation violation cited in October 2022 documented mold-like substance buildup on the inside of an ice machine in the back room area; bags of ice were voluntarily discarded and the machine was cleaned and sanitized during the inspection. A Priority violation for unmarked bulk box creamers in the retail area was cited in January 2025 and corrected on site when the date was determined and marked during inspection. Two focused inspections conducted in September 2023 in response to Hurricane Idalia assessment found no violations. The most recent inspection on December 4, 2025 was a focused visit to verify hemp product compliance; no hemp products were on site.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

5FDACS Insp.
8Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

S&s Food Stores in Lake City: FDACS Inspection History (5)

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: GREG PENSABENE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Focused visit conducted to verify the compliance of hemp products. No hemp products on site. Request # 5141351

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 4 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 chutes cleaned during inspection.
3-501.18 Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that requires date marking not discarded when it exceeds the 7-day limit, except time that the product is frozen, or does not bear a date mark and the correct date mark cannot be determined. 3-501.18 PP
Retail area - No date marking on bulk box creamers. COS - Date was determined and date marked during inspection. x

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 - Dumpster missing drain plug.
5-501.11 Outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt or is not smooth, durable, and sloped to drain. 5-501.11
Outside area - Box recycling bin sitting in grass area.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: ROBERT KENISTON, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Offsite Focused Visit to conduct assessment for Hurricane Idalia

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: ROBERT KENISTON, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Offsite Focused Visit to conduct assessment for Hurricane Idalia

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Risk-Based Violations

4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf
Back room area - Mold like substance build up on inside of ice machine. COS - Bags of ice Voluntarily discarded and Ice machine cleaned and sanitized during inspection. 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. 6-202.15
Back room area - Back door not tight sealing. o
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Back room area - Hand wash sink near bulk ice maker in disrepair, drain leaks. o
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 - Dumpster missing plugs. o

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 #304 in Lake City was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 4, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has S&s Food Stores in Lake City had?
S&s Food Stores #304 in Lake City has 5 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 #304 in Lake City was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 4, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has S&s Food Stores in Lake City had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, S&s Food Stores #304 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 #304 in Lake City are: 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); 3-501.18: Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that requires date marking not discarded when it exceeds the 7-day limit, except time that the product is frozen, or does not bear a date mark and the correct date mark cannot be determined. 3-501.18 P; 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.

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