S&s Food Stores in Lake City

Last inspected:

3519 N Us Highway 441, Lake City, FL 32055
Overview

S&S Food Stores #337 in Lake City has been inspected 4 times since September 2022. The facility was cited for 18 violations across these inspections, with no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record.

A pattern of handwashing sink accessibility violations emerged across three consecutive inspections: July 2023 cited the sink blocked with cans, September 2022 cited it blocked by a bulk ice maker used for drink storage, and October 2025 found it blocked again. The backflow device violation on an outside spigot was cited in both July 2023 and October 2025. In September 2022, chemicals were stored over a warewash sink and moved to compliance during the inspection. A high-priority violation in July 2023 documented chemicals stored over a warewash sink, corrected on site. Violations corrected during inspections include date marking on box creamer (September 2022) and repositioning of drinks blocking the handwashing sink (September 2022).

The most recent inspection on October 9, 2025 documented 5 violations and was completed with the notation that citations corrected and initialed may be submitted electronically.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

4FDACS Insp.
18Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

S&s Food Stores 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.

— 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

Risk-Based Violations

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 PfPfRepeat
Back room area - Hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink blocked.

Good Retail Practice Violations

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 - Under side of soda machine taps not clean, mold like substance build up.
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
Outside area - No back flow device on spigot on side of store.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Back room area - Multiple stained and damaged ceiling tiles.
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
Back room area - Floor area under bulk ice maker not clean, excessive build up of trash.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: DIANA DUNCAN, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: DAVID BURGESS

Comments: Offsite Focused Visit to conduct assessment for Hurricane Idalia. Inspection report provided via email.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx . MALINDA HARTWIG, MANAGER GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Risk-Based Violations

7-201.11 Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PP
Back room area - Chemicals stored over warewash sink. COS - Chemicals moved during inspection. x
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. COS - Hand wash sign obtained 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 cans.

Good Retail Practice Violations

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
Outside area - No back flow device on spigot on side of store.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Multiple damaged and stained ceiling tiles through out store.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 8 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Comments: Hand wash sign, Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.

Risk-Based Violations

3-501.17(B) Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day the original container is opened onsite not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(B) PfPf
Retail area - Box creamer at coffee station not date marked. COS - Box creamer date marked during inspection. x
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 Print Date: 9/6/2022 Page 1 of 3
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 used to store drinks. COS - Drinks moved from hand wash sink during inspection. x
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 provided at hand wash sink next to bulk ice maker. COS - Hand wash sign obtained during inspection. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an adequate descriptive identity statement; if made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight; an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; or nutritional labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) and (6)
Retail area - Self service cookies packaged on site missing ingredient labels. COS - Cookies removed from retail sale during inspection. o
3-304.12(C)-(F) During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil not stored on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment; in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particles to the drain when used with moist foods; in a clean, protected location when used only with food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or in a container of water maintained at 135°F or greater. 3-304.12(C)-(F)
Back room area - Bulk ice maker scoop stored unprotected between uses. COS - Bulk ice scoop put in protective sleeve during inspection. x
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 plugs. o
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Back room area - Missing and stained ceiling tiles in area above bulk ice maker. 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 #337 in Lake City was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 9, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has S&s Food Stores in Lake City had?
S&s Food Stores #337 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 S&s Food Stores in Lake City find?
S&s Food Stores #337 in Lake City was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 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 #337 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 #337 in Lake City are: 6-501.11: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11; 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; 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.
Does S&s Food Stores in Lake City have any repeat violations?
Yes, S&s Food Stores #337 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; 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; 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.

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