S&s Food Stores in Lake City

Last inspected:

537 Sw State Road 247, Lake City, FL 32025
Overview

S&S Food Stores #352 in Lake City operated as a convenience store with limited food service and had 5 inspections on record between September 2022 and December 2025, with a combined 12 violations. The September 2022 inspection documented 7 violations including priority and priority foundation findings: poisonous or toxic materials (multiple chemicals stored over the warewash sink in the back room) were corrected on site, ice shoots on a soda machine in the retail area were not clean to sight or touch and were cleaned during inspection, and four priority foundation violations related to employee health procedures, backflow prevention, and handwashing soap were cited but not corrected on site. The July 2023 inspection found 3 violations. Two focused inspections in July and September 2023 related to hurricane assessment and regulatory notice found no violations. The most recent inspection on December 22, 2025 documented 2 violations, both noted as corrected; inspector notes indicated limited hemp was present at the time of inspection and directed the facility to email completed corrected reports to [email protected].

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

5FDACS Insp.
12Violations

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.

— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 2 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. Limited hemp at time of inspection.

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)Repeat
Retail area - Ice chute on soda machine not clean, mold like substance build up. COS - Ice chute cleaned during 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)
Back room area - Food stored on floor of stock room.
— 3 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: GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Comments: Copy of 2023 Senate Bill 1676 Department Notice provided at time of visit.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

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 chutes on soda machine not clean, mold like substance build up. COS - Ice chutes cleaned and sanitized during inspection.

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-602.11(C) Bulk food available for consumer self-dispensing is not prominently labeled in plain view of the consumer with the manufacturer's or processor's label; or a card, sign or other method that includes the common name of the food or 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; or the information does not include nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(C)
Retail area - No ingredients information for self service donuts. COS - Ingredients posted 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 plug.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 7 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Comments: Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.

Risk-Based Violations

4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf
Retail area - Ice shoots on soda machine not clean to sight or touch. COS - Ice shoots cleaned 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
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 - Multiple chemicals stored over warewash sink. COS - Chemicals moved during inspection. x Print Date: 9/20/2022 Page 1 of 3
6-301.11 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 PfPf
Back room area - No soap provided at hand wash sink next to bulk ice maker. o

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 - Cookies packaged on site, no ingredient label. COS - Cookies removed from retail sale during inspection. x
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 devise on spigot on side of store. o
5-501.11 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors when located outdoors; or indoor receptacles that contain food not kept covered when not in continuous use or after they are filled. 5-501.113
Outside area - Dumpster lid not closed. 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 #352 in Lake City was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 22, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has S&s Food Stores in Lake City had?
S&s Food Stores #352 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 #352 in Lake City was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 22, 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 #352 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 #352 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); 3-602.11(C): Bulk food available for consumer self-dispensing is not prominently labeled in plain view of the consumer with the manufacturer's or processor's label; or a card, sign or other method that includes the common name of the food or 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; or the information does not include nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(C); 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.
Does S&s Food Stores in Lake City have any repeat violations?
Yes, S&s Food Stores #352 in Lake City has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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).

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