Stop N Go in Lake City
Last inspected:
5277 S Us Highway 441, Lake City, FL 32025Stop N Go #2 in Lake City experienced multiple stop-sale orders on April 25, 2025 for hemp extract products marked as attractive to children and for labeling violations under Florida Food Law. All products were voluntarily destroyed by the establishment and witnessed by the inspector. Across four inspections from June 2022 to October 2025, the facility recorded 25 total violations, with recurring issues centered on employee health policy documentation, sanitizer test strip availability, and employee training on foodborne illness prevention. A high-priority violation for the absence of an employee health policy was cited during the June 2022 inspection. The most recent focused inspection on October 21, 2025 found no violations, with the inspector noting the product subject to the prior stop-sale order was not found at the facility.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Stop N Go 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.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection. Product not found.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 9 violations· 8 stop-sale orders· Met Requirements
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
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)
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) PfPfRepeat
Person in charge was not able to correctly respond to foodborne illness related questions.
Print Date: 4/25/2025
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Citation Description: 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) Pf
Observation: Person in charge could not provide employee reporting responsibilities in a verifiable
manner.
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 PfPfRepeat
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to
an event that involves the discharge of vomit or diarrhea.
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Hemp extract intended for human consumption distributed or sold in the state
without being in a container that includes: a. A scannable barcode or quick response code linked to the
certificate of analysis of the hemp extract batch by an independent testing laboratory; b. The batch number;
c. The internet address of a website where batch information may be obtained; d. The expiration date; and
e. The number of milligrams of each marketed cannabinoid per serving. s. 581.217(7)(a)(2) F.S.
Retail Area - Hemp Extract products found without a working QR code that links to a
certificate of analysis. See supplement.
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Distribution or sale of a hemp extract that is attractive to children in violation of s.
581.217(7)(e), F.S. The hemp extract product, or the package, label, or advertisement for the product, is in
the shape of humans, cartoons, or animals; or bears any reasonable resemblance to an existing candy
product that is familiar to the public as a widely distributed, branded food product such that a product could
be mistaken for the branded product, especially by children; or the product contains any color additives.
Retail area - Hemp Extract products observed to be attractive to children: product and/or
labels in the shape of an animal, human, or cartoon; or bear any resemblance to an existing candy product.
See supplements
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Good Retail Practice Violations
4-302.14
Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of
sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf
No Chemical test strips available at time of inspection.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Multiple stained and damaged areas of ceiling through out store.
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 - Excessive dust build up on fans guards in walk in cooler.
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Retailer selling kratom products for human consumption did not post a clear and
conspicuous sign directly adjacent to the display of the products which states: "THE SALE OF KRATOM
TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS PROHIBITED, PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR
PURCHASE". 5K-4.030(4)(a), F.A.C.
No Kratom age restriction sign posted. COS - Kratom age restriction sign posted during
inspection.
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Food establishment manufactures, processes, packs, holds, prepares or sells food
products intended for human consumption beyond the scope of the existing permitted food extablishment
type pursuant to 5K-4.020, F.A.C. Food Establishment shall remit payment of appropriate fee within 10
days.
Food Establishment was found to be operating beyond the scope of their food permit.
Currently making pizzas with toppings. Changed food type during inspection.
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INSPECTION: KRATOM
Violation No.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS
581.217 Distribution and Retail Sale of Hemp Extract. * Attractive to Children.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS
581.217 Distribution and Retail Sale of Hemp Extract. * Attractive to Children.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS
581.217 Distribution and Retail Sale of Hemp Extract. * Attractive to Children.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS
581.217 Distribution and Retail Sale of Hemp Extract. * Attractive to Children.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 8 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.
Risk-Based Violations
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)
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
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.
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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 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.
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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 paper towels in unisex restroom.
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3-201.11(C)
Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101, 9
CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381. 3-201.11(C) PfPf
Retail area - Pop tarts removed from original package offered for sale missing labeling
information. COS -Pop tarts removed from sale during inspection.
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Print Date: 3/22/2023
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Citation Description: 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 Pf
Observation: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an
event that involves the discharge of vomit or diarrhea.
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Good Retail Practice Violations
4-302.14
Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing
solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf
Back room area - No chemical test strips available for warewash sink during inspection.
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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.
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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.
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6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Multiple stained and damaged ceiling tiles through out store.
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— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 8 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.
The issues described in the associated consumer complaint were addressed with the person in charge during this visit.
Risk-Based Violations
2-201.11(A)
The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the
person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past
illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional
employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or
diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) PP
FOOD ESTABLISHMENT DOES NOT HAVE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.
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Retailer selling hemp extract intended for inhalation did not post a clear and conspicuous sign
directly adjacent to the display of the product which states: "THE SALE OF HEMP EXTRACT INTENDED FOR
INHALATION TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS PROHIBITED, PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR
PURCHASE". 5K-4.034(8)(a), F.A.C.
RETAIL AREA - FOOD ESTABLISHMENT DOES NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED DEPARTMENTAL
PROOF OF AGE SIGNAGE FOR INHALABLE HEMP EXTRACT. COS - INHALABLE HEMP EXTRACT SIGNAGE
WAS PROVIDED AND POSTED BEFORE COMPLETION OF THE INSPECTION.
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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 SIGNAGE AT HAND WASH STATION IN RESTROOM.
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Print Date: 6/2/2022
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Citation Description: 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) Pf
Observation: FOOD PROCESSING AREA - FULLY COOKED SAUSAGE COLD HELD FOR MORE THAN 24
HOURS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION COOLER WAS NOT DATE MARKED. COS - DATE OF OPENING WAS
VERIFIED AND PROPERLY DATE MARKED DURING THE INSPECTION.
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Good Retail Practice Violations
4-302.11
Food dispensing utensil not available for each container displayed at consumer self-service
unit such as buffet or salad bar. 4-302.11 Pf
RETAIL AREA - ONE UTENSIL PROVIDED FOR TWO DIFFERENT PICKLED ITEMS (PICKLED
EGGS AND SAUSAGES). DISCUSSED WITH PERSON IN CHARGE.
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4-501.11
Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not kept intact,
tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part of can opener not kept
sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a container is opened. 4-501.11
FOOD PROCESSING AREA - ESTABLISHMENT'S PROBE THERMOMETER IS IN DISREPAIR.
DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT.
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4-302.14
Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing
solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf
FOOD ESTABLISHMENT WAS UNABLE TO PRODUCE ANY SANITIZER TEST STRIPS DURING
THE INSPECTION.
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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 - OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FANS OF CONDENSING UNITS IN WALK
IN COOLER.
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6-501.11
Premises not free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of
the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. 6-501.114
BACK ROOM AREA - UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND OLD DISPLAY ITEMS LOCATED NEAR WALK
IN COOLER ENTRANCE.
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Stop N Go in Lake City: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (8)
Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.
Stop N Go in Lake City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Stop N Go in Lake City last inspected?
- Stop N Go #2 in Lake City was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 21, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Stop N Go in Lake City had?
- Stop N Go #2 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 Stop N Go in Lake City find?
- Stop N Go #2 in Lake City was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 21, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Stop N Go in Lake City had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, Stop N Go #2 in Lake City has 8 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.
- What are the most common violations at Stop N Go in Lake City?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Stop N Go #2 in Lake City are: 4-302.14: Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf; 6-501.11: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11; 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): 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) Pf.
- Does Stop N Go in Lake City have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Stop N Go #2 in Lake City has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 4-302.14: Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf; 6-501.11: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11.
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