Sun Stop in Lake City

Last inspected:

556 Sw State Road 47, Lake City, FL 32025
Overview

Sun Stop #0307 in Lake City has 4 inspections on record between October 2022 and December 2025, documenting 11 total violations across multiple inspection cycles. The facility has experienced recurring hot-holding temperature control violations: hot dogs were found at 120°F (minimum required 135°F) during the most recent inspection on December 31, 2025, and an unmarked hot dog in the walk-in cooler was documented during an April 2024 complaint-driven inspection. Both instances were corrected on site. Plumbing violations, specifically the absence of backflow devices on exterior spigots and mop sink hose bibs, have appeared consistently across three inspections (October 2022, April 2024, December 2025), indicating an unresolved systemic issue. Additional violations have included ice machine mold buildup (corrected on site in October 2022), a handwashing sink used for dirty towel storage (October 2022), and absence of written procedures for vomit/diarrhea response protocols (October 2022). The most recent inspection on December 31, 2025 resulted in violations being corrected during the visit.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

4FDACS Insp.
15Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Sun Stop 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· 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].

Risk-Based Violations

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) PPRepeat
Retail area - Hot dog had internal temperature of 120 degrees F. COS - Hot dogs voluntarily discarded during inspection.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-202.16 Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices or not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. 4-202.16
Back room area - Inverted plastic crates being used as shelving for food storage.
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.
6-501.12 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 at far end of walk in cooler not clean, excessive dirt and trash build up.
— 1 inspection
— Met 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. Consumer complaint request # 5112205. Issues described in the consumer complaint were discussed with the person in charge.

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, residue build up. COS - Ice chute 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
Back room area - Hot dog in walk in cooler, for rollers open and not date marked. COS Date was determined and applied 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 at hand wash sink near bulk ice maker.

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
Back room area - No back flow device on mop sink hose bib.
— 1 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· 7 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 . STEPHANIE BARTOSEK, MANAGER 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
Retail area - Ice shoots on soda machine not clean, mold like substance build up. 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 Print Date: 10/12/2022 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 used to store dirty towels. o

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. 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 - No drain plug in dumpster. o
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 under syrup dispenser not clean, excessive syrup build up. Back room area Walls in walk in cooler not clean, mold like substance build up. o
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Back room area - Ceiling tiles missing and stained in storage room. o

Sun Stop in Lake City: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sun Stop in Lake City last inspected?
Sun Stop #0307 in Lake City was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 31, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Sun Stop in Lake City had?
Sun Stop #0307 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 Sun Stop in Lake City find?
Sun Stop #0307 in Lake City was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 31, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Sun Stop in Lake City had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Sun Stop #0307 in Lake City has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Sun Stop in Lake City?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Sun Stop #0307 in Lake City are: 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; 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) P; 4-202.16: Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices or not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. 4-202.16.
Does Sun Stop in Lake City have any repeat violations?
Yes, Sun Stop #0307 in Lake City has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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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