Sun Stop in Lake City
Last inspected:
4046 Sw State Road 47, Lake City, FL 32024Sun Stop #0341 in Lake City has 5 inspections on record dating back to June 2022, with a total of 20 violations documented across those inspections. The facility has experienced recurring temperature control violations and employee health policy violations. A June 2022 inspection found hot-held hot dogs at 119°F, pizza rolls at 109°F, and sausage at 121°F (all below the required 135°F minimum), and marinara sauce cold-held at 45°F (above the 41°F maximum) — all items were voluntarily discarded during the inspection. An April 2023 inspection cited the person in charge for inability to correctly respond to questions about employee health reporting, disease transmission prevention, and employee notification responsibilities, and found no probe thermometer available and no paper towels in portable restrooms. A July 2025 inspection found a repeat violation for chemical sanitizer in a sanitizing bucket measuring 500 PPM (parts per million) of active chlorine — the sanitizing water was poured out during the inspection. The two focused inspections in August and September 2023 related to a consumer complaint and a Hurricane Idalia assessment yielded no violations.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Sun Stop 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· 3 violations· 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
7-204.11
Chemical sanitizer or other chemical antimicrobial applied to food-contact surface
does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940 or 40 CFR 180.2020. 7-204.11 PPRepeat
Retail area- Sanitizer solution in sanitizing bucket = 500 PPM COS - Sanitizing water poured
out during inspection.
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 - Pizza, muffins, cookies and sandwiches packaged on site missing ingredients.
COS - Pizza, muffins, cookies and sandwiches removed from sale during inspection.
Y
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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 - Drain pipes in walk in cooler not clean, mold like substance build up.
— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Offsite Focused Visit to conduct assessment for Hurricane Idalia
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: The issues described in consumer complaint # 5100782 Have been discussed with store management.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· 7 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.
o
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.
o
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
Outside area - No paper towels in portable restrooms.
o
Print Date: 4/6/2023
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Pf
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.
o
Good Retail Practice Violations
4-302.12
Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in
ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable
small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods.
4-302.12 Pf
No probe thermometer available during inspection.
o
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 - No ingredients information for self service donuts. COS - Self service donuts
removed from sale during inspection.
x
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 fitting.
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 - Excessive dust on walls in walk in cooler.
o
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 10 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.
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) PP
Retail area - Hot dogs = internal temperature of 119 degrees F, pizza rolls = internal temperature 109
degrees F., and Sausage = internal temperature 121 degrees F. COS - Hot dogs, sausage and pizza rolls voluntarily
discarded during inspection.
x
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.
o
3-501.16(A)(2)
Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below.
3-501.16(A)(2) PP
Pizza processing area - Marinara Sauce = 45 degrees F at cold holding table. COS - Marinara Sauce
voluntarily discarded during inspection.
x
Print Date: 6/22/2022
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Good Retail Practice Violations
4-302.12
Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring
food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter
probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf
Pizza processing area - Food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe not
provided to measure the temperature in thin foods.
o
3-305.11
Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored where
it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11
Back room area - Boxes of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. COS - boxes of food moved during
inspection.
x
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)
Pizza processing area - Pizza boxes and single use to go containers stored on floor. COS - Pizza
boxes and to go containers moved during inspection.
x
6-501.18
Plumbing fixtures including but not limited to handwashing sinks, toilets and urinals not
cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. 6-501.18
Pizza processing area - Hand wash sink not clean to sight.
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 lids not closed.
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 - Sighted heavy syrup build up on floors around soda fountain box storage.
o
6-305.11
Dressing rooms or dressing areas not designated when employees routinely change their
clothes in the establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not provided for the orderly storage of employee’s
clothing and other possessions. 6-305.11
Pizza processing area - Employee jacket stored over containers of bread crumbs. COS - Employee
jacket moved during inspection.
x
Sun Stop in Lake City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sun Stop in Lake City last inspected?
- Sun Stop #0341 in Lake City was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on July 14, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Sun Stop in Lake City had?
- Sun Stop #0341 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 Sun Stop in Lake City find?
- Sun Stop #0341 in Lake City was most recently inspected by FDACS on July 14, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
- Has Sun Stop in Lake City had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Sun Stop #0341 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 #0341 in Lake City are: 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; 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) Pf; 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 Pf.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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