Choice Food Mart in Lake Helen
303 N Summit Ave, Lake Helen, FL 32744
Choice Food Mart in Lake Helen, FL has 9 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 3 violations and 16 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement actions.
Last inspected FDACS: May 27, 2025
Choice Food Mart in Lake Helen: FDACS Inspection History (9)
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.
— 5 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: This Focused Inspection is being conducted offsite to document a verbal conversation to help assist the food establishment with
compliance of recent food safety observations and continuing issues. Inspector verified via phone conversation that all stop sale
orders for various hemp inhalables and ingestibles are still in effect.
FE owner requests that items be picked up. I instructed owner to call the number on the red tag and schedule a pickup.
The original Stop-Sale Order remains in effect from 12/12/24 for various hemp inhalables and ingestibles due to no certificate of
analysis and attractive to children. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at
(850) 245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or when required documents have been obtained to request food safety
inspector visit for written release of product and/or equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will
result in Administrative Action.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: This Focused Inspection is being conducted offsite to document a verbal conversation to help assist the food establishment with
compliance of recent food safety observations and continuing issues. Inspector verified via phone conversation that all stop sale
orders for various hemp inhalables and ingestibles are still in effect.
The original Stop-Sale Order remains in effect from 12/12/24 for various hemp inhalables and ingestibles due to no certificate of
analysis and attractive to children. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at
(850) 245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or when required documents have been obtained to request food safety
inspector visit for written release of product and/or equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will
result in Administrative Action.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: The original Stop-Sale Order remains in effect from 12/12/24 for various hemp inhalables and ingestibles due to no certificate of
analysis and attractive to children. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at
(850) 245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or when required documents have been obtained to request food safety
inspector visit for written release of product and/or equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will
result in Administrative Action.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection - Check-back Needed· Re-Inspection Required
Comments: The original Stop-Sale Order remains in effect from 12/12/24 for various hemp inhailables and ingestibles due to no certificate of
analysis and attractive to children.. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at
(850) 245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or when required documents have been obtained to request food safety
inspector visit for written release of product and/or equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will
result in Administrative Action.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: The original Stop-Sale Order remains in effect from 12/12/24 for various hemp inhailables and ingestibles due to no certificate of
analysis and attractive to children.. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at
(850) 245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or when required documents have been obtained to request food safety
inspector visit for written release of product and/or equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will
result in Administrative Action. Food establishment has been reminded to not remove products from store without department
approval.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections
— Focused Inspection· 2 violations· 15 stop-sale orders· Focused Inspection
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
77
Hemp extract distributed or sold in the state does not have a certificate of analysis
prepared by an independent testing laboratory that states: a. The hemp extract is the product of a batch
tested by the independent testing laboratory; b. The batch contained a total delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol
concentration that did not exceed 0.3 percent pursuant to the testing of a random sample of the batch; c.
The batch does not contain contaminants unsafe for human consumption and d. The batch was processed
in a facility that holds a current and valid permit issued by human health or food safety regulatory authority,
and that meets sanitation requirements documented on a report from the regulatory agency. s. 581.217(7)
(a)1, F.S.
Retail: A certificate of analysis was not available for various hemp products. Quick response
code does not link to the certificate of analysis listed on the packaging of the following products. See
supplements. Flying Monkey SPACE MONKEY GRAPE SODA 20 GUMMIES | 200MG DELTA 8 are also
placed under stop sale due to attractive to children.
77
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.
Hemp Extract products observed to be Attractive to Children - product and/or labels in the
shape of an animal, human, or cartoon; or bears any resemblance to an existing candy product. See
supplements. Flying Monkey SPACE MONKEY GRAPE SODA 20 GUMMIES | 200MG DELTA 8 are also
placed under stop sale due to no certificate of analysis.
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A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks properly
supplied and accessible.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Equipment AND/OR product was removed from service or sale.
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Physical Facilities: Hot and cold water available; under pressure.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Equipment AND/OR product was removed from service or sale.
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Food Temperature Control: Thermometers provided and
accurate.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Equipment AND/OR product was removed from service or sale.
STOP SALE ORDER
Reason: FS
581.217 Distribution and Retail Sale of Hemp Extract. * Attractive to Children.
Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release of product by contacting the Business
Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected].
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
STOP SALE ORDER
Reason: FS
581.217 Distribution and Retail Sale of Hemp Extract. * Attractive to Children.
Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release of product by contacting the Business
Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected].
Print Date: 12/12/2024
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Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
STOP SALE ORDER
Reason: FS
581.217 Distribution and Retail Sale of Hemp Extract. * Attractive to Children.
Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release of product by contacting the Business
Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected].
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
STOP SALE ORDER
Reason: FS
581.217 Distribution and Retail Sale of Hemp Extract. * Attractive to Children.
Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release of product by contacting the Business
Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected].
Print Date: 12/12/2024
Page 5 of 10
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
STOP SALE ORDER
Reason: FS
581.217 Distribution and Retail Sale of Hemp Extract. * Attractive to Children.
Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release of product by contacting the Business
Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected].
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
STOP SALE ORDER
Reason: FS
581.217 Distribution and Retail Sale of Hemp Extract. * Attractive to Children.
Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release of product by contacting the Business
Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected].
Print Date: 12/12/2024
Page 6 of 10
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
STOP SALE ORDER
Reason: FS
581.217 Distribution and Retail Sale of Hemp Extract. * Attractive to Children.
Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release of product by contacting the Business
Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected].
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
STOP SALE ORDER
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Distribution and Retail Sale
Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when appropriate documentation has been obtained, contact the Business
Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected].
Print Date: 12/12/2024
Page 7 of 10
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
STOP SALE ORDER
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Distribution and Retail Sale
Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when appropriate documentation has been obtained, contact the Business
Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected].
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
STOP SALE ORDER
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Distribution and Retail Sale
Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when appropriate documentation has been obtained, contact the Business
Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected].
Print Date: 12/12/2024
Page 8 of 10
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
STOP SALE ORDER
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Distribution and Retail Sale
Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when appropriate documentation has been obtained, contact the Business
Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected].
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
STOP SALE ORDER
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Distribution and Retail Sale
Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when appropriate documentation has been obtained, contact the Business
Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected].
Print Date: 12/12/2024
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When the department or its duly authorized agent finds, or has probable cause to believe, that any food or food-processing equipment is in
violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter so as to be dangerous, unwholesome, fraudulent, or insanitary within the meaning
of this chapter, an agent of the department may issue and enforce a stop-sale, stop-use, removal, or hold order, which order gives notice that
such article or processing equipment is, or is suspected of being, in violation and has been detained or embargoed and which order warns all
persons not to remove, use, or dispose of such article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise until permission for removal, use, or disposal
is given by the department or the court. It is unlawful for any person to remove, use, or dispose of such detained or embargoed article or
processing equipment by sale or otherwise without such permission in accordance with 500.172 (1) Florida Statutes.
AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL ORDERS, NOTICES, AND REPORTS IN THIS
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT
If you wish to contest the Department's action, you have the right to request an administrative hearing to be conducted in accordance with
Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes and to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative. Your request for hearing must
contain:
1. Your name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number (if any).
2. The name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number of your attorney or qualified representative (if any) upon whom service of
pleadings and other papers shall be made.
3. A statement that you are requesting an administrative hearing and dispute the material facts alleged by the department, in which case you must
identify the material facts that are in dispute (formal hearing), or that you request an administrative hearing and that you do not dispute the facts
alleged by the department (informal hearing).
4. A statement of when (date) you received the Notice and the file number of this Notice.
Your request for a hearing must be received at the address shown on this Notice within twenty-one (21) days of receipt of this
Notice. If you fail to obtain a Release from this Notice or fail to request an administrative hearing within the twenty-one (21) day
deadline you waive your right to a hearing and the Department may enter a Final Order imposing up to the maximum penalties as authorized by
Florida Law.
HEARING WAIVER AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS
MKT
I, _____________________________________________________
the person in charge of Choice Food Mart hereby waive a notice and a
hearing as provided in Chapter 120, Florida Statutes and waive all rights as provided on the last page of this report.
____________________________________________
(Signature)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this document.
(Signature of FDACS Representative)
(Signature of Representative)
BONNIE KRONZ, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II
MKT, CASHIER
Print Name and Title
FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13
Allison Lauricella
Sanitiation and Safety Specialist
Print Date: 12/12/2024
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Lot: Number of Packages:
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— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: This Focused Inspection is being conducted offsite to document a verbal conversation to help assist the food establishment with
compliance of recent food safety observations and continuing issues. Inspector verified with owner via phone conversation that all
stop uses for food processing issued on 08/27/24 remain in effect.
The original Stop-Use Order of all food processing due to no hand washing sink in ware washing area, no hot water throughout
establishment and no probe thermometer remains in effect from inspection on 8/27/24.. Food establishment can visit
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or when
required documents have been obtained to request food safety inspector visit for written release of product and/or equipment.
Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: This Focused Inspection is being conducted offsite to document a verbal conversation to help assist the food establishment with
compliance of recent food safety observations and continuing issues. Inspector verified with owner via phone conversation that all
stop uses for food processing issued on 08/27/24 remain in effect.
The original Stop-Use Order of all food processing due to no hand washing sink in ware washing area, no hot water throughout
establishment and no probe thermometer remains in effect from inspection on 8/27/24.. Food establishment can visit
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or when
required documents have been obtained to request food safety inspector visit for written release of product and/or equipment.
Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Focused Inspection· 1 violation· 1 stop-sale order· Operating Without Permit
Comments: Check-Back release issued for Stop Use Order of walk in cooler. Inspector verified walk in cooler maintains 41 degrees for time
temperature control for safety foods.
The original Stop-Use Order of all food processing due to no hand washing sink in ware washing area, not hot water throughout
establishment and no probe thermometer remains in effect from inspection on 8/27/24.. Food establishment can visit
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or when
required documents have been obtained to request food safety inspector visit for written release of product and/or equipment.
Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action.
This food establishment was found to be operating with an expired food permit. To renew a food permit, visit
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520.
This visit associated with request # 5118973
Good Retail Practice Violations
99
Expired Permit - The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit.
500.12(1)(a), F.S., 5K-4.020(5), F.A.C.Repeat
Food establishment is currently operating with an expired food permit.
A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact
surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Equipment was obtained, repaired or replaced, checked, and released.
Choice Food Mart in Lake Helen: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (16)
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.
Choice Food Mart in Lake Helen: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Choice Food Mart in Lake Helen last inspected?
- Choice Food Mart in Lake Helen was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on May 27, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Choice Food Mart in Lake Helen had?
- Choice Food Mart in Lake Helen has 9 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Choice Food Mart in Lake Helen find?
- Choice Food Mart in Lake Helen was most recently inspected by FDACS on May 27, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Choice Food Mart in Lake Helen had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, Choice Food Mart in Lake Helen has 16 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS.
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