Choice Food Mart in Lake Helen

Last inspected:

303 N Summit Ave, Lake Helen, FL 32744
Overview

Choice Food Mart in Lake Helen holds a Stop-Sale Order issued on 12/12/24 for various hemp inhalables and ingestibles due to the absence of certificates of analysis and the products being attractive to children. The establishment has not yet obtained the required documentation or achieved compliance as of the most recent inspection on 08/19/26, when a Product Re-inspection Required status was assigned. The facility may request a food safety inspector visit through the FDACS food permit portal or by contacting the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 once corrections have been made and required documents are obtained to secure written release of the affected products.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

4FDACS Insp.
12Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS:

Choice Food Mart in Lake Helen: 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.

— 4 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: KEVIN ROWLANDS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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 result in Administrative Action

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· 12 stop-sale orders· Focused Inspection

Inspector: KEVIN ROWLANDS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Release issued for various hemp products.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER

Reason: 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution and Retail Sale

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

Reason: 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution and Retail Sale

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

Reason: 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution and Retail Sale

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

Reason: 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution and Retail Sale

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

Reason: 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution and Retail Sale

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

Reason: 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution and Retail Sale

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

Reason: 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution and Retail Sale

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

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Distribution and Retail Sale

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

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Distribution and Retail Sale

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

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Distribution and Retail Sale

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

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Distribution and Retail Sale

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

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Distribution and Retail Sale

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
— Product Re-inspection Required· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: KEVIN ROWLANDS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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 result in Administrative Action

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Product Re-inspection Required· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: BONNIE KRONZ, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

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.

Choice Food Mart in Lake Helen: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (12)

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.

FDACS stop-sale and stop-use orders for Choice Food Mart in Lake Helen
DateOrder TypeProductBrand/LotReason
STOP SALE ORDER — Number of Packages: 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution and Retail Sale
STOP SALE ORDER — Number of Packages: 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution and Retail Sale
STOP SALE ORDER — Number of Packages: 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution and Retail Sale
STOP SALE ORDER — Number of Packages: 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution and Retail Sale
STOP SALE ORDER — Number of Packages: 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution and Retail Sale
STOP SALE ORDER — Number of Packages: 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution and Retail Sale
STOP SALE ORDER — Number of Packages: 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution and Retail Sale
STOP SALE ORDER — Number of Packages: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Distribution and Retail Sale
STOP SALE ORDER — Number of Packages: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Distribution and Retail Sale
STOP SALE ORDER — Number of Packages: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Distribution and Retail Sale
STOP SALE ORDER — Number of Packages: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Distribution and Retail Sale
STOP SALE ORDER — Number of Packages: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Distribution and Retail Sale

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 September 18, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Choice Food Mart in Lake Helen had?
Choice Food Mart in Lake Helen has 4 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 September 18, 2026 (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 12 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.

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