Gods Loving Hands Feeding the Homeless INC in Lake Park

101 N Congress Ave, Lake Park, FL 33403
Overview

Gods Loving Hands Feeding the Homeless Inc in Lake Park has been subject to FDACS inspection authority and faced two stop-sale orders within five months in 2025, both for adulterated time/temperature control for safety foods stored at improper cold-holding temperatures. On November 25, 2025, prepackaged deli meat displayed in a reach-in cooler measured 42°F when the required minimum is 41°F; on December 5, 2025, prepackaged cut collard greens in the walk-in cooler measured 45°F. Both products were voluntarily destroyed by management and witnessed by the inspector. A December 5, 2025 sanitation inspection cited six violations including the cold-holding temperature issue, a missing consumer advisory for raw oysters, blocked access to a handwashing sink in the deli department (corrected on site by moving a speed cart and trash can), and a non-functional soap dispenser at another handwashing sink (replaced during the visit). The facility has had 7 focused or routine inspections since September 2022, with 8 total violations on record, primarily concentrated in late 2025. The most recent inspection on April 1, 2026 was a focused inspection with no violations.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

0Inspections
0Violations
0Closures
7FDACS Insp.
2Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS:

Gods Loving Hands Feeding the Homeless INC in Lake Park: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 0 violations / inspection 0 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg 3.77 violations / inspection 3.77 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Palm Beach County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

Gods Loving Hands Feeding the Homeless INC in Lake Park: FDACS Inspection History (7)

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
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· 1 stop-sale order· Met Requirements

Inspector: TERRI RAINEY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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

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
Produce department- prepackaged cut collard greens received 12/4 stored in walk in cooler have an internal temperature of 45 degrees F when taken with an accurate thermometer. COS- Issued stop sale and release. Product Voluntarily discarded during visit. x
3-603.11(A) Animal food that is raw, undercooked, or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens is served or sold in a ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready-to-eat food without informing consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder using effective written means. 3-603.11(A) PfPf
Retail - No consumer advisory disclosure for prepackaged raw oyster displayed in reach in cooler.
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
Deli department- hand wash sink next to fryers is blocked by speed cart and trash can. COStrash can and speed cart moved to appropriate location during visit.
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
Deli department-soap dispenser at hand wash sink next to blast chiller does not work. COSsoap dispenser replaced, soap provided during visit.

Good Retail Practice Violations

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
Deli department- standing water in walk in deli cooler. COS- water removed during visit.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Back storage area- hole in wall behind merchandise cart

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
— Focused Inspection· 1 violation· 1 stop-sale order· Focused Inspection

Inspector: TERRI RAINEY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Visited establishment per request 5144897/5144915, issue was addressed with the person in charge.

Risk-Based Violations

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) PPRepeat
Retail- prepackaged deli meat displayed in reach in cooler has an internal temperature of 42 degrees F when taken with an accurate thermometer. COS- issued stop sale and release. Product voluntarily discarded during visit. A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted Routine Offsite Inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· 1 violation· Focused Inspection

Inspector: TERRI RAINEY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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. Visited establishment per request 5112854, issues were addressed with person in charge.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Retail- island cooler holding meats has build up of liquid and dried blood. Reach in cooler holding meat has build up of dried blood.
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted Routine Offsite Inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SYED KALEEM, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: MARVIN BENNETT

Comments: The issues described in request # 5084840 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Gods Loving Hands Feeding the Homeless INC in Lake Park: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (2)

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 Gods Loving Hands Feeding the Homeless INC in Lake Park
DateOrder TypeProductBrand/LotReason
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE — Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE — Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.

Gods Loving Hands Feeding the Homeless INC in Lake Park: Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has Gods Loving Hands Feeding the Homeless INC in Lake Park had?
Gods Loving Hands Feeding the Homeless INC in Lake Park has had 0 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
Has Gods Loving Hands Feeding the Homeless INC in Lake Park ever been shut down?
No, Gods Loving Hands Feeding the Homeless INC in Lake Park has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
When was Gods Loving Hands Feeding the Homeless INC in Lake Park last inspected?
Gods Loving Hands Feeding the Homeless INC in Lake Park was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on April 1, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Gods Loving Hands Feeding the Homeless INC in Lake Park had?
Gods Loving Hands Feeding the Homeless INC in Lake Park has 7 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Gods Loving Hands Feeding the Homeless INC in Lake Park find?
Gods Loving Hands Feeding the Homeless INC in Lake Park was most recently inspected by FDACS on April 1, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Gods Loving Hands Feeding the Homeless INC in Lake Park had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
Yes, Gods Loving Hands Feeding the Homeless INC in Lake Park has 2 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 Gods Loving Hands Feeding the Homeless INC in Lake Park?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Gods Loving Hands Feeding the Homeless INC in Lake Park are: 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) P; 4-602.13: Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13; 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 Pf.
Does Gods Loving Hands Feeding the Homeless INC in Lake Park have any repeat violations?
Yes, Gods Loving Hands Feeding the Homeless INC in Lake Park has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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) P.

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