Inspector: LORI JAMES, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II
Risk-Based Violations
A pattern on non-compliance was demonstrated by violations for cold & hot holding, cooling,
sanitation, hand washing, consumer advisory, approved source and adulteration.
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Deli/Hot foods area: Case of potato knish on counter next to cheese grater found with
evidence of temperature abuse by stains on box and ice crystals on product. COS: Item was voluntarily
discarded. Stop Sale Order and Release issued, see order.
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Seafood: Shell stock tags not dated with last one sold, kept in chronological order or
maintained onsite for 90 days.
Retail: Raw chicken stored on retail shelf over raw pork. COS: Chicken was moved to proper
location during visit.
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Bakery: Bin of sesame seeds on top of bulk storage bins stored uncovered. Deli/Hot foods
area: Shucked ears of corn stored uncovered on shelf inside walk-in cooler.
Bakery: Mixing machine in corner of department that was not being used had build up of old
food debris on mixing unit.
Deli/Hot food area: Manufacturer minimum contact time for Purell Foodservice Surface
Sanitizer not being followed when used on deli slicers and deli prep counter.
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Deli/Hot food area: Deli meat and cheese slicer in use since 7am not broken down and
properly washed and sanitized at 12pm. COS: Both were properly cleaned, sanitized and verified.
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Deli/Hot foods area: Cheese grater on counter near oven had excessive build-up of old and
dried food debris inside well and on push arm and time/date last cleaned and sanitized unknown. COS: sink
was fixed during visit. Retail: Tongs used at bulk bakery display had build up of old food debris. COS:
Tongs moved to three-compartment sink. Bakery: Large mixing machine next to three-compartment sink
has build up of old food debris on mixing unit and around mixing bowl and time/datee last cleaned and
sanitized is unknown. COS: Item was cleaned during visit.
Deli/Hot foods area: Employee rinsed spoon at three-compartment sink without washing and
sanitizing prior to using for another food item. COS: After instruction, employee returned spoon to
three-compartment sink.
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Print Date: 2/3/2026
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Citation Description: Cooked time/temperature control for safety food not cooled within 2 hours from
135°F to 70°F, or within a total of 6 hours from 135°F to 41°F or less. 3-501.14(A) P
Observation: Bakery: Individually packaged Store-made Flan cakes in walk-in cooler made 3 days prior
had internal temperatures of 44-46 degrees F when checked with an accurate probe thermometer. COS:
Item was voluntarily discarded my manager during visit. Stop Sale Order and release issued, see order.
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Food service: Scrambled eggs, shredded chicken, black beans and cheese sticks that were
made at 8AM found at 930AM with internal temperatures of 68-111 degrees F. COS: In lieu of reheating or
cooling items were voluntarily discarded. Stop sale Order and Release issued, see order.
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Person in charge did not respond correctly to questions regarding food borne illnesses,
symptoms and reporting responsibilites. Employee health guide sent via email.
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Food employees not informed of their reporting responsibilities regarding food borne illness.
Employee reporting agreement sent via email.
Retail: Table talk coconut custard, pumpkin and egg custard pies stored on retail table had
internal temperatures of 55-59 degrees F. COS: Items was voluntarily discarded. Stop Sale Order and
Release issued, see order.
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Deli/Hot foods area: Store made tomato and lettuces made 2 days prior not properly date
marked. COS: Salad was date marked during visit.
Y
x
Deli/Hot food area: Various hams and roast beefs opened more than 24 hours not properly
date marked. COS: Items were properly date marked during visit.
Y
x
Bakery: Bowl of lunch meat ends used to make pizzas along with cheese and sauce not date
marked to indicate when opened. COS: Items was voluntarily discarded my manager during visit. COS:
Stop Sale Order and Release issued, see order.
Y
x
Seafood: Top neck clams in the seafood case not labeled with Live. COS: Clams were
properly labeled during visit.
Written procedures not available. Guidance document for proper response to a Vomit and/or
diarrheal event provided via email.
Food service: Bottles of cleaner stored on prep tables near stove and under prep tables next
to ready to eat items. COS: Bottles were moved to proper location during visit.
Y
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Repeat
COS
Bakery: Employee water bottle stored on counter of prep table. Deli/Hot foods area:
Employee bottled beverage stored on prep table next to deli slicer and on counter next to cheese grater.
Meat: Employee open drink stored on table next to chicken bench. Produce: Employee open drink stored
on counter next to pricing scale. COS: All items were removed from processing areas.
Bakery: Scrub and pan brushes stored in basin of hand sink next to three-compartment.
Deli/Hot foods area: Pots stored on hand sink next to three-compartment sink. Coffee bar: Long handles
spoon stored in basin of hand sink next to espresso machine. COS: Items removed to create access.
Deli/Hot foods area: Hand sink next to stoves missing soap and hand drying device. Bakery:
Hand sink next to three-compartment sink missing hand soap and paper towels. COS: Soap and/or paper
towels provided.
Deli/Hot foods area: No hand wash sign at hand sink next to three-compartment sink. Meat
room: Not hand wash sign at hand sink. Coffee bar: No hand wash sign at hand sink next to espresso
machine. Hand wash signs provided.
Seafood: Bags of lobster meat stored in retail reach-in freezer and available for customer
self-service not labeled for individual resale. COS: Item was returned to original manufacturer packaging.
Good Retail Practice Violations
Bakery: Flan and cheese cakes inside walk-in cooler packaged in closed containers before
being properly cooled.
Meat Dept.- Two bags of frozen meat in bucket inside three-compartment sink thawing in
standing water.
Deli/Hot Foods Department: Person in charge unable to locate and provide thin probe
thermometer at beginning of inspection. COS: Thin probe thermometer located in seafood department later
in inspection.
Coffee service area: Container of sugar next to espresso machine not labeled with common
name.
Backroom: Visible gap along bottom of receiving doors when in closed position.
Deli/Hot Foods area: Wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Bakery: Wet wiping cloths
stored on prep tables.
Bakery: Plastic bowls with no handles stored inside bulk bins holding flour, sugar, sesame
seeds and corn meal. COS: Bowls removed and discarded.
Deli/Hot foods area: Plastic food tray on drying rack next to hand sink hanging off shelf and
in contact with water from leaking hand sink. Bakery: Containers of cooking oil stored on dirty floor near
three-compartment sink.
Bakery: Used pint size plastic containers stored on drying rack at three-compartment sink
after washing. COS: Items discarded.
Deli/Hot Foods area: Steam table found to not hold temperature high enough to maintain
temperature controlled foods at or above 135 degrees F. Stop Use Order issued, see order.
Deli/Hot Foods area: Sanitizer test strips not provided for Purell Food Service Sanitizer being
used on deli meat slicer. Quaternary sanitizer strips not available at three-compartment sink. Meat dept:
Chlorine sanitizer strips not available for chlorine sanitizer used on cutting tables. COS: Sanitizer strips
provided.
Bakery: Heavy accumulation of baked on food debris on sheet pans stored on rolling cart.
Deli/Hot Foods area: Carbon build-up on outside of pots and pans being used and stored.
Bakery: Build-up of old food debris on doors, handles, walls and floor of oven and proofer.
Heavy accumulation of old food debris on outside of bread crumb machine.
Deli/Hot foods area: Water from sewer floor drains backing onto near stoves and ovens and
three-compartment sink and rotisserie chicken oven. Bakery: Water from sewage floor drains backing up
onto floor by large floor mixer and three-compartment sink. COS: Drains were fixed during visit.
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Bakery: Missing ceiling tiles near three-compartment sink and backroom.
Deli/Hot foods area: Heavy accumulation of grease and grime on floors and walls through
out area. Bakery: Heavy accumulation of flour, cornmeal and dust throughout area.
Deli/Hot Foods area: Employee belongings, food and drink stored throughout area. Bakery:
Employee belongings, food and drink stored throughout area.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated.
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Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper date marking and
disposition.
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STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper date marking and
disposition.
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STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time and
temperatures.
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Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.
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Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper hot holding temperatures.
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Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
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.
Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when corrections have been made for request release of equipment,
contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or
[email protected].
Print Date: 2/3/2026
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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.
Release - Other
The Food Establishment voluntarily agrees to release the products listed in the stop-sale order(s) on page(s) 1, 2, 3, 4 for destruction. The Food
Establishment will not hold the Department liable for any lost revenue or income as a result of the destruction.
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Signature of Food Establishment Representative
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
FERNANDO LOPEZ
I, _____________________________________________________ the person in charge of GalaFresh Farms 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.
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(Signature)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this document.
(Signature of FDACS Representative)
(Signature of Representative)
LORI JAMES, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II
FERNANDO LOPEZ, PERSON IN CHARGE & MANAGER
Print Name and Title
FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13
Timothy ONeil, sanitation and safety specialist
Print Date: 2/3/2026
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