Sam's Club # 6441 in Lakeland
4600 Us Highway 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809
Sam's Club # 6441 in Lakeland, FL has 2 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 8 violations and 4 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement actions.
Last inspected FDACS: June 4, 2025
Sam's Club # 6441 in Lakeland: FDACS Inspection History (2)
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.
— 2 inspections
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 8 violations· 4 stop-sale orders· 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.
Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.
Risk-Based Violations
3-501.14(B)
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from ingredients at ambient
temperature not cooled within 4 hours to 41°F or less. 3-501.14(B) PP
Cafe: Open air cooler next to fountain drinks had various salads and chicken salad
sandwiches from the day prior 06/03/25 with internal temperatures of 43-48 degrees F. Bakery: Strawberry
leches cake, placed out today, inside large open air cooler had temperature of 44 - 48 degrees F. COS: All
items were voluntarily discarded. Stop Sale Order and Release was issued. See supplement.
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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
Meat: Whole chicken inside hot case held for less than 2 hours across from rotisserie oven
had internal temperatures of 129 degrees F at 12:15 pm when tested with an accurate thermometer. Ribs
inside hot case held for 2 hours had internal temperatures of 118 -122. COS: Ribs were voluntarily
discarded and whole chicken was placed in the walk in freezer to cool down during the visit. A Stop Sale
Order and Release Order was issued. See Supplement
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2-501.11
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 PfPf
Establishment does not have a written procedure for Vomit and Diarrheal Clean Up.
Guidance document provided.
2-301.14
Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before
engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or
unwrapped single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet
room; after caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a
handkerchief or tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during
food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before donning
gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; or after engaging in other activities that contaminate
the hands. 2-301.14 PP
Cafe: Employee did not wash hands prior to donning gloves before handling ready to eat
food (RTE). COS: Employees was instructed on hand washing. Employee washed hands and donned
gloves.
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
Cafe: Hand sink next to ice cream machine did not have a drying device. COS: Paper towels
were provided.
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
Meat: Hand sink next to 3 compartment sink had establishment equipment in sink. COS:
Item was removed from sink.
Good Retail Practice Violations
3-501.13
Time/temperature control for safety food not thawed under refrigeration that
maintains the food at 41°F or less, completely submerged under cold running water with sufficient velocity
to agitate and float off loose particles, or as part of the cooking process. When thawed under cold running
water, ready-to-eat food allowed to rise above 41°F or raw animal food allowed to be above 41°F for more
than 4 hours. 3-501.13 (A)-(D)
Cafe: Half gallons cartons of ice cream were thawing on ledge above the hand sink. COS:
Cartons were moved to the cooler to under the ice cream machine to continue thawing.
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
Meat: Hand sink next to 3 compartment sink had a build up of dirt and debris.
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 cooling time and
temperatures.
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 AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time and
temperatures.
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 AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper reheating procedures for hot
holding.
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 AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper hot 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
Comments: The issues described in request #5130622 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
Sam's Club # 6441 in Lakeland: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (4)
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.
| Date | Order Type | Product | Brand/Lot | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time and temperatures. | |
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time and temperatures. | |
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper reheating procedures for hot holding… | |
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper hot holding temperatures. |
Sam's Club # 6441 in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sam's Club # 6441 in Lakeland last inspected?
- Sam's Club # 6441 in Lakeland was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on June 4, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Sam's Club # 6441 in Lakeland had?
- Sam's Club # 6441 in Lakeland has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Sam's Club # 6441 in Lakeland find?
- Sam's Club # 6441 in Lakeland was most recently inspected by FDACS on June 4, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
- Has Sam's Club # 6441 in Lakeland had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, Sam's Club # 6441 in Lakeland has 4 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 Sam's Club # 6441 in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Sam's Club # 6441 in Lakeland are: 2-301.14: Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet room; after caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; or after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. 2-301.14 P; 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; 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.
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