Lawtey Community Food Store INC in Lawtey

Last inspected:

23702 Us Highway 301 N, Lawtey, FL 32058
Overview

A stop-sale order issued March 25, 2025 required the release of products found to violate Florida Food Law (FS 500) for contaminants; the products were transferred to FDACS Agricultural Law Enforcement for destruction. The facility had 4 inspections on record between June 2022 and March 2025. A February 2025 focused inspection cited 5 violations, including the absence of written procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events and no probe thermometer available for food temperature measurement. The March 2025 check-back inspection found 0 violations and documented the facility's voluntary agreement to release the stopped products for destruction.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

4FDACS Insp.
5Violations
1Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS:

Lawtey Community Food Store INC in Lawtey: 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.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· 1 stop-sale order· Focused Inspection

Inspector: GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Comments: Check-Back release issued for Stop Use and/or Stop Sale Order. The Food Establishment voluntarily agrees to release the products listed in the stop-sale order for destruction to the Department’s Division of Food Safety for transfer to the Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement for destruction. The Food Establishment will not hold the Department liable for any lost revenue or income as a result of the destruction.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Contaminants

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Product was released to custody of FDACS Representative for transfer to Law Enforcement.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

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. Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events provided. The original Stop-Use Order/Stop-Sale Order remains in effect. 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.

Risk-Based Violations

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 written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomit or diarrhea.
95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
No Certified food protection manager.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-302.12 Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf
No probe thermometer available.
5-501.11 Drains in receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables do not have drain plugs in place. 5-501.114
Outside area - No plug in dumpster.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Damaged and stained ceiling tiles through out store.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: GARRISON SWEAT, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: This Focused Inspection is being conducted offsite to ensure required and/or requested documentation has been received from the food establishment. Ice test has been received. The original Stop-Use Order/Stop-Sale Order remains in effect.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: GARRISON SWEAT, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: The issues described in request 5080479 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection. The original Stop-Use Order/Stop-Sale Order remains in effect.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Lawtey Community Food Store INC in Lawtey: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (1)

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 Lawtey Community Food Store INC in Lawtey
DateOrder TypeProductBrand/LotReason
STOP SALE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Contaminants

Lawtey Community Food Store INC in Lawtey: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lawtey Community Food Store INC in Lawtey last inspected?
Lawtey Community Food Store INC in Lawtey was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 25, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Lawtey Community Food Store INC in Lawtey had?
Lawtey Community Food Store INC in Lawtey has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Lawtey Community Food Store INC in Lawtey find?
Lawtey Community Food Store INC in Lawtey was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 25, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Lawtey Community Food Store INC in Lawtey had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
Yes, Lawtey Community Food Store INC in Lawtey has 1 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were released after correction.
What are the most common violations at Lawtey Community Food Store INC in Lawtey?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Lawtey Community Food Store INC in Lawtey are: 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 Pf; 4-302.12: Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf; 5-501.11: Drains in receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables do not have drain plugs in place. 5-501.114.

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