Howland's Xpress in Live Oak
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610 11th St Sw, Live Oak, FL 32064Howland's Xpress in Live Oak has received four stop-sale orders issued on August 23, 2025, all citing adulterated food under Florida Statute 500.04 and 500.10 and Chapter 5K-4. The specific products and brands subject to the orders are not detailed in available records; the facility was instructed to contact FDACS for written release once corrections are made. In a focused inspection conducted the same day, the facility was notified of the stop-sale orders and directed to the FDACS food permit portal or the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 to request inspection for product release, with warning that failure to comply may result in administrative action. The facility's most recent inspection on September 12, 2025 was a sanitation inspection that identified 4 violations. Across 5 total inspections dating to August 2023, the facility has accumulated 6 violations on record, including a repeat violation in June 2025 for lack of written procedures to respond to vomiting and diarrheal events. No violations were identified in two prior focused inspections conducted in September and August 2023.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Howland's Xpress in Live Oak: FDACS Inspection History (5)
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.
— 3 inspections
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements
Risk-Based Violations
Good Retail Practice Violations
— Focused Inspection· 1 violation· 4 stop-sale orders· Focused Inspection
Good Retail Practice Violations
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
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— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements
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— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
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— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
Howland's Xpress in Live Oak: 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 |
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| STOP SALE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated. Comments: When corrections have been made, req… | |
| STOP SALE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated. Comments: When corrections have been made, req… | |
| STOP SALE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated. Comments: When corrections have been made, req… | |
| STOP SALE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated. Comments: When corrections have been made, req… |
Howland's Xpress in Live Oak: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Howland's Xpress in Live Oak last inspected?
- Howland's Xpress in Live Oak was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 12, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Howland's Xpress in Live Oak had?
- Howland's Xpress in Live Oak has 5 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Howland's Xpress in Live Oak find?
- Howland's Xpress in Live Oak was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 12, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
- Has Howland's Xpress in Live Oak had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, Howland's Xpress in Live Oak has 4 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Howland's Xpress in Live Oak?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Howland's Xpress in Live Oak are: 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14; 5-501.17: Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17; 6-501.11: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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