J K Food Mart in Live Oak
Last inspected:
969 Ohio Ave N, Live Oak, FL 32064J K Food Mart in Live Oak has been inspected twice on record, with 15 total violations documented across both inspections. The facility received citations for systemic management failures in employee health procedures, temperature monitoring, and sanitation practices. An April 2025 inspection found the establishment unable to provide written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events, lacked a required probe thermometer for cold-holding temperature checks, and could not produce sanitizer test strips. A November 2023 inspection cited similar deficiencies: absent employee health reporting documentation, unavailable sanitizer test strips, and a handwashing sink in the retail area blocked by segregated damaged beverages. All violations were classified as Priority Foundation (Pf) — systemic compliance issues. The most recent inspection on April 8, 2025 was completed with the establishment meeting sanitation requirements after corrections were made.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
J K Food Mart in Live Oak: 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.
— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 8 violations· 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.
Updated Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.
Vomiting and Diarrheal Guidance, State Hemp Rule and Hemp Packaging Notice provided.
Risk-Based Violations
4-602.11(E)
Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control
for safety food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for
iced tea dispensers and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment
or utensils; or in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of
equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup
dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by
the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude
accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E)
Retail Area - Nozzle on soda machine for water was observed to have heavy calcium residue
buildup. COS - Nozzle was removed and washed, rinsed and sanitized during the inspection.
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
Food establishment was unable to provide a written procedure for responding to the cleanup
of a vomiting and diarrheal event.
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
Food establishment could not provide a required probe thermometer for taking cold holding
temperatures of perishable foods.
3-305.11
Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food
stored where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11
Retail Area - Boxes of packaged Sabritos stored directly on the floor. Back Room Area Gallons of milk stored directly on the floor of the walk in cooler.
4-903.11(A)
Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6
inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. 4-903.11(A)
Back Room Area - Boxes of single use cups were stored directly on the floor inside the dry
storage area.
4-302.14
Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of
sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf
Food establishment was unable to provide sanitizer test strips during the inspection.
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
Back Room Area - Dust buildup observed on ceiling near refrigeration units inside the walk in
cooler.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Back Room Area - Water stained ceiling tiles located inside dry storage area.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 7 violations· 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.
Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.
Risk-Based Violations
2-103.11(O)
Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are
informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about
their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf
Food establishment was unable to provide employee health reporting responsibilities in a
verifiable manner.
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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
Retail Area - Hand wash sink was used to store assorted canned beverages that were
damaged and segregated for credit. Discussed with associate.
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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.
Food establishment was unable to provide a certified food protection manager certificate.
Good Retail Practice Violations
4-204.11
Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature
or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest
part of a hot food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety
food not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is
located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to
be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D)
Back Room Area - No visible thermometer inside walk in cooler. Ambient air temperature is
39 degrees F. Retail Area - No visible thermometer in three door reach in cooler containing assorted
packaged sandwiches, raw shell eggs and milk. Ambient air temperature is 40 degrees.
4-302.14
Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of
sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf
Sanitizer test strips were unavailable during the inspection.
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 Grounds - Drain plug is missing in establishment's dumpster.
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
Back Room Area - Dust accumulation observed on condensing unit fans and ceiling inside
the walk in cooler.
J K Food Mart in Live Oak: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was J K Food Mart in Live Oak last inspected?
- J K Food Mart in Live Oak was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on April 8, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has J K Food Mart in Live Oak had?
- J K Food Mart in Live Oak has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of J K Food Mart in Live Oak find?
- J K Food Mart in Live Oak was most recently inspected by FDACS on April 8, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
- Has J K Food Mart in Live Oak had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, J K Food Mart in Live Oak has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at J K Food Mart in Live Oak?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at J K Food Mart in Live Oak are: 4-302.14: Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf; 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; 4-602.11(E): Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment or utensils; or in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E).
- Does J K Food Mart in Live Oak have any repeat violations?
- Yes, J K Food Mart in Live Oak has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 4-302.14: Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf; 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.
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