Cherry Lake Food Mart in Madison
Last inspected:
8113 N State Road 53, Madison, FL 32340Cherry Lake Food Mart in Madison has operated under significant compliance challenges. The facility had 2 inspections on record between October 2022 and January 2025, with a combined 19 violations. A January 29, 2025 inspection found 8 violations including employee health reporting failures, missing written procedures for vomit and diarrhea cleanup, absent sanitizer test strips, and handwashing sink deficiencies (no paper towels in the ware wash room, no soap in the restroom). An October 2022 inspection documented 11 violations while the facility was operating without a valid food permit, including the same employee health policy gaps, missing cleanup procedures, missing sanitizer test strips, and a handwashing sink being used for water storage (corrected on site). The most recent inspection on January 29, 2025 resulted in "Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements" following provision of employee health reporting guidance and correction materials.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Cherry Lake Food Mart in Madison: FDACS Inspection History (3)
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.
Employee Health reporting agreement provided, along with guidance for the clean up of vomit and diarrhea.
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
Employees are not informed in a verifiable manner that they report illnesses per the
employee health policy. See comments.
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
There are no written procedures for the clean up of vomit and diarrhea. See comments.
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
Ware wash room: no paper towels at hand wash sink. Restroom: no soap at hand wash sink.
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
Retail: no hand wash sign at hand wash sink. Provided.
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.
Certification for a Food Manager could not be found.
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)
There is no ambient air thermometer in the walk in cooler (37 degrees F).
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
There are no sanitizer test strips available.
99
The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.
Current food permit is not displayed.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Visit performed to follow-up on Hurricane Debby.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit· 11 violations· Operating Without Permit
Comments: All requests for a new food permit submitted January 1 through June 30, shall be assessed a permit fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and
Rule 5K-4. All requests for a new food permit submitted July 1 through December 31, shall be assessed permit fees of fifty percent
(50%) of the applicable fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and Rule 5K-4.
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 reporting responsibilities in a verifiable manner.
o
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 does not have written procedures for responding to a vomiting and diarrheal
event.
o
74
Retailer selling hemp extract intended for inhalation did not post a clear and conspicuous sign
directly adjacent to the display of the product which states: "THE SALE OF HEMP EXTRACT INTENDED FOR
INHALATION TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS PROHIBITED, PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR
PURCHASE". 5K-4.034(8)(a), F.A.C.
Retail Area - Food establishment does not have the required departmental proof of age signage for
inhalable hemp extract. COS - Inhalable hemp extract signage was provided and posted before completion of the
inspection.
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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
Back Room Area - Hand wash sink was used to store a gallon of water. COS - Water was relocated
during the inspection.
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Print Date: 10/27/2022
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Pf
Citation Description: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by
a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date
or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days;
or the day the original container is opened onsite not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(B) Pf
Observation: Back Room Area - Open package of fully cooked sausages, cold held for more than 24 hours, in the
walk in cooler did not contain a date mark. COS - Date of opening was verified by management and properly date
marked during the inspection.
x
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 in the walk in cooler. Ambient air temperature was 38
degrees F.
o
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 could not provide sanitizer test strips during the inspection.
o
4-501.14
Warewashing equipment; sinks, basins or other receptacles used for washing or rinsing raw
food or laundering wiping cloths; or drainboards or equipment used to substitute for drainboards not cleaned before
use, throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils and ensure
the equipment performs its intended function, and at least every 24 hours when used. 4-501.14
Back Room Area - Ware washing sink has visible dirt buildup near areas around basin and sealing
points to counter.
o
5-501.11
Outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not constructed of
nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt or is not smooth, durable, and sloped to drain. 5-501.11
Outside Grounds - Dumpster located directly on grass.
o
6-501.16
After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment
or supplies. 6-501.16
Back Room Area - Used mop stored inside an empty mop ringer in a position that does not allow mop
head to air dry between times of use. COS - Mop was relocated and inverted to allow to air dry.
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6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Retail Area - Observed water stained ceiling tiles.
o
99
The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food
permit has been submitted. Food Establishment shall remit payment of appropriate fee within 10 days. 500.12(1)
(a)F.S., 5K-4.020(4)(b) F.A.C.
Food establishment is operating without a food permit with an application submitted due to company
ownership restructuring.
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Cherry Lake Food Mart in Madison: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cherry Lake Food Mart in Madison last inspected?
- Cherry Lake Food Mart in Madison was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 29, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Cherry Lake Food Mart in Madison had?
- Cherry Lake Food Mart in Madison has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Cherry Lake Food Mart in Madison find?
- Cherry Lake Food Mart in Madison was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 29, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
- Has Cherry Lake Food Mart in Madison had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Cherry Lake Food Mart in Madison has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Cherry Lake Food Mart in Madison?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Cherry Lake Food Mart in Madison are: 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) Pf; 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; 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.
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