Foo Lots Market in Madison

655 E Base St, Madison, FL 32340

Overview

Foo Lots Market in Madison, FL has 6 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 22 violations.

6FDACS Insp.
22Violations

Last inspected FDACS: January 5, 2026

Foo Lots Market in Madison: FDACS Inspection History (6)

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
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: ROY BROGAN JR, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: The issues described in Request #5147581 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: ROY BROGAN JR, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: This check-back inspection conducted to verify compliance of food safety citations observed during previous inspection. The compliance issues that required a Check-Back have been resolved and this food establishment has Met Inspection Requirements.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements - Check Back Needed· 8 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: ROY BROGAN JR, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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, along with ice packaging requirements and guidance for the written procedures for the cleanup of vomit and diarrhea. Failure to provide ice analysis report in 30 days may result in Administrative Action. Please email report to [email protected].

Risk-Based Violations

2-201.11(A) The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) PP
There is no 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 cleanup of vomit and diarrhea. See comments.
8 Common towel used for drying employee hands. 5K-4.004(3)(e) PfPf
Ware wash area and ice bagging area: common towels being used to dry hands. COS common towels replaced with paper towels.
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
Hand wash sinks in ware wash area, ice bagging area and restroom: no paper towels available. COS paper towels provided at each sink.

Good Retail Practice Violations

213 Microbial analysis of finished product by an approved laboratory not obtained within the required time period. 5K-4.023(8)(a) F.A.C.
Ice bagged onsite: there are no ice analysis reports. See comments.
3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an adequate descriptive identity statement; if made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight; an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; or nutritional labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) and (6)
Bagged ice: no manufacturer, packer or distributor on labels. COS packer name and address placed on bagged ice. x
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
Personal drinks are being stored in ice in the ice machine. COS drinks removed and ice disposed of.
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. 4-501.14Repeat
3 compartment sink basins are unclean.
— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MICHAEL WICKHAM

Comments: Offsite Focused Visit to conduct assessment for Hurricane Idalia

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: PABLO VAQUER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Offsite Focused Visit to conduct assessment for Hurricane Idalia.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· 14 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: KENNETH DAVIDSON, 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. Employee Health Guidelines, reporting agreement and vomiting and diarrheal guidance provided.

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(2) Different types of raw animal foods not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding or display by using separate equipment, arranging food in equipment so that cross contamination is prevented, or preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas. 3-302.11(A)(2) PP
Retail Area - Raw shell eggs were stored above raw shrimp in the reach in cooler. COS Raw shell eggs were adequately relocated during the inspection. x Print Date: 7/31/2023 Page 1 of 4 24 Pf Citation Description: 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 Observation: Food establishment does not have a written procedure for responding to the cleanup of a vomiting and diarrheal event. o
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge incorrectly answered questions relating to their employee health policy. o
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 Washing and Back Room Area - No means of drying hands at the hand wash stations near the ware wash sink and restrooms. Discussed with management.
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
Ware Washing Area - Hand was sink was used to store pencils and soap in basin. COS Sink was made accessible during the inspection. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

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
Ware Washing Area - Old food debris splatter on outside of the ware wash sink basins. Discussed with management. o
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Back Room Area - Observed a leak at the hand wash sink faucet in the restroom, o
5-403.12 Condensate drainage or other non-sewage liquids or rainwater not drained from point of discharge to disposal according to law. 5-403.12
Back Room Area - Observed ice buildup from the condensing units in the walk in freezer. o
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
Back Room Area - Hand wash sink and toilet has buildup and debris in restroom. 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
6-501.12 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
Retail Area - Observed black residue on outside doors and frames of the reach in coolers. o
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Retail Area - Observed multiple water stained ceiling tiles throughout facility. o
6-501.11 Premises not free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. 6-501.114
Back Room Area - Excessive items stored in back room and ware washing area. o
54 Adequate lighting not provided in a handwashing area, food processing or storage area, warewashing area, dressing or locker room, or toilet room. 5K-4.004(1)(b)4., F.A.C
Back Room Area - Insufficient lighting inside walk in freezer. Discussed with management. o
99 The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.
Food establishment's 2023 Annual Food Permit is not displayed. o

Foo Lots Market in Madison: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Foo Lots Market in Madison last inspected?
Foo Lots Market in Madison was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 5, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Foo Lots Market in Madison had?
Foo Lots Market in Madison has 6 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Foo Lots Market in Madison find?
Foo Lots Market in Madison was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 5, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Foo Lots Market in Madison had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Foo Lots Market in Madison has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Foo Lots Market in Madison?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Foo Lots Market in Madison are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) 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; 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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