Pure Discount in Madison

Last inspected:

296 E Base St, Madison, FL 32340
Overview

Pure Discount, a convenience store with limited food service in Madison, operated without a valid food permit at the time of inspection. On September 10, 2026, the facility received a sanitation inspection that identified 12 violations across multiple operational areas.

Critical violations included the absence of a probe thermometer for monitoring cold holding temperatures of perishable foods, lack of a certified food protection manager, and failure to maintain the handwashing sink in accessible condition (a bucket of water was stored in the basin; the inspector documented corrective action on-site with the bucket's removal). Additional violations addressed employee health reporting procedures that were not documented in a verifiable manner, insufficient hand drying supplies at both the ware washing station and restroom, and missing handwashing signage at the ware washing sink.

Facility maintenance and storage deficiencies included single-use cups and straws stored directly on the floor behind the counter, dirt and debris inside the ware washing sink, inadequate drainboard space for air-drying equipment, a dirty toilet and hand wash sink in the outdoor restroom, an open dumpster lid, and damaged floor and ceiling tiles in the retail area. The inspector provided employee health guidelines, a certified food protection manager handout, and multiple regulatory handouts addressing corrective measures. The facility met the sanitation inspection.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

1FDACS Insp.
12Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Pure Discount in Madison: FDACS Inspection History (1)

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
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 12 violations· Operating Without Permit

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 and reporting agreement provided. Handouts provided: Hand Washing Signage, Certified Food Protection Manager Handout, Vomiting and Diarrheal Guidance, Copies of 5K-4.030, of 5K-4.034, April 2025 Department Notice, Hemp Extract for Human Consumption Child-resistant Packaging Resources, Hemp and Hemp Extract for Human Consumption FAQ industry handouts, additional copies of Hemp and Kratom Age Restriction Signs and August Notice of 5KER26-11. This initial inspection that is the subject of this report is an inspection by the Department to determine the food establishment’s food safety compliance along with Florida Rule 5K-4.034. Products not cited or included in this report should not be assumed to comply with Florida law. It is the responsibility of every Food Establishment to ensure its products are compliant. Initial inspection conducted per request # 5168128.

Risk-Based Violations

2-103.11(P) 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(P) PfPf
Food establishment was unable to provide employee health reporting responsibilities in a verifiable manner.
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 - Bucket of water stored inside hand wash sink basin. COS - Bucket was removed making hand wash sink accessible for use.
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
Ware Washing Area - No hand washing signage located at the hand sink.
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 Area - No means of drying hands located at the hand wash station. Back Room Area - No means of drying hands inside single restroom.
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.
Food establishment could not provide a certified food protection manager certificate.

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.
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)
Retail Area - Box of single use cups and straws stored directly on the floor behind the counter.
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 - Dirt and debris located inside ware washing sink.
4-301.13 Drainboards, utensil racks, or tables not large enough to accommodate all soiled and cleaned items that accumulate during hours of operation or not provided for necessary utensil holding before cleaning and after sanitizing. 4-301.13
Ware Washing Area - Food establishment does not have adequate drainboard space for proper air drying of future intended food equipment and operations.
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 - Observed dirty and soiled toilet and hand wash sink inside outdoor single restroom.
5-501.11 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors when located outdoors; or indoor receptacles that contain food not kept covered when not in continuous use or after they are filled. 5-501.113
Outside Grounds - Dumpster lid kept open between times of use.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Retail Area - Broken and missing floor tiles. Water stained ceiling tiles.

Pure Discount in Madison: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pure Discount in Madison last inspected?
Pure Discount in Madison was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 10, 2026. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
How many inspections has Pure Discount in Madison had?
Pure Discount in Madison has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Pure Discount in Madison find?
Pure Discount in Madison was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 10, 2026 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
Has Pure Discount in Madison had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Pure Discount in Madison has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Pure Discount in Madison?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Pure Discount in Madison are: 2-103.11(P): 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(P) 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; 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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