Sunshine Food Mart in Melbourne Beach

Last inspected:

3860 S Highway A1a, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951
Overview

Sunshine Food Mart #234 in Melbourne Beach has been subject to multiple stop-sale orders for controlled substances since March 2024. Five stop-sale orders issued on February 6, 2025 under Florida Statutes 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), and 893.03(1)(c)190.a required the immediate removal of controlled substance products; all products were transferred to law enforcement custody. An earlier stop-sale order for Delta 9 Hemp gummies issued March 6, 2024 remained in effect as of January 2025, with the facility required to obtain written release from FDACS before any movement or destruction of the product. Four inspections on record between May 2024 and February 2025 documented zero food safety violations, but focused exclusively on controlled substance compliance and stop-sale order status.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

4FDACS Insp.
1Violations
5Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS:

Sunshine Food Mart in Melbourne Beach: FDACS Inspection History (4)

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.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· 5 stop-sale orders· Focused Inspection

Inspector: Visit #: 9999-7182-2832-34

Comments: Visit conducted to collect and release all controlled substances.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER

Reason: 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substance

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Disposition: Product was released to custody of FDACS Representative for transfer to Law Enforcement.

STOP SALE ORDER

Reason: 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substance

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Disposition: Product was released to custody of FDACS Representative for transfer to Law Enforcement.

STOP SALE ORDER

Reason: 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substance

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Disposition: Product was released to custody of FDACS Representative for transfer to Law Enforcement.

STOP SALE ORDER

Reason: 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substance

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Disposition: Product was released to custody of FDACS Representative for transfer to Law Enforcement.

STOP SALE ORDER

Reason: 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substance

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Disposition: Product was released to custody of FDACS Representative for transfer to Law Enforcement.
— Focused Inspection· 1 violation· Focused Inspection

Inspector: ASHLEY MONTANEZ BRADSHAW, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: The original Stop-Sale Order remains in effect for Delta 9 Hemp gummies. Issued on 03/06/2024. Delta 9 Hemp gummies are a controlled substance. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or when required documents have been obtained to request food safety inspector visit for written release of product and/or equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

Good Retail Practice Violations

96 Stop Sale Order was broken. 500.172(1), F.S, 500.174(1), F.S.Repeat
Visited Establishment for controlled substance collection on stop sale order of Delta 9 Hemp gummies. Person in charge stated they were unable to locate the stop sale order products during the visit. Original stop sale order was issued on 03/06/2024. Delta 9 Hemp gummies were originally placed under stop sale order due to being a controlled substance.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection - Check-back Needed· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: STEPHEN COLLINS

Comments: This offsite industry visit is being conducted to document a verbal conversation to help assist the food establishment with compliance of items under Stop-Sale Stop Sale Order issued on 3/6/24 remains in effect. Food establishment may visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 to request a written release of the Stop Sale Order. If the product contains a controlled substance, a court order obtained by a law enforcement agency may be required before the Department may release the product for destruction. Failure to obtain a written release from the Department prior to moving the stopped product or failure to comply with the terms of the Department's written release will result in Administrative Action.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: STEPHEN COLLINS

Comments: This offsite industry visit is being conducted to document a verbal conversation to help assist the food establishment with controlled substances under Stop-Sale Original Stop-Sale order placed on 3/6/24 remains in effect.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Sunshine Food Mart in Melbourne Beach: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (5)

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.

FDACS stop-sale and stop-use orders for Sunshine Food Mart #234 in Melbourne Beach
DateOrder TypeProductBrand/LotReason
STOP SALE ORDER — Number of Packages: 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substance
STOP SALE ORDER — Number of Packages: 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substance
STOP SALE ORDER — Number of Packages: 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substance
STOP SALE ORDER — Number of Packages: 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substance
STOP SALE ORDER — Number of Packages: 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substance

Sunshine Food Mart in Melbourne Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sunshine Food Mart in Melbourne Beach last inspected?
Sunshine Food Mart #234 in Melbourne Beach was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 6, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Sunshine Food Mart in Melbourne Beach had?
Sunshine Food Mart #234 in Melbourne Beach has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Sunshine Food Mart in Melbourne Beach find?
Sunshine Food Mart #234 in Melbourne Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 6, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Sunshine Food Mart in Melbourne Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
Yes, Sunshine Food Mart #234 in Melbourne Beach has 5 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were released after correction.

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