Sunshine Food Mart # 844 in Merritt Island

Last inspected:

844 N Banana River Dr, Merritt Island, FL 32952
Overview

Sunshine Food Mart #844 is a convenience store limited-service food facility in Merritt Island. The facility received one inspection on September 9, 2026, resulting in four violations. Raw shell eggs and raw bacon were stored over milk and drinks, creating a cross-contamination hazard; these items were relocated during the inspection. The person in charge could not correctly answer questions about employee health protocols and disease transmission prevention. The establishment lacked written procedures for cleaning vomit and diarrhea discharge, with documentation provided during the visit. No certified food protection manager was on staff at the time of inspection, though documentation was provided. The facility met sanitation inspection requirements after corrections were made.

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

1FDACS Insp.
4Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Sunshine Food Mart # 844 in Merritt Island: 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
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: LOGAN SAMUELSEN, SENIOR 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.

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(1) Food is not protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding or display from: ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP
Retail: Containers of raw shell eggs and raw bacon stored over milk and drinks. COS: Raw shell eggs and raw bacon moved to new location. x
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 is unable to answer questions on employee health. Industry documents provided during visit
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
Establishment did not have any written procedures for cleanup of vomit and diarrhea. Vomit and diarrhea documentation 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.
No Certified Food Protection Manager Certificate provided during visit. Documentation Provided

Sunshine Food Mart # 844 in Merritt Island: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sunshine Food Mart # 844 in Merritt Island last inspected?
Sunshine Food Mart # 844 in Merritt Island was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 9, 2026. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Sunshine Food Mart # 844 in Merritt Island had?
Sunshine Food Mart # 844 in Merritt Island has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Sunshine Food Mart # 844 in Merritt Island find?
Sunshine Food Mart # 844 in Merritt Island was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 9, 2026 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Sunshine Food Mart # 844 in Merritt Island had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Sunshine Food Mart # 844 in Merritt Island has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Sunshine Food Mart # 844 in Merritt Island?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Sunshine Food Mart # 844 in Merritt Island 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; 3-302.11(A)(1): Food is not protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding or display from: ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) P; 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 Pf.

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