Myakka City Grocery in Myakka City
37155 State Road 70 E, Myakka City, FL 34251
Myakka City Grocery in Myakka City, FL has 5 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 42 violations.
Last inspected FDACS: October 21, 2025
Myakka City Grocery in Myakka City: FDACS Inspection History (5)
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.
— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· 1 violation· Focused Inspection
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.
The issues described in request # 5139597 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection
Risk-Based Violations
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 PfPfRepeat
No hand drying devices available for rest room hand wash sink. Cos, paper towels added to
rest room hand wash sink
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 22 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.
Requests 5138761, 5140544, 5140545
Failure to provide hot water in 30 days may result in Administrative Action. Hot water must be available at all sink fixtures during
business hours. Food Establishment has 30 days to have hot water available at all sink fixtures. Failure to provide hot water
within
30 days will result in Administrative action. Establishment can call (850)245-5520 when corrections have been made to request a
verification visit if hot water is available prior to 30 days.
Issues brought forth in the requests have been brought to the attention of management.
Risk-Based Violations
2-102.11(A)
Demonstration of knowledge not in compliance. At least one Priority violation
observed during the inspection, the establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who
has passed a test through a recognized accredited program, and the person in charge is unable to respond
correctly to food safety questions relevant to the operation. 2-102.11(A), (B), (C)(1) and (4)-(16) PfPf
Retail area- priority violations, no certified food manager, no employee health policy.
Y
o
2-103.11(A)-(N)
A pattern of non-compliance is demonstrated with regard to the duties of the person
in charge. 2-103.11(A)-(N) and (P) PfPf
Retail area- many of the violations from past reports are repeated as of todays inspection.
Y
o
3-304.15(A)
Single-use gloves not used for only one task, used for another purpose, or not
discarded when damaged or soiled or when interruptions occur in the operation. 3-304.15(A) PP
Processing area- used single use plastic gloves are left in breading and re-used. Cosgloves discarded.
Print Date: 10/15/2025
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Y
x
Y
o
3-302.11(A)(4)
Food not protected from cross contamination by storage in packages, covered
containers or wrappings. 3-302.11(A)(4)
Back area- frozen meat patties in the reach in freezer are open and not enclosed in
wrapping.
4-602.11(E)
Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control
for safety food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours
for iced tea dispensers and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service
equipment or utensils; or in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed
components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage
and syrup dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency
specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to
preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E)
Food service area- the soda nozzles have accumulated organic buildup. Processing areathe potato slicer has accumulated food residues.
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
Retail area- there is no employee health policy known to the person in charge. Cosguidance document provided.
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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
Retail area- the person in charge does not know the food-born illnesses or symptoms.
o
3-501.17(A)
Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and
held for more than 24 hours not clearly marked 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 of preparation
not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(A) PfPf
Back area- an open large bag of red meats in the reach in refrigerator is not dated for
expiration as required.
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
Retail area- there is no written procedure to clean up bodily fluids. Guidance document
provided.
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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.Repeat
Retail area- the certified food manager card displayed has expired as of 11/20/2017.
Good Retail Practice Violations
3-501.13
Time/temperature control for safety food not thawed under refrigeration that
maintains the food at 41°F or less, completely submerged under cold running water with sufficient velocity
to agitate and float off loose particles, or as part of the cooking process. When thawed under cold running
water, ready-to-eat food allowed to rise above 41°F or raw animal food allowed to be above 41°F for more
than 4 hours. 3-501.13 (A)-(D)
Back area- three (3) cases of raw chicken are left out in the back room at ambient
temperature to thaw. COS- cases of chicken are placed under refrigeration to thaw properly
6-202.15
Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or
closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid,
self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected
against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air
curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15
Back area- the back door to the establishment is left open.
4-901.11
After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment or utensils not air-dried or not adequately
drained before contact with food, or equipment or utensils dried with a cloth. 4-901.11
Back area- bowls are wet-nested.
4-904.11
Single-service or single-use articles handled, displayed or dispensed without
protection from contamination of food- and lip-contact surfaces; single-service or single-use knives, forks
or spoons not presented so that only the handles are touched by employees or consumers; or
single-service or single-use articles that are intended for food- or lip-contact not furnished for consumer
self-service with the original individual wrapper intact or from an approved dispenser. 4-904.11
Food service area- coffee filters, single service food trays are stored not inverted.
4-502.13(A)
Single-service or single-use articles reused. 4-502.13(A)
Processing area- single use plastic gloves are re-used and left in the breading used for fried
foods.
4-501.11
Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not
kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part
of can opener not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when
a container is opened. 4-501.11
Food service area- the hot-hold case is missing a glass door. This affects the hot holding
temperature for the unit.
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
Back area- there are no sanitizer test strips available.
4-601.11(C)
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food
residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Back area, processing area- refrigeration doors and handles, fryer basket have
accumulated residues.
5-103.12
Water under pressure not provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood
equipment that are required to use water. 5-103.12 Pf
Back area- there is no water available in the rest room.
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 area- the restroom fixtures are not clean .
5-501.17
Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary
napkins. 5-501.17
Back areas- there are no covered receptacles in the rest rooms used by women.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Back area- the mop sink faucet spout is broken off. The faucet in the womens rest room is
corroded and non-functional.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Request 5134148
Issues brought forth in this request have been brought to the attention of management.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Check-Back visit. Hot water is now available at hand wash sink in the processing area.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· 19 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: Vomit/Diarrheal cleanup written procedure:
• Required minimum components:
– Segregation of affected area
– Removal of ill person
– Use of PPE (e.g., gloves, face covering)
– Cleaning & disinfecting affected area
– What to do with exposed FEULSS (Food,Utensils,Equipment,Linens,SingleServeItems)
– Disposal of clean-up materials
The 3-compartment sink must be plumbed through an air-gap drain.
Employees exiting the restroom and employees engaged in processing foods must wash their hands in the sink by the walk-in
cooler until such time as hot water is available at the hand wash sink by the ware-wash area.
Please call/ email Inspector Richard Munson at (850)766-8867 or [email protected] when hot water is available through a
mixing faucet at the hand wash by the 3-compartmet sink.
Risk-Based Violations
2-103.11(A)-(N)
A pattern of non-compliance is demonstrated with regard to the duties of the person in charge.
2-103.11(A)-(N) and (P) PfPf
Retail area- There are repeated violations from past inspections.
o
2-102.11(A)
Demonstration of knowledge not in compliance. At least one Priority violation observed during
the inspection, the establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a
recognized accredited program, and the person in charge is unable to respond correctly to food safety questions
relevant to the operation. 2-102.11(A), (B), (C)(1) and (4)-(16) PfPf
Retail area- the certified food manager's certificate is expired on 11/20/2017, priority violations.
o
3-302.11(A)(4)
Food not protected from cross contamination by storage in packages, covered containers or
wrappings. 3-302.11(A)(4)
Back area- open containers of raw chicken are stored in a novelty ice cream freezer without covering.
o
3-501.18
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that requires date marking not
discarded when it exceeds the 7-day limit, except time that the product is frozen, or does not bear a date mark and
the correct date mark cannot be determined. 3-501.18 PP
Back area- opened thawed /fresh chicken in the novelty ice cream freezer is not dated for expiration.
Cos- chicken to be cooked/sold within 24 hours
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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
Retail area- There is no written procedure for cleaning vomit/diarrheal events.
o
Print Date: 8/3/2022
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Citation Description: Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils,
linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or
partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens,
and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 P
Observation: Back area- cleaning chemicals are stored on shelving next to and above single use cups. Coschemicals removed to bottom shelf.
x
5-202.12(A)
Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least 100°F
through a mixing valve or combination faucet. 5-202.12(A) PfPf
Back area- there is no hot water plumbed to the hand wash sink at the employee restroom / ware
wash area. See comments.
o
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.
Retail area- there is no certified food manager for this establishment
o
Good Retail Practice Violations
211
Packaged ice and vended ice not properly labeled according to regulation. 5K-4.023(9)(d)
F.A.C.
Retail area- in-store bagged ice is not labeled with manufacturer.
o
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.
Retail area- microbiological testing is 60 days overdue.
o
6-501.11
Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their
presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the
premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of
pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf
Retail area- common house flies are present in the retail and processing areas
o
4-501.11
Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not kept intact,
tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part of can opener not kept
sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a container is opened. 4-501.11
Food service area- the hot case is missing the glass door causing a loss of heat.
o
4-101.19
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or
that requires frequent cleaning not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
4-101.19
Back area- raw wood shelving is not non-absorbent. Needs to be sealed.
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
Back area- there are no test strips available for chlorine sanitizer.
o
5-103.11
Water source and system not of sufficient capacity to meet the peak water demands, or hot
water generation and distribution system not sufficient to meet peak hot water demands throughout the
establishment. 5-103.11 Pf
Back area- there is no hot water available at the 3-compartment sink cos- hot water valve turned on
during inspection.
x
5-402.11
Direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment
in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. 5-402.11 Pf
Back area- the 3-compartment sink has been re-plumbed and is no longer indirectly plumbed through
an air gap as required.
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 area, outside area- employee and public restrooms are not clean.
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
Back area- soda syrup spillage under the soda dispensing rack.
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 area- unused equipment stored in the back area
o
99
The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.
Retail area- 2022 food permit is not displayed. Cos- permit found and posted.
x
Print Date: 8/3/2022
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Myakka City Grocery in Myakka City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Myakka City Grocery in Myakka City last inspected?
- Myakka City Grocery in Myakka City was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 21, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Myakka City Grocery in Myakka City had?
- Myakka City Grocery in Myakka City has 5 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Myakka City Grocery in Myakka City find?
- Myakka City Grocery in Myakka City was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 21, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Myakka City Grocery in Myakka City had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Myakka City Grocery in Myakka City has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Myakka City Grocery in Myakka City?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Myakka City Grocery in Myakka City are: 2-103.11(A)-(N): A pattern of non-compliance is demonstrated with regard to the duties of the person in charge. 2-103.11(A)-(N) and (P) Pf; 2-102.11(A): Demonstration of knowledge not in compliance. At least one Priority violation observed during the inspection, the establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program, and the person in charge is unable to respond correctly to food safety questions relevant to the operation. 2-102.11(A), (B), (C)(1) and (4)-(16) Pf; 5-202.12(A): Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least 100°F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. 5-202.12(A) Pf.
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