Cvs Pharmacy # in Ocala

Last inspected:

2401 Sw 27th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471

Part of: CVS Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

CVS Pharmacy #03661 in Ocala has 7 inspections on record dating from October 2023 to November 2025, with a total of 4 violations — all cited in a single October 2023 inspection. That inspection documented toxic retail products (lotions and cleansers) stored directly above packaged electrolyte beverages in the back room, which was corrected on site and relocated during the inspection, and the absence of a probe thermometer for food temperature measurement. All subsequent inspections from March 2024 onward resulted in zero violations. The most recent inspection on November 20, 2025 was a focused inspection with sample collection and no violations noted.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

7FDACS Insp.
4Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Cvs Pharmacy # in Ocala: FDACS Inspection History (7)

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: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SCOTT MINICH, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST N

Person in charge: HOPE PIZZUTO

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SCOTT MINICH, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: SCOTT MINICH, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. Payment by check or money order is also accepted, but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business. The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SCOTT MINICH, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: TARA STAMPER

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. Provided: Handwashing signage, Certified Food Protection Manager and Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events industry handouts.

Risk-Based Violations

7-301.11 Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11 PP
Back Room - Toxic retail lotions and cleansers were observed stored on a storage cart directly above packaged electrolyte beverages. COS. Relocated during inspection. x
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
Back Room - Men's and women's restroom handwashing sinks were observed to not have required signage posted. COS. Provided handwashing signage during inspection.
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 from an approved test provider available at the time of inspection.

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
No probe thermometer available at the time of inspection.

Cvs Pharmacy # in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cvs Pharmacy # in Ocala last inspected?
Cvs Pharmacy # 03661 in Ocala was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on November 20, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Cvs Pharmacy # in Ocala had?
Cvs Pharmacy # 03661 in Ocala has 7 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Cvs Pharmacy # in Ocala find?
Cvs Pharmacy # 03661 in Ocala was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 20, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Cvs Pharmacy # in Ocala had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Cvs Pharmacy # 03661 in Ocala has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Cvs Pharmacy # in Ocala?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Cvs Pharmacy # 03661 in Ocala are: 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; 7-301.11: Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11 P; 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.

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