Sprouts Farmers Market # 671 in Ocala

Last inspected:

8430 Sw Highway 200, Ocala, FL 34481

Part of: Sprouts Farmers Market Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Sprouts Farmers Market #671 in Ocala is a vended water operation licensed by FDACS. The facility has undergone multiple focused inspections since July 2025, including compliance verifications related to hemp product age restriction signage and labeling requirements under Florida Administrative Code 5K-4.034. A consumer complaint investigation was conducted in August 2025 addressing issues raised by the complainant; one violation was documented during that focused inspection on August 19, 2025, and corrected on site. Subsequent focused inspections in November 2025, December 2025 (including a Bureau Request verification for hemp product compliance), February 2026, and March 2026 (with lab results) all resulted in zero violations. The facility met preoperational inspection requirements in July 2025 as part of its initial permitting process.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

10FDACS Insp.
1Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Sprouts Farmers Market # 671 in Ocala: FDACS Inspection History (10)

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· 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.

— 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.

— 8 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SCOTT MINICH, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: STEPHANIE STONE

Comments: This focused inspection was conducted in response to Bureau Request # 5147000. The food establishment has updated its hemp designation, a focused inspection was conducted to verify compliance with requirements. Provided: Hemp and hemp extract for human consumption age restriction signage, copy of 5K-4.034, April 2025 Department Notice, Hemp Extract for Human Consumption Child-resistant Packaging Resources, Hemp and Hemp Extract for Human Consumption Frequently Asked Questions industry handouts.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: ALLISON LAURICELLA, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: CHRIS FLEMING

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this 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.

— Focused Inspection· 1 violation· Focused Inspection

Inspector: DAVID CANO, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

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. Per Request 5137260, a Focused Inspection was completed and the inspector addressed the issues in the consumer complaint with the person in charge.

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-501.11 Dressing rooms not used by employees who regularly change their clothes in the establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not used for the orderly storage of employee clothing or other possessions. 6-501.110Repeat
Processing area - Employee personal phone was stored on table top where exposed foods were being prepared. Cos - Employee personal phone was adequately relocated.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: DAVID CANO, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: TERRI GARCIA

Comments: Per Request 5137260, a Focused Inspection was completed and the inspector addressed the issues in the consumer complaint with the person in charge.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Preoperational 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 meet all permitting requirements as specified in Rule 5K-4.020(2)(a)-(e), F.A.C. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted and must be accompanied by an invoice. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Failure to meet all permitting requirements 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 suspend food activities. 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 Preoperational 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 meet all permitting requirements as specified in Rule 5K-4.020(2)(a)-(e), F.A.C. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted and must be accompanied by an invoice. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Failure to meet all permitting requirements 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 suspend food activities. 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 Preoperational 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.

Sprouts Farmers Market # 671 in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sprouts Farmers Market # 671 in Ocala last inspected?
Sprouts Farmers Market # 671 in Ocala was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 11, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Sprouts Farmers Market # 671 in Ocala had?
Sprouts Farmers Market # 671 in Ocala has 10 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Sprouts Farmers Market # 671 in Ocala find?
Sprouts Farmers Market # 671 in Ocala was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 11, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Sprouts Farmers Market # 671 in Ocala had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Sprouts Farmers Market # 671 in Ocala has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Sprouts Farmers Market # 671 in Ocala?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Sprouts Farmers Market # 671 in Ocala are: 6-501.11: Dressing rooms not used by employees who regularly change their clothes in the establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not used for the orderly storage of employee clothing or other possessions. 6-501.110.

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