How many inspections has Sunny Food Mart in Ocala had?

Sunny Food Mart in Ocala has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Sunny Food Mart in Ocala find?

Sunny Food Mart in Ocala was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 10, 2026 (Product Re-inspection Required).

Has Sunny Food Mart in Ocala had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

Yes, Sunny Food Mart in Ocala has 3 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were released after correction.

Sunny Food Mart in Ocala

Name: Sunny Food Mart in Ocala Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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8665 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34476

Marion County · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice · FDACS
Owner: Rashmi Six LLC
FDACS Estab #: 411681

Overview

Sunny Food Mart in Ocala, FL has 4 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 29 violations and 3 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement actions.

4FDACS Insp.

29Violations

3Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS: March 10, 2026

Sunny Food Mart in Ocala: 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.

2026 — 2 inspections

Mar 10, 2026 — Product Re-inspection Required· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: SCOTT MINICH, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: This check-back inspection conducted offsite in response to food safety citations observed during previous inspection. An onsite check-back inspection will be conducted on or about 30 days to verify compliance with Emergency Rule 5KER25-6.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Jan 23, 2026 — Product Re-inspection Required· 12 violations· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: SCOTT MINICH, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Risk-Based Violations

2-103.11(O) Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf

No verifiable manner available to ensure employees have been informed of their responsibility to report foodborne illness symptoms, diagnosis or exposure.

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 - Unisex restroom handwashing sink was observed to not have required signage posted. COS. Handwashing signage provided during inspection.

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 PfPf

Back Room - No available means to dry hands at the unisex restroom handwashing sink.

5-205.11 Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf

Processing - Warewashing area handwashing sink basin was observed being used to store utensils. COS. Sink basin emptied during inspection.

Good Retail Practice Violations

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

No sanitizer solution test kit available at the time of inspection.

4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)

Processing - Fryer hood vent surfaces were observed to not be cleaned at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of dried grease.

5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)

Outside - Mop sink basin and legs were observed to be damaged.

5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17

Back Room - Unisex restroom was observed to not have a covered waste receptacle available.

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 Room - An accumulation of shelving pieces and unused food service equipment were observed stored in the back room.

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 Room - Walk-in cooler fan covers were observed to not be cleaned at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of dust.

6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11Repeat

Retail / Back Room - Multiple floor tiles were observed to be damaged.

81 Kratom Products improperly labeled as provided in emergency rule 5KER25-6. Kratom products must be labeled with the concentration of 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) as provided in 5KER25-6, expressed in "parts per million (PPM) on a dry-weight basis," of the net contents of the package.

Retail - Various Kratom Products were improperly labeled as provided in emergency rule 5KER25-4. Kratom products must be labeled with the concentration of 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) as provided in 5KER25-4, expressed in "parts per million (PPM) on a dry-weight basis," of the net contents of the package. See comments.

2024 — 2 inspections

Aug 21, 2024 — Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Focused Inspection· 1 stop-sale order· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: SCOTT MINICH

Comments: Check-Back release issued for Stop Use and/or Stop Sale Order. This food establishment was found to be operating with an expired food permit. To renew a food permit, visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520. rt has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx. A copy of this ifoodpen Bore O28 PETER PATEL, MANAGER, ‘SCOTT MINICH, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST Name and Title of Whom This Report was Issued

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP USE ORDER — Brand: NIA

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Food Temperature Control: Thermometers provided and accurate.

Lot: NIA

Disposition: Equipment was obtained, repaired or replaced, checked, and released.

Aug 20, 2024 — Inspection· 17 violations· 2 stop-sale orders· Inspected

Inspector: SCOTT MINICH, 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. This inspection was conducted in response to Consumer Complaint Request # 5117962. The issues described in the consumer complaint were addressed with the person in charge during the inspection. Stop Use Order issued. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850)

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(1) Raw animal food not separated 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

Back Room - A pan containing raw chicken gizzards was observed stored directly above packaged beverages in the walk-in cooler. COS. Relocated during inspection. x

4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf

Processing - Wall mounted potato wedger surfaces were observed to contain accumulations of dried food residue.

3-501.16(A)(1) Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) PP

Food Service - Fried chicken pieces, wings, tenders, gizzards, shrimp and jalapeno poppers displayed for sale in a hot case were observed to register internal temperatures ranging between 99-131 degrees Fahrenheit when probed with a thermometer. Staff could not determine how long the foods had been held out of temperature, see supplemental report. COS. Voluntarily discarded during inspection. x

No verifiable manner available to ensure employees have been informed of their responsibility to report foodborne illness symptoms, diagnosis or exposure.

7-201.11 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 PP

Processing - A case of chemical fryer cleaner was observed stored on shelving co-mingled with and directly above packaged foods. COS. Relocated during inspection.

74 Retailer selling hemp extract intended for inhalation did not post a clear and conspicuous sign directly adjacent to the display of the product which states: "THE SALE OF HEMP EXTRACT INTENDED FOR INHALATION TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS PROHIBITED, PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR PURCHASE". 5K-4.034(8)(a), F.A.C.Repeat

Retail - Required age restriction signage was not posted adjacent to hemp inhalation products displayed for retail sale in the establishment. COS. Hemp inhalation age restriction signage was provided and posted by staff during inspection.

Back Room - No available means to dry hands at the unisex restroom handwashing sink.

Processing - Kitchen handwashing sink basin was observed being used to store pots and utensils. COS. Sink basin emptied 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 valid certified food protection manager certificate 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. See supplemental report.

4-903.11(A) Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. 4-903.11(A)Repeat

Back Room - Cases of single-use cups and lids were observed stored directly on the floor. COS. Relocated during inspection.

5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)

Outside - Mop sink was observed to be damaged.

5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17

Back Room - Unisex restroom was observed to not have a covered waste receptacle available.

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

Processing - Walls in kitchen area were observed to not be cleaned at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of dust and dried grease. Back Room - Walk-in cooler fan covers were observed to not be cleaned at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of dust.

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 Room - An accumulation of unused equipment and shelving was observed stored in the back room.

83 Retailer selling kratom products for human consumption did not post a clear and conspicuous sign directly adjacent to the display of the products which states: "THE SALE OF KRATOM TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS PROHIBITED, PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR PURCHASE". 5K-4.030(4)(a), F.A.C.Repeat

Retail - Required age restriction signage was not posted adjacent to kratom products displayed for retail sale in the establishment. COS. Kratom age restriction signage was provided and posted by staff during inspection.

99 Expired Permit - The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12(1)(a), F.S., 5K-4.020(5), F.A.C.

The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. See comments. o o INSPECTION: KRATOM Violation No.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper hot holding temperatures.

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Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Food Temperature Control: Thermometers provided and accurate. Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when corrections have been made for request release of equipment, contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected]. Print Date: 8/20/2024 Page 1 of 2 When the department or its duly authorized agent finds, or has probable cause to believe, that any food or food-processing equipment is in violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter so as to be dangerous, unwholesome, fraudulent, or insanitary within the meaning of this chapter, an agent of the department may issue and enforce a stop-sale, stop-use, removal, or hold order, which order gives notice that such article or processing equipment is, or is suspected of being, in violation and has been detained or embargoed and which order warns all persons not to remove, use, or dispose of such article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise until permission for removal, use, or disposal is given by the department or the court. It is unlawful for any person to remove, use, or dispose of such detained or embargoed article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise without such permission in accordance with 500.172 (1) Florida Statutes. Release - Other The Food Establishment voluntarily agrees to release the products listed in the stop-sale order(s) on page(s) 1 for destruction. The Food Establishment will not hold the Department liable for any lost revenue or income as a result of the destruction. ________________________________________ Signature of Food Establishment Representative AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL ORDERS, NOTICES, AND REPORTS IN THIS SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT If you wish to contest the Department's action, you have the right to request an administrative hearing to be conducted in accordance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes and to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative. Your request for hearing must contain: 1. Your name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number (if any). 2. The name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number of your attorney or qualified representative (if any) upon whom service of pleadings and other papers shall be made. 3. A statement that you are requesting an administrative hearing and dispute the material facts alleged by the department, in which case you must identify the material facts that are in dispute (formal hearing), or that you request an administrative hearing and that you do not dispute the facts alleged by the department (informal hearing). 4. A statement of when (date) you received the Notice and the file number of this Notice. Your request for a hearing must be received at the address shown on this Notice within twenty-one (21) days of receipt of this Notice. If you fail to obtain a Release from this Notice or fail to request an administrative hearing within the twenty-one (21) day HEARING WAIVER AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS SIMI PATEL I, _____________________________________________________ the person in charge of Sunny Food Mart hereby waive a notice and a hearing as provided in Chapter 120, Florida Statutes and waive all rights as provided on the last page of this report. ____________________________________________ (Signature) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this document. (Signature of FDACS Representative) (Signature of Representative) SCOTT MINICH, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST SIMI PATEL, CLERK Print Name and Title FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13 Print Date: 8/20/2024 Page 2 of 2

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Sunny Food Mart in Ocala: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (3)

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 Sunny Food Mart in Ocala
Date	Order Type	Product	Brand/Lot	Reason
Aug 21, 2024	STOP USE ORDER	—	NIA / NIA	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Food Temperature Control: Thermometers provided and accurate.
Aug 20, 2024	STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper hot holding temperatures.
Aug 20, 2024	STOP USE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Food Temperature Control: Thermometers provided and accurate. Comments:…

Sunny Food Mart in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sunny Food Mart in Ocala last inspected?: Sunny Food Mart in Ocala was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 10, 2026. Inspection type: Product Re-inspection Required.
How many inspections has Sunny Food Mart in Ocala had?: Sunny Food Mart in Ocala has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Sunny Food Mart in Ocala find?: Sunny Food Mart in Ocala was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 10, 2026 (Product Re-inspection Required).
Has Sunny Food Mart in Ocala had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: Yes, Sunny Food Mart in Ocala has 3 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were released after correction.
What are the most common violations at Sunny Food Mart in Ocala?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Sunny Food Mart in Ocala are: 2-103.11(O): Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) Pf; 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 Pf; 5-205.11: Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 Pf.
Does Sunny Food Mart in Ocala have any repeat violations?: Yes, Sunny Food Mart in Ocala has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 2-103.11(O): Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) Pf; 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 Pf; 5-205.11: Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 Pf.