Winn Dixie # 2437 in Ocala
7131 N Us Highway 441, Ocala, FL 34475
Winn Dixie # 2437 in Ocala, FL has 8 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 11 violations and 1 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action.
Last inspected FDACS: December 8, 2025
Winn Dixie # 2437 in Ocala: FDACS Inspection History (8)
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.
— 5 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab Results Provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: This focused inspection is being conducted in response to Request # 5143240. The issues described in the consumer complaint
were addressed with the person in charge during the focused inspection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: This focused inspection is being conducted in response to Request # 5140784. The issues described in the consumer complaint
were addressed with the person in charge during the focused inspection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: This focused inspection is being conducted in response to Request # 5138331. The issues described in the foodborne illness
complaint were addressed with the person in charge during the focused inspection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: This Focused Inspection is being conducted offsite to ensure required and/or requested documentation has been received from
the food establishment. Inspector has received via email and verified water bill requested on 12/20/2024.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements - Check Back Needed· 7 violations· 1 stop-sale order· 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.
Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.
The visit is associated with request number 5123993.
Food Establishment must submit updated documentation demonstrating the water supply for its facility comes from an approved
source, as required by Rule 5K-4.004(3)(a), FAC. Or administrative action may occur. Please submit the documents within 30 days
to: [email protected].
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
A pattern of non compliance throughout the establishment of multiple duties to include cold
holding, hot holding, cooking, and cooling procedures.
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3-401.11(A)(3)
Raw poultry; baluts; wild game animals; stuffed fish, meat, pasta, poultry, ratites; or
stuffing containing raw fish, meat, poultry or ratites not cooked to heat all parts to 165°F instantaneously.
3-401.11(A)(3) PP
Deli Area: Internal temperature of rotisserie chicken indicates 141 - 160 degrees F at
11:23AM. Manager stated rotisserie chicken was cooked through. COS: Rotisserie chicken was returned to
rotisserie oven and was cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
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3-501.14(B)
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from ingredients at ambient
temperature not cooled within 4 hours to 41°F or less. 3-501.14(B) PP
Produce Area: Internal temperature of cut watermelon indicates 53 degrees F, internal
temperature of cut cantaloupe indicates 52 degrees F at 12:45PM inside of retail cold holding produce
case. Manager states products were cut at 11:30AM. COS: Manager relocated products to walk in cooler to
be rapidly cooled.
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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
Deli Area: Internal temperature of fried chicken indicates 117 degrees F inside of retail self
service hot holding unit. Internal temperature of chicken tenders indicates 115 - 128 degrees F, internal
temperature of macaroni and cheese indicates 125 degrees F, internal temperature of pot roast indicates
128 degrees F, internal temperature of green beans indicates 121 degrees F inside of retail self service hot
holding bar. COS: All out of temperature hot held products were voluntarily discarded. See supplements.
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Print Date: 12/20/2024
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Citation Description: Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below.
3-501.16(A)(2) P
Observation: Deli Area: Internal temperature of various cold cut sandwiches and subs indicates 43 - 44 F
degrees inside of retail self service cold hold sandwich case. COS: All out of temperature cold held
products were relocated to be rapidly cooled.
Good Retail Practice Violations
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
Deli: Flying insect located near garbage can by handwashing sink near the hot bar.
4-601.11(C)
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food
residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Meat Department: Box of raw chicken was dripping on to shelf where boxes of food are
stored in walk in cooler.
5-205.15(B)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Deli: When ware wash sink drain is released, it causes water to not properly drain at the air
gap causing water to flood the floor.
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.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 4 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.
The issues described in Consumer Complaint Request # 5100866 were addressed with the person in charge.
Copy of 2023 Senate Bill 1676 Department Notice provided at time of visit.
Risk-Based Violations
3-302.11(A)(2)
Different types of raw animal foods not separated from each other during storage,
preparation, holding or display by using separate equipment, arranging food in equipment so that cross
contamination is prevented, or preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas.
3-302.11(A)(2) PP
Meat - Packages of raw ground veal were observed stored on display cooler shelving directly
above packages of raw whole-muscle intact lamb. COS. Relocated during inspection.
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Good Retail Practice Violations
6-501.11
Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests not removed from control
devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction
of pests. 6-501.112
Back Room - Sections of wall and ceiling in the receiving area were observed to not be
cleaned at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of cobwebs containing dead insects.
4-502.11(A)
Utensil not maintained in good repair or condition; or ambient air temperature, water
pressure, or water temperature measuring device not maintained in good repair or not accurate within the
intended range of use. 4-502.11(A) and (C)
Produce - Two display cooler ambient air temperature thermometers were observed to be
non-functional. Deli - Walk-in cooler ambient air temperature thermometer was observed to be
non-functional. Seafood - Walk-in cooler ambient air temperature thermometer was observed to be
non-functional.
4-601.11(C)
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food
residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Retail - Dairy display cooler shelving surfaces were observed to not be cleaned at a
frequency to prevent the accumulation of hardened product spillage.
Winn Dixie # 2437 in Ocala: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (1)
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.
| Date | Order Type | Product | Brand/Lot | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
Winn Dixie # 2437 in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Winn Dixie # 2437 in Ocala last inspected?
- Winn Dixie # 2437 in Ocala was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 8, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Winn Dixie # 2437 in Ocala had?
- Winn Dixie # 2437 in Ocala has 8 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Winn Dixie # 2437 in Ocala find?
- Winn Dixie # 2437 in Ocala was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 8, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Winn Dixie # 2437 in Ocala had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, Winn Dixie # 2437 in Ocala has 1 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.
- What are the most common violations at Winn Dixie # 2437 in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Winn Dixie # 2437 in Ocala are: 4-601.11(C): Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C); 3-302.11(A)(2): Different types of raw animal foods not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding or display by using separate equipment, arranging food in equipment so that cross contamination is prevented, or preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas. 3-302.11(A)(2) P; 6-501.11: Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests not removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. 6-501.112.
- Does Winn Dixie # 2437 in Ocala have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Winn Dixie # 2437 in Ocala has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 4-601.11(C): Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C).
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