Cefco in Pensacola

Last inspected:

2840 W Michigan Ave, Pensacola, FL 32526
Overview

Cefco #425 in Pensacola is a convenience store licensed by FDACS to sell packaged ice. The facility has 4 inspections on record dating from January 2023 to April 2026, with a total of 4 violations, all from a single January 2023 permitting inspection. A priority foundation violation documented that the ice bagging area lacked handwashing soap and paper towels; the issue was corrected on site during the inspection. Subsequent inspections in August 2023, February 2026, and April 2026 resulted in no violations. The most recent inspection on April 2, 2026 was a preoperational permitting inspection with no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

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Cefco in Pensacola: 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.

— 2 inspections
— Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: ROBERT KENISTON, 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. Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the memo section of the check or money order.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: ROBERT KENISTON

Comments: Visit was conducted for training purposes.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: ROBERT KENISTON, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Received acceptable microbiological ice test results on 08/01/23 as verified by the inspector. This check-back inspection conducted to verify compliance of food safety citations observed during previous inspection. The compliance issues that required a Check-Back have been resolved and this food establishment has Met Inspection Requirements.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements; Check Back Needed· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: NGUYEN NORRELL, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: RICH COONS

Comments: All requests for a new food permit submitted January 1 through June 30, shall be assessed a permit fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and Rule 5K-4. All requests for a new food permit submitted July 1 through December 31, shall be assessed permit fees of fifty percent (50%) of the applicable fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and Rule 5K-4. 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. 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 http://fims.freshfromflorida.com/. 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. This inspection is in conjunction with request 5088000. Establishment has 30 days to provide acceptable microbiological ice analysis for both total and fecal coliforms. Test results can be emailed to the inspector at: [email protected] Failure to fulfill this requirement will result in a “Stop Use” on all ice bagging operations and ice bagging equipment. A “Stop Sale” will be issued for all bagged ice for retail sale. These results are required quarterly. Failure to fulfill these requirements may result in Administrative Action.

Risk-Based Violations

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
Rest rooms and ice bagging are: observed no hand wash signs in the handicapped stalls. COS: hand wash signs installed during the inspection. x
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
Ice bagging area: observed no soap or paper towels. COS: soap and paper towels provided during the inspection. o x

Good Retail Practice Violations

213 Records of sampling and analyses of source water and finished product not maintained for a period of at least 2 years or not made available upon request. 5K-4.023(8)(f) F.A.C.
Observed no ice test available. See comments. o
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
Female restroom: observed no covered receptacles; COS: covered receptacles provided during the inspection. x INSPECTION: VENDED WATER/VENDED ICE Violation Number

Cefco in Pensacola: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cefco in Pensacola last inspected?
Cefco #425 in Pensacola was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on April 2, 2026. Inspection type: Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Cefco in Pensacola had?
Cefco #425 in Pensacola has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Cefco in Pensacola find?
Cefco #425 in Pensacola was most recently inspected by FDACS on April 2, 2026 (Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements).
Has Cefco in Pensacola had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Cefco #425 in Pensacola has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Cefco in Pensacola?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Cefco #425 in Pensacola are: 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; 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; 5-501.17: Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17.

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