Gate # in Ponte Vedra Beach

Last inspected:

619 A1a N, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Overview

Gate #1201, a convenience store in Ponte Vedra Beach, experienced three stop-sale orders on October 7, 2024 for temperature control violations and labeling deficiencies. A focused inspection found self-service coleslaw held at 43°F and various cheese and meat sticks at 45–52°F, all below the required 41°F threshold for cold-held ready-to-eat foods. All affected products were voluntarily destroyed by management and witnessed by the inspector. The facility also lacked an approved water supply source documentation and had no backflow prevention device installed below the mop sink splitter. A follow-up focused inspection on November 8, 2024 confirmed receipt of required water source documentation. The most recent sanitation inspection on July 29, 2025 found no violations and was conducted to verify compliance following a facility remodel.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.
5Violations
3Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS:

Gate # in Ponte Vedra Beach: FDACS Inspection History (3)

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
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: MICHAEL BYRD

Comments: Inspection conducted per request number 5136169 for re-opening after remodel.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: LESLIE CARPENTER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: SARA WILSON

Comments: This Focused Inspection is being conducted offsite to ensure required and/or requested documentation has been received from the food establishment. Approved Water/Sewer source was received via email.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· 3 stop-sale orders· Met Requirements

Inspector: LESLIE CARPENTER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: JORDAN BROWN

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. Stop Sale and Release on various meat and cheese sticks, various pastries and coleslaw. 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. Please submit the documents within 30 days of this visit to: inspector [email protected]

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(4) Food not protected from cross contamination by storage in packages, covered containers or wrappings. 3-302.11(A)(4)
Kitchen: Pizza crusts stored uncovered in the reach in freezer. Hot dogs stored uncovered in the walk in cooler. (COS) Items covered during inspection.
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge unable to answer questions related to foodborne illnesses. o
3-501.16(A)(2) Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) PP
Retail: Self service coleslaw had an internal temperature of 43 degrees F. Various cheese and meat sticks had internal temperatures between 45-52 degrees F. (COS) All products voluntarily discarded. SEE SUPPLEMENT x
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 proof of Certified Food Protection Manager available.

Good Retail Practice Violations

5-203.14 Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air gap or installation of an approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf
Back Room: No backflow device installed below the splitter on the mop sink.

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 cold 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.

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

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

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Food Identification: Food properly labeled; original container.

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

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

Gate # in Ponte Vedra Beach: 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 Gate # 1201 in Ponte Vedra Beach
DateOrder TypeProductBrand/LotReason
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE Number of Packages: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Food Identification: Food properly labeled; original container.

Gate # in Ponte Vedra Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gate # in Ponte Vedra Beach last inspected?
Gate # 1201 in Ponte Vedra Beach was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on July 29, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Gate # in Ponte Vedra Beach had?
Gate # 1201 in Ponte Vedra Beach has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Gate # in Ponte Vedra Beach find?
Gate # 1201 in Ponte Vedra Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on July 29, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Gate # in Ponte Vedra Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
Yes, Gate # 1201 in Ponte Vedra Beach has 3 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 Gate # in Ponte Vedra Beach?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Gate # 1201 in Ponte Vedra Beach are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 3-302.11(A)(4): Food not protected from cross contamination by storage in packages, covered containers or wrappings. 3-302.11(A)(4); 3-501.16(A)(2): Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) P.

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