The Fresh Market # in Ponte Vedra Beach

Last inspected:

840 A1a N Ste 200, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Overview

The Fresh Market #0025 in Ponte Vedra Beach had three FDACS inspections on record between June 2022 and July 2025. The most recent inspection on July 18, 2025 identified five Priority Foundation (Pf) violations. Shellstock tags lacked last-day-sold records in the seafood department. The backroom mop sink lacked a backflow prevention device below the splitter. Three handwashing sinks were blocked during inspection: the deli prep room sink by a bag of chemical sanitizer, the meat department sink by stored utensils, and the bakery sink by a stored hose. All three handwashing obstruction violations were corrected on site during the inspection. Prior focused inspections in September 2024 and June 2022, conducted for training purposes, found no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.
5Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

The Fresh Market # 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· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: HALEIGH OWENS, 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. The issues described in request 5134651 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

Risk-Based Violations

3-203.12 Shellstock tags or labels do not remain attached to the original container until the container is empty; date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served not recorded on the tag or label; identity of the source of shellstock not maintained by retaining shellstock tags or labels for 90 calendar days from the last date sold or served in chronological order; or shellstock removed from its tagged or labeled container commingled with shellstock from another container before being ordered by the consumer. 3-203.12 PfPf
Seafood: Last day sold is not recorded on shellstock tags.
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
Deli Prep Room: Handsink blocked by a bag of chemical sanitizer stored in sink basin. Bag of chemical sanitizer was relocated during inspection. Meat Department: Handwashing sink blocked by utensils being stored in the sink basin. COS: Utensils were relocated during inspection. Bakery: Handwashing sink blocked by hose being stored on sink basin. COS: Hose was relocated during inspection.

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-202.15 Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15Repeat
Receiving: Light shinning through gap on side of exit door. Light shining through gaps at bottom of rolling door.
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
Backroom: Mop sink does not have back flow prevention device installed below the splitter.
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
Bakery: Employee jacket stored on top of boxed cookies offered for retail sale. COS: Jacket was relocated during inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: HALEIGH OWENS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: SHANDY STEELMAN

Comments: Visit conducted for training purposes.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: BONNIE KRONZ

Comments: This Visit conducted for training purposes.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

The Fresh Market # in Ponte Vedra Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Fresh Market # in Ponte Vedra Beach last inspected?
The Fresh Market # 0025 in Ponte Vedra Beach was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on July 18, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has The Fresh Market # in Ponte Vedra Beach had?
The Fresh Market # 0025 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 The Fresh Market # in Ponte Vedra Beach find?
The Fresh Market # 0025 in Ponte Vedra Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on July 18, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has The Fresh Market # in Ponte Vedra Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, The Fresh Market # 0025 in Ponte Vedra Beach has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at The Fresh Market # in Ponte Vedra Beach?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at The Fresh Market # 0025 in Ponte Vedra Beach are: 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; 3-203.12: Shellstock tags or labels do not remain attached to the original container until the container is empty; date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served not recorded on the tag or label; identity of the source of shellstock not maintained by retaining shellstock tags or labels for 90 calendar days from the last date sold or served in chronological order; or shellstock removed from its tagged or labeled container commingled with shellstock from another container before being ordered by the consumer. 3-203.12 Pf; 6-202.15: Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15.

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