Express Mart in Sanford
Last inspected:
4001 Bedford Rd, Sanford, FL 32773Express Mart in Sanford has 3 inspections on record between February 2021 and August 2023, with 20 documented violations. The facility is licensed to sell packaged ice, and ice product testing and sanitation have been recurring enforcement concerns. An August 2023 inspection cited 9 violations including black mold buildup on the ice machine deflector, missing soap and paper towels at the backhand washing sink, and the absence of written cleanup procedures. A February 2023 inspection found 11 violations and required the facility to provide lab results for finished ice product testing within 30 days, with a warning that failure to comply would result in administrative action or a stop-sale order on ice products. The inspector also documented that the backroom hand sink was blocked by a three-compartment sink, making it inaccessible for employee use. Unlabeled juice pouches were removed from shelves during that same inspection. The facility was directed to provide updated proof of water source (municipal or well) within 30 days of the August 2023 inspection.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Express Mart in Sanford: 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.
— 3 inspections
— Met Inspection Requirements· 9 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.
Establishment has 30 calendar days to provide updated proof of water source (municipal/well) to inspector via email to
[email protected]. Failure to comply will result in administrative action.
Risk-Based Violations
4-601.11(A)
Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A)
PfPf
Backroom: Black mold like build up on the ice deflector in the ice machine. Cos- Owner had
the machine emptied and washed.
2-501.11
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when
responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food
establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread
of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal
matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
Food entity: No written cleanup plan.
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
Backroom: No soap or paper towels at the hand wash sink.
Good Retail Practice Violations
3-304.12(C)-(F)
During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil not stored on a clean
portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment; in running water of sufficient velocity to flush
particles to the drain when used with moist foods; in a clean, protected location when used only with food
that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or in a container of water maintained at 135°F or
greater. 3-304.12(C)-(F)
Backroom: Ice scoop stored unprotected.
4-101.19
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment exposed to splash, spillage, or other food
soiling or that requires frequent cleaning not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and
smooth material. 4-101.19
Backroom: Raw wood used for shelving in the walk in cooler.
4-501.14
Warewashing equipment; sinks, basins or other receptacles used for washing or
rinsing raw food or laundering wiping cloths; or drainboards or equipment used to substitute for drainboards
not cleaned before use, throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of
equipment and utensils and ensure the equipment performs its intended function, and at least every 24
hours when used. 4-501.14
Backroom: Dried food debris in the three compartment sink basins.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to
preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Backroom: Dust build up on the fan guards in the walk in cooler.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Backroom: Water stained and missing ceiling tiles.
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
Backroom: Dried food debris on the walk in cooler door gasket.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Check back visit to get Ice test results.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements; Check-back Needed· 11 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: Check back required. The food establishment is unable to provide a current finished ice product test. The Food establishment has
30 days to provide documentation of completed satisfactory rated lab results for finished ice product. Failure to provide completed
testing may result in administrative and/or corrective action including issuing a stop sale of finished ice product. The food
establishment can email the results to the inspector at [email protected]
Risk-Based Violations
2-501.11
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding
to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or
procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and
the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
Food entity: No written clean up plan.
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Print Date: 2/21/2023
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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
Backroom: The hand sink is blocked by the three compartment sink.
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3-201.11(C)
Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101, 9
CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381. 3-201.11(C) PfPf
Retail: Juice pouches not labeled for individual sale. Cos- Manager removed from the shelf.
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Good Retail Practice Violations
213
Microbial analysis of finished product by an approved laboratory not obtained within the
required time period. 5K-4.023(8)(a) F.A.C.
Food entity: No ice test available. Check back required. The food establishment is unable to
provide a current finished ice product test. The Food establishment has 30 days to provide documentation of
completed satisfactory rated lab results for finished ice product. Failure to provide completed testing may result in
administrative and/or corrective action including issuing a stop sale of finished ice product. The food
establishment can email the results to the inspector at [email protected]
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3-304.12(B)
During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil stored in food that is not
time/temperature control for safety food not stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers
or equipment that can be closed. 3-304.12(B)
Backroom: Ice scoop not stored protected.
o
4-101.19
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or
that requires frequent cleaning not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
4-101.19
Backroom: Raw wood in the walk in cooler.
o
4-202.16
Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices or not
designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. 4-202.16
Backroom: Walk in cooler door gaskets is ripped and torn.
o
4-501.14
Warewashing equipment; sinks, basins or other receptacles used for washing or rinsing
raw food or laundering wiping cloths; or drainboards or equipment used to substitute for drainboards not cleaned
before use, throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils
and ensure the equipment performs its intended function, and at least every 24 hours when used. 4-501.14
Backroom: Dried food debris in the three compartment sink basins.
o
4-601.11(C)
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or
other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Backroom: Dust build up on the fan guards in the walk in cooler. Backroom: Black mold like build
up on the ice machine door and the ice deflector.
o
5-501.11
Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not kept
covered with tight-fitting lids or doors when located outdoors; or indoor receptacles that contain food not kept
covered when not in continuous use or after they are filled. 5-501.113
Outside: Lids left open in the dumpster.
o
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Backroom: Water stained and broken ceiling tiles.
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INSPECTION: VENDED WATER/VENDED ICE
Violation
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Express Mart in Sanford: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Express Mart in Sanford last inspected?
- Express Mart in Sanford was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 29, 2023. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Express Mart in Sanford had?
- Express Mart in Sanford has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Express Mart in Sanford find?
- Express Mart in Sanford was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 29, 2023 (Met Inspection Requirements).
- Has Express Mart in Sanford had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Express Mart in Sanford has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Express Mart in Sanford?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Express Mart in Sanford are: 6-501.11: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11; 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; 3-201.11(C): Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101, 9 CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381. 3-201.11(C) Pf.
- Does Express Mart in Sanford have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Express Mart in Sanford has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 6-501.11: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11.
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