Forest Food Store in Silver Springs
Last inspected:
10777 E Highway 40, Silver Springs, FL 34488Forest Food Store in Silver Springs has had 12 stop-sale orders issued on January 26, 2026, requiring immediate removal of multiple products. Six orders targeted products marketed as attractive to children under Florida Statute 581.217(7)(e), including J.R. Jack Rabbit Herbal Supplement, which were voluntarily destroyed by establishment management and witnessed by inspector. Five additional orders addressed labeling violations under Florida Food Law (FS 500; FAC 5K-4), and one order cited adulterated and misbranded products not from approved sources (FS 500.04; FS 500.10; FS 500.11). All products were voluntarily destroyed during the enforcement action.
Across 5 inspections between June 2022 and March 2026, the facility recorded 40 total violations with no violations cited on the most recent March 4, 2026 check-back inspection. High-priority violations have centered on temperature control — hot-held fried fish, chicken tenders, and chicken held between 113–130°F when 135°F minimum is required (cited twice) — and raw food separation, with raw eggs, bacon, and sausage repeatedly stored directly above ready-to-eat foods on walk-in cooler shelving. A high-priority violation for food not obtained from approved sources was documented during the January 26, 2026 inspection when J.R. Jack Rabbit Herbal Supplement was offered for sale. Intermediate violations included missing employee health reporting protocols, incomplete product labeling, unlabeled chemical spray bottles, and equipment not cleaned to prevent food residue accumulation. A March 4, 2026 offsite re-inspection found zero violations, with facility management having provided kratom age restriction signage, copies of relevant emergency rules and guidelines, and child-resistant packaging resources; an onsite follow-up inspection was scheduled for approximately 30 days to verify ongoing compliance with Emergency Rule 5KER25-6.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Forest Food Store in Silver Springs: FDACS Inspection History (5)
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
— Product Re-inspection Required· Re-Inspection Required
Comments: This check-back inspection conducted offsite in response to food safety citations observed during previous inspection. An onsite
check-back inspection will be conducted on or about 30 days to verify compliance with Emergency Rule 5KER25-6.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Product Re-inspection Required· 15 violations· 16 stop-sale orders· Re-Inspection Required
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.
Provided: Kratom age restriction signage, copies of 5K-4.030, 5K-4.034, Emergency Rule 2ER25-2, Emergency Rule 5KER25-6,
April 2025 Department Notice, Hemp Extract for Human Consumption Child-resistant Packaging Resources, Hemp and Hemp
Extract for Human Consumption Frequently Asked Questions, Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement industry
handouts.
A check-back will occur on or about 30 days to verify compliance with Emergency Rule 5KER25-6.
Risk-Based Violations
3-302.11(A)(1)
Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from
ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and
vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PPRepeat
Back Room - A carton of raw shell eggs was observed stored on walk-in cooler shelving
directly above containers of ready to eat foods. COS. Relocated during inspection.
Y
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Repeat
COS
2-103.11(O)
Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are
informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about
their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf
No verifiable manner available to ensure employees have been informed of their
responsibility to report foodborne illness symptoms, diagnosis or exposure.
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Hemp or Hemp Extract intended for Human Consumption sold or distributed in a
container that is not compliant with ASTM International D3475-20, Standard Classification of Child
Resistant Packages, because the container does not meet one or more of the descriptions of child-resistant
packages set out in Table 1 therein. 5K-4.034(6)(j), F.A.C.
Retail - Hemp or Hemp Extract products intended for human consumption were observed to
be sold or distributed in a container that is not compliant with ASTM International D3475-20, Standard
Classification of Child Resistant Packages, because the container does not meet one or more of the
descriptions of child-resistant packages set out in Table 1 therein. 5K-4.034(6)(j), F.A.C. Stop Sale Order
and Release issued. See Order. COS. Voluntarily discarded during inspection.
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75
Hemp or Hemp Extract intended for Human Consumption is distributed or sold in
packaging that does not include a scannable barcode or quick response code linked to the certificate of
analysis of the hemp extract by an independent testing laboratory. s. 581.217(7)(a)2.a, F.S. and
5K-4.034(6)(a), F.A.C.
Retail - Hemp or Hemp Extract products intended for human consumption were observed to
be distributed or sold in containers that did not include a scannable barcode or quick response code linked
to the certificate of analysis of the hemp extract by an independent testing laboratory. Stop Sale Order and
Release issued. See Order. COS. Voluntarily discarded during inspection.
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75
Hemp or Hemp Extract intended for Human Consumption is distributed or sold in
packaging that does not include the expiration date. s. 581.217(7)(a)2.d., F.S. and 5K-4.034(6)(a), F.A.C..
Retail - Hemp or Hemp Extract products intended for human consumption were observed to
be distributed or sold in containers that did not include the expiration date. Stop Sale Order and Release
issued. See Order. COS. Voluntarily discarded during inspection.
x
75
Hemp and Hemp Extract intended for Human Consumption does not declare the
number of milligrams of each cannabinoid per serving and the serving size on the label. 5K-4.034(6)(c),
F.A.C.
Retail - Hemp and hemp extract products intended for human consumption were observed to
not declare the serving size on packaging. Stop Sale Order and Release issued. See Order. COS.
Voluntarily discarded during inspection.
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Print Date: 1/27/2026
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Citation Description: Hemp or Hemp Extract intended for Human Consumption distributed or sold in the
state not labeled pursuant to s. 500 F.S., s. 581.217(7) F.S., 5K-4.034(6)(a), F.A.C.
Observation: Retail - Hemp or Hemp extract products intended for human consumption distributed or sold
in the state were not labeled pursuant to s. 500 F.S., s. 581.217(7) F.S., 5K-4.034(6)(a), F.A.C. Specifically,
products were missing the Name of Manufacturer or Distributor and/or an Adequate Address of the
Manufacturer or Distributor on container. Stop Sale Order and Release issued. See Order. COS. Voluntarily
discarded during inspection.
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75
Hemp or Hemp Extract intended for Human Consumption is distributed or sold in
packaging that does not include the number of milligrams of each marketed cannabinoid per serving. s.
581.217(7)(a)2.d., F.S. and 5K-4.034(6)(a), F.A.C.
Retail - Hemp or Hemp Extract products intended for human consumption were observed to
be distributed or sold in containers that did not include the milligrams of each marketed cannabinoid per
serving. Stop Sale Order and Release issued. See Order. COS. Voluntarily discarded during inspection.
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77
Hemp or Hemp Extract for Human Consumption is attractive to children, containing
color additives. 581.217(3)(a) F.S., 5K-4.034(5), F.A.C.
Retail - Hemp or hemp extract products intended for human consumption were observed to
be attractive to children, containing color additives. 581.217(3)(a) F.S., 5K-4.034(5), F.A.C. Stop Sale Order
and Release issued. See Order. COS. Voluntarily discarded during inspection.
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77
Hemp or Hemp Extract intended for Human Consumption held beyond the expiration
date required in 581.217(7)(a)2., F.S. further distributed or offered for sale. 5K-4.034(4)(h), F.A.C.
Retail - Hemp or Hemp Extract intended for Human Consumption were observed to be held
beyond the expiration date required in 581.217(7)(a)2., F.S. and offered for sale. 5K-4.034(4)(h), F.A.C.
Stop Sale Order and Release issued. See Order. COS. Voluntarily discarded during inspection.
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Retail - J.R. Jack Rabbit Herbal Supplement offered for sale is not from an approved source.
Stop Sale Order and Release issued. See Order. COS. Voluntarily discarded during inspection.
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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 - Packaging for J.R. Jack Rabbit Herbal Supplement offered for sale was observed to
be missing net quantity of contents, and all ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order. Stop Sale
Order and Release issued. See Order. COS. Voluntarily discarded during inspection.
Good Retail Practice Violations
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
Back Room - Walk-in cooler floors were observed to not be cleaned at a frequency to
prevent the accumulation of pooled water.
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Kratom Products improperly labeled as provided in emergency rule 5KER25-6.
Kratom products must be labeled with the concentration of 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) as provided in
5KER25-6, expressed in "parts per million (PPM) on a dry-weight basis," of the net contents of the package.
Retail - Various Kratom Products were improperly labeled as provided in emergency rule
5KER25-4. Kratom products must be labeled with the concentration of 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) as
provided in 5KER25-4, expressed in "parts per million (PPM) on a dry-weight basis," of the net contents of
the package. See comments.
o
83
Retailer selling kratom products for human consumption did not post a clear and
conspicuous sign directly adjacent to the display of the products which states: "THE SALE OF KRATOM
TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS PROHIBITED, PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR
PURCHASE". 5K-4.030(4)(a), F.A.C.
Retail - Required age restriction signage was not posted adjacent to kratom products
displayed for retail sale in the establishment. COS. Kratom age restriction signage was provided during
inspection.
92
Food is deemed misbranded as provided in 500.11, F.S.Repeat
Retail - J.R. Jack Rabbit Herbal Supplement offered for sale and intended for human
consumption was observed to contain claims indicating the product is intended for diagnosis, cure,
mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease. Stop Sale Order and Release issued. See Order. COS.
Voluntarily discarded during inspection.
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Y
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INSPECTION: KRATOM PRODUCTS
Violation No.
Citation Description and Observation
Repeat
COS
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
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: 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
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: 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
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.* Approved Source: Food obtained from approved source.
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 500.11 Misbranded.* Approved Source: Food obtained from approved source.
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 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
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.* Labeling
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.* Labeling
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.* Labeling
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.* Labeling
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.* Labeling
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.* Labeling
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.* Labeling
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.* Labeling
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.* Container Requirements
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.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
— 2 inspections
— Met Inspection Requirements· 12 violations· Met Requirements
Risk-Based Violations
3-302.11(A)(1)
Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from
ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and
vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP
Back Room - Packages of raw bacon, breakfast sausage patties and shell eggs were
observed stored on walk-in cooler shelving directly above packaged beverages. COS. Relocated during
inspection.
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4-601.11(A)
Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A)
PfPf
Processing - Wall mounted potato wedger was observed to not be cleaned at a frequency to
prevent the accumulation of food residue.
4-602.11(E)
Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control
for safety food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for
iced tea dispensers and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment
or utensils; or in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of
equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup
dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by
the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude
accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E)
Food Service - Soda fountain nozzles were observed to not be cleaned at a frequency to
prevent the accumulation of dried residue. COS. Removed, cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
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
Food Service - Fried fish filets, chicken tenders, gizzards and a tray of macaroni and cheese
displayed for sale in a hot case were observed to register internal temperatures ranging between 114-130
degrees Fahrenheit when probed with thermometer. COS. Reheated within allowed time/temperature
parameters during inspection.
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Print Date: 5/15/2024
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Citation Description: Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment,
utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by
spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food,
equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 P
Observation: Back Room - A spray bottle containing a chemical cleaning product was observed stored
hanging on a storage rack above and adjacent to packaged foods and beverages. COS. Relocated during
inspection.
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7-102.11
Working container of poisonous or toxic materials taken from a bulk supply not
clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. 7-102.11 PfPf
Processing - A spray bottle containing chemical glass cleaner was observed to not contain
labeling to identify its contents. COS. Spray bottle labeled during inspection.
Good Retail Practice Violations
4-204.11
Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature
or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest
part of a hot food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety
food not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is
located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to
be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D)
Retail - Sandwich display cooler was observed to not have an ambient air temperature
thermometer available.
4-903.11(A)
Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6
inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. 4-903.11(A)
Back Room - Sleeves of single-use cups were observed stored directly on the floor.
4-302.14
Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of
sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf
Processing - The establishment uses chlorine bleach to mix sanitizer solution but only
quaternary ammonium test strips were available for use at the time of inspection.
4-601.11(C)
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food
residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Processing - Fryer hood vent surfaces were observed to not be cleaned at a frequency to
prevent the accumulation of dried grease residue.
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
Outside - Hose bibb was observed to not have a backflow prevention device attached.
5-205.15(B)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Processing - Handwashing sink was observed to leak water from the faucet assembly when
in use.
5-501.17
Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary
napkins. 5-501.17
Back Room - Unisex employee restroom was observed to not have a covered waste
receptacle available.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 13 violations· Met Requirements
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in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. Payment by check or money order
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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
Risk-Based Violations
4-601.11(A)
Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf
Processing - Produce wedger surfaces were observed to not be cleaned at a frequency to prevent the
accumulation of dried food residue.
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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
Food Service - Chicken tenders being held in a hot case were observed to register internal
temperature ranging between 113 and 117 degrees Fahrenheit when probed with a thermometer. COS. Voluntarily
discarded during inspection.
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Print Date: 6/14/2022
Page 1 of 5
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Pf
Citation Description: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by
a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date
or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days;
or the day the original container is opened onsite not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(B) Pf
Observation: Processing - A pan of pre-cooked sausage pieces and an opened container of pre-cooked chicken
wings stored in the pizza prep cooler were observed to not contain date markings. COS. Opening dates identified by
staff and logged during inspection.
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7-201.11
Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils,
linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or
partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens,
and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PP
Processing - Spray bottles of glass cleaner and oven cleaner were observed stored on shelving
co-mingled with exposed foods and single use items. COS. Relocated during inspection.
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Print Date: 6/14/2022
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Retailer selling hemp extract intended for inhalation did not post a clear and conspicuous sign
directly adjacent to the display of the product which states: "THE SALE OF HEMP EXTRACT INTENDED FOR
INHALATION TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS PROHIBITED, PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR
PURCHASE". 5K-4.034(8)(a), F.A.C.
Retail - Required age restriction signage was not posted adjacent to hemp inhalation products
displayed for retail sale in the establishment. COS. Provided hemp inhalation age restriction signage.
x
Good Retail Practice Violations
4-204.11
Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature or a
simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest part of a hot
food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food not equipped with
at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the
temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D)
Processing - Pizza prep cooler was observed to not have an ambient air temperature thermometer
available. COS. Thermometer obtained and placed in unit during inspection.
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3-302.12
Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably
recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with the
common name of the food. 3-302.12
Processing - A bulk storage container of breading mix was observed to not contain labeling to identify
its contents.
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3-305.11
Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored where
it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11
Retail - A case of trail mix was observed stored directly on the floor. Back Room - A case of raw shell
eggs was observed stored directly on the walk in cooler floor. COS. Relocated during inspection.
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4-903.11(A)
Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above
the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. 4-903.11(A)
Retail - Cases of single use cups were observed stored directly on the floor. COS. Relocated during
inspection.
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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
Back Room - Sections of shelving in the walk in cooler that are used to store packaged beverages
were observed to be constructed from corroded metal and unsealed wood.
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)
Processing - Warewash sink spray nozzle surfaces were observed to not be cleaned at a frequency to
prevent the accumulation of dark residue.
o
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
Outside - Hose bibbs were observed to not have backflow prevention devices.
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5-501.17
Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
5-501.17
Back Room - Unisex employee restroom was observed to not have a covered waste receptacle
available.
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6-501.11
Premises not free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of
the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. 6-501.114
Back Room - An accumulation of unused shelving and equipment were observed stored in the
establishment.
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Forest Food Store in Silver Springs: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (16)
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.
Forest Food Store in Silver Springs: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Forest Food Store in Silver Springs last inspected?
- Forest Food Store in Silver Springs was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 4, 2026. Inspection type: Product Re-inspection Required.
- How many inspections has Forest Food Store in Silver Springs had?
- Forest Food Store in Silver Springs has 5 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Forest Food Store in Silver Springs find?
- Forest Food Store in Silver Springs was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 4, 2026 (Product Re-inspection Required).
- Has Forest Food Store in Silver Springs had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, Forest Food Store in Silver Springs has 16 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 Forest Food Store in Silver Springs?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Forest Food Store in Silver Springs are: 3-302.11(A)(1): Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) P; 4-601.11(A): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) Pf; 4-602.11(E): Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment or utensils; or in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E).
- Does Forest Food Store in Silver Springs have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Forest Food Store in Silver Springs has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 3-302.11(A)(1): Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) P.
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