Discount Variety Store in Starke

Last inspected:

1000 S Water St, Starke, FL 32091
Overview

Discount Variety Store in Starke is a convenience store with limited food service. The facility's most recent inspection on September 10, 2026 resulted in a "Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements" outcome with a check-back needed.

The inspection identified six violations. The facility lacked current microbiological analysis of ice within the required timeframe; a stop-use order will be placed on the ice maker, bags, and scoop, with a stop-sale on all packaged ice if satisfactory laboratory results are not provided within 30 calendar days of the inspection date. Sanitizer test strips were not available to measure sanitizing solution concentration. The three-compartment sink had a direct connection to the sewage system, and the sink showed excessive dirt and rust buildup in the back room. The unisex restroom lacked a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins, a repeat violation. Packages of Kool Aid Jammers in the retail area were missing manufacturing information and were removed from sale during the inspection.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

1FDACS Insp.
6Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Discount Variety Store in Starke: FDACS Inspection History (1)

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 - Check Back Needed· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

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. Routine Inspection. If a satisfactory microbiological laboratory ice sample analysis results are not provided on or about 30 calendar days from the date of this visit. A Stop Use will be placed on the ice maker, the bags and scoop used to package the ice and a Stop Sale on all packaged ice from the machine. If the results are acquired within 30 days the food establishment can call (850) 815-0886 report compliance, or email results to [email protected] Limited hemp at time of inspection.

Risk-Based Violations

3-201.11(C) Packaged food not labeled as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101, 9 CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381. 3-201.11(C) PfPfRepeat
Retail area - Packages of Kool aid Jammers missing manufacturing information. Cos Packages of Kool aid Jammers removed from sale during inspection.

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.
No current ice test at time of inspection.
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
No sanitizer test strips available at time of inspection.
5-402.11 Direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. 5-402.11 Pf
Direct connection exists between the sewage system and 3 compartment sink.
6-501.18 Plumbing fixtures including but not limited to handwashing sinks, toilets and urinals not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. 6-501.18
Back room area - Excessive dirt and rust build up on 3 compartment sink.
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17Repeat
Back room area - No lid on trash can in unisex restroom.

Discount Variety Store in Starke: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Discount Variety Store in Starke last inspected?
Discount Variety Store in Starke was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 10, 2026. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements - Check Back Needed.
How many inspections has Discount Variety Store in Starke had?
Discount Variety Store in Starke has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Discount Variety Store in Starke find?
Discount Variety Store in Starke was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 10, 2026 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements - Check Back Needed).
Has Discount Variety Store in Starke had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Discount Variety Store in Starke has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Discount Variety Store in Starke?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Discount Variety Store in Starke are: 3-201.11(C): Packaged food not labeled as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101, 9 CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381. 3-201.11(C) Pf; 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; 5-402.11: Direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. 5-402.11 Pf.

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