Walmart #1283 (main) in Starke

Last inspected:

14500 Us Highway 301 S, Starke, FL 32091

Part of: Walmart Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Walmart #1283 in Starke has three inspections on record between June 2024 and July 2025, with a combined seven violations. A June 2024 focused inspection documented a high-priority cross-contamination violation when raw sausage was displayed directly over ready-to-eat product in the retail area; the sausage was moved to proper location during the inspection. A July 2025 sanitation inspection cited four violations, all of which were corrected and initialed by facility staff during the inspection. The most recent inspection on July 30, 2025 met sanitation requirements.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.
7Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Walmart #1283 (main) in Starke: 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· 4 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].

Risk-Based Violations

6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14Repeat
Front of store - No hand wash sign in men's restroom.

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-501.11 Stored frozen food not maintained frozen. 3-501.11
Retail area - Chicken nuggets in open box freezer not frozen. COS - Chicken nuggets removed from sale during inspection.
2-402.11 Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11
Deli department - Multiple employees working with open food products not wearing beard guards.
4-601.11(B) Food-contact surface of cooking equipment or pan is encrusted with grease deposits or other soil accumulation. 4-601.11(B)
Bakery department - Surfaces of bread pans has excessive build up of grease deposits.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· 3 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.

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
Retail area - Raw sausage displayed over ready to eat product. COS - Raw sausage moved during inspection. x
6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14
No hand wash sign in men's restroom at front of store.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-601.11(B) Food-contact surface of cooking equipment or pan is encrusted with grease deposits or other soil accumulation. 4-601.11(B)
Bakery department - Surfaces of bread pans has excessive build up of grease deposits.

Walmart #1283 (main) in Starke: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Walmart #1283 (main) in Starke last inspected?
Walmart #1283 (main) in Starke was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on July 30, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Walmart #1283 (main) in Starke had?
Walmart #1283 (main) in Starke has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Walmart #1283 (main) in Starke find?
Walmart #1283 (main) in Starke was most recently inspected by FDACS on July 30, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Walmart #1283 (main) in Starke had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Walmart #1283 (main) in Starke has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Walmart #1283 (main) in Starke?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Walmart #1283 (main) in Starke are: 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14; 4-601.11(B): Food-contact surface of cooking equipment or pan is encrusted with grease deposits or other soil accumulation. 4-601.11(B); 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.
Does Walmart #1283 (main) in Starke have any repeat violations?
Yes, Walmart #1283 (main) in Starke has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14; 4-601.11(B): Food-contact surface of cooking equipment or pan is encrusted with grease deposits or other soil accumulation. 4-601.11(B).

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