When was Kofo's Food Mart in Tallahassee last inspected?

Kofo's Food Mart in Tallahassee was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on April 30, 2025. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Focused Inspection.

How many inspections has Kofo's Food Mart in Tallahassee had?

Kofo's Food Mart in Tallahassee has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Kofo's Food Mart in Tallahassee find?

Kofo's Food Mart in Tallahassee was most recently inspected by FDACS on April 30, 2025 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Focused Inspection).

Has Kofo's Food Mart in Tallahassee had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Kofo's Food Mart in Tallahassee has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Kofo's Food Mart in Tallahassee

Name: Kofo's Food Mart in Tallahassee Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: April 30, 2025

1776 Old Bainbridge Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32303

Leon County · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice · FDACS
Owner: Kofos LLC
FDACS Estab #: 405236

Overview

Kofo's Food Mart in Tallahassee was cited for operating with an expired food permit during two consecutive inspections in January and April 2025. The January 27 inspection documented 15 violations, including a high-priority finding of raw eggs stored above packaged milk in the deli cooler — the milk was moved to the correct location during the inspection (corrected on site). The facility also lacked written procedures for vomit and diarrhea cleanup, had no food temperature probe thermometer available, and was missing sanitizer test strips. Soda nozzles in the retail area contained old drink residue. The April 30 follow-up inspection verified that the permit expiration issue remained unresolved but found only the permit violation itself; the inspector confirmed the establishment does not sell kratom or hemp products. The facility must renew its food permit through the FDACS online portal or contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520 to resume compliant operation.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.

16Violations

Last inspected FDACS: April 30, 2025

Kofo's Food Mart in Tallahassee: FDACS Inspection History (2)

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.

2025 — 2 inspections

Apr 30, 2025 — Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Focused Inspection· 1 violation· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: ROY BROGAN JR, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: The issues described in Request #5131240 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection. This food establishment was found to be operating with an expired food permit. To renew a food permit, visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520. Consultation visit with food establishment management about how to pay for food permit. Inspector verified that this establishment does not sell kratom products and no longer sells hemp products.

Good Retail Practice Violations

99 Expired Permit - The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12(1)(a), F.S., 5K-4.020(5), F.A.C.

There is no 2025 food permit. See comments.

Jan 27, 2025 — Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 15 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: ROY BROGAN JR, 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. This food establishment was found to be operating with an expired food permit. To renew a food permit, visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520. Provided vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure guidance.

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

Deli: raw eggs stored above packaged milk in cooler. COS milk moved to appropriate location. Y x

4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf

Retail: 3 soda nozzles have old drink residue present.

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

There are no written procedures for the clean up of vomit and diarrhea. See comments.

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

Ware wash room: a large item is stored in the hand wash sink. COS item removed.

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

Ware wash room: no paper towels at hand wash sink.

95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.Repeat

There is no certified food protection manager.

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-501.13 Time/temperature control for safety food not thawed under refrigeration that maintains the food at 41°F or less, completely submerged under cold running water with sufficient velocity to agitate and float off loose particles, or as part of the cooking process. When thawed under cold running water, ready-to-eat food allowed to rise above 41°F or raw animal food allowed to be above 41°F for more than 4 hours. 3-501.13 (A)-(D)

Deli: raw frozen chicken is thawing at room temperature. COS chicken placed in cooler.

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)

Deli, cooler: ambient air thermometer can not be found (40 degrees F).

4-302.12 Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf

There is no probe thermometer available.

4-903.11(A) Cleaned equipment or utensils, or laundered linens 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. Clean equipment or utensils not stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying, or not covered or inverted. 4-903.11(A) and (B)

Deli: knives are stored under the hot holding case (not a sanitized area).

4-903.11(C) Single-service or single-use articles not kept in the original protective package or not stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used. 4-903.11(C)

Deli: single service items stored not inverted.

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

There are no sanitizer test strips available.

5-202.11(B) Plumbing fixture such as a handwashing sink, toilet, or urinal not easily cleanable. 5-202.11(B)

Ware wash room: there is old broken caulk near hand wash sink that can not be easily cleaned.

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

Deli: hand wash sink is heavily soiled.

99 Expired Permit - The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12(1)(a), F.S., 5K-4.020(5), F.A.C.

There is no 2025 food permit. See comments. o

Kofo's Food Mart in Tallahassee: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kofo's Food Mart in Tallahassee last inspected?: Kofo's Food Mart in Tallahassee was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on April 30, 2025. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Kofo's Food Mart in Tallahassee had?: Kofo's Food Mart in Tallahassee has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Kofo's Food Mart in Tallahassee find?: Kofo's Food Mart in Tallahassee was most recently inspected by FDACS on April 30, 2025 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Focused Inspection).
Has Kofo's Food Mart in Tallahassee had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Kofo's Food Mart in Tallahassee has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Kofo's Food Mart in Tallahassee?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Kofo's Food Mart in Tallahassee 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; 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 Pf; 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.