When was Food Mart in Tamarac last inspected?

Food Mart in Tamarac was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 25, 2025. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Re-Inspection Required.

How many inspections has Food Mart in Tamarac had?

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

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Food Mart in Tamarac find?

Food Mart in Tamarac was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 25, 2025 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Re-Inspection Required).

Has Food Mart in Tamarac had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

Yes, Food Mart in Tamarac has 4 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.

Food Mart in Tamarac

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

Last inspected: September 25, 2025

3101 W Commercial Blvd, Tamarac, FL 33309

Broward County · Convenience Store Limited FS · FDACS
Owner: Tamarac Petroleum Usa INC

Overview

Food Mart in Tamarac operated without a valid food permit and faced multiple high-priority enforcement actions during an inspection on September 25, 2025. A stop-sale order required voluntary destruction of hot-held foods—steak and cheese, southwest chicken, bacon and egg tornados, chicken wings, and hot dogs prepared at 6 a.m. and found at 10:30 a.m. with internal temperatures of 97–127°F, below the required 135°F minimum. Three stop-use orders were issued the same day: one for adulterated food due to time/temperature control violations, and two for prevention of food contamination due to rodent activity and unsanitary equipment. Inspector notes documented numerous rodent droppings and a rodent trap beneath the coffee bar sink and in cabinet drawers, as well as rodent-chewed packaging of hamburger buns, granola bars, and single-serve items. A food roller on the counter next to the hot food case showed old carbon buildup and food debris. High-priority violations for poisonous or toxic materials stored improperly—cleaner bottles on prep tables and over the oven, and retail utensils stored beneath insect repellant and detergent bottles—were corrected on site during the visit. The establishment was directed to completely clear and sanitize all affected storage areas before the next inspection; any evidence of continued pest infestation would result in additional stop-use orders on receiving areas and processing equipment. A prior inspection on March 28, 2022 also cited the facility for operating without a valid permit and documented failure to provide hot water at the employee hand sink, with a warning that non-compliance within 30 days could result in administrative action.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.

18Violations

4Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS: September 25, 2025

Food Mart in Tamarac: 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 — 1 inspection

Sep 25, 2025 — Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Re-Inspection Required· 12 violations· 4 stop-sale orders· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: NEIL, 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. The affected storage areas shall be completely cleared of all merchandise, cleaned and sanitized by the next inspection; no other merchandise may be added to the storage area, or a Broken Stop-use will be issued. If evidence of pest infestation is observed on the next inspection, a Stop-Use Order will be issued on all receiving areas of the establishment and the establishment will no longer be allowed to receive additional food items, a Stop-Use Order of all processing equipment will be issued and a Stop-Sale Order of all exposed food items will be issued until the infestation is eradicated. A copy of the Pest Control Plan Checklist has been provided to the establishment. Visit was conducted in response to request # 5137095 Hemp extract products for human consumption must meet requirements as per 5K-4.034, F.A.C. and s. 581.217, F.S. and kratom products must meet requirements as per 5K-4.030, F.A.C. and s. 500.92, F.S. Rule and statute have been provided via email. Re-inspection visit required issued for food establishment. A re-inspection will be conducted on or about 14 days. This food establishment is operating without a valid food permit and has not met the inspection requirements to obtain a food permit. 500.12(1)(a)F.S., 5K-4.020(2) F.A.C

Risk-Based Violations

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

Retail: Food roller on counter next to hot food case has old build up of carbon and old food debris. Stop use order issued.

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

Retail: steak and cheese, south west chicken, bacon and egg tornados, chicken wings and hot dogs that were made at 6AM found at 10:30AM with internal temperatures of 97-127 degrees F when checked with an accurate probe thermometer. Stop sale order and release issued. COS: Manager voluntarily discarded item during visit. x

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

Person in charge does not ensure that employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report about foodborne illnesses. Copy of Employee reporting agreement provided via email.

3-501.17(B) 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) PfPf

Food service: Packages of hotdogs and tornadoes that were opened and not date marked after 24 hours. COS: items were properly dated during visit. x Print Date: 9/25/2025 Page 1 of 4 24 Pf Citation Description: 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 Pf Observation: The establishment does not have a written policy in place for proper response to vomit or diarrheal events. Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events provided via Email.

7-301.11 Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11 PP

Retail: boxes of single use utensils on shelf in retail area under bottles of insect repellant and bottles of detergent. COS: Items were moved to proper location during visit. x

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

Food service: bottles of cleaner on prep table and over oven next to rollers. COS: Items were moved to proper location during visit. 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)

Retail: Reach in cooler next to coffee bar missing ambient thermometer.

6-501.11 The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premises by eliminating harborage conditions. 6-501.111(D)

Retail: Underneath coffee bar area littered with old food packages, spilled drinks, overflowing seepage from garbage, and discarded single use items. Stop use order issued from other violation.

6-501.11 Premises not maintained free of roaches and rodents; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) P

Retail: Numerous rodent droppings and rodent trap found under coffee bar sink and in cabinet draws of coffee bar.Retail: Rodent chewed bag of hamburger buns, granola bar and single serve items found inside cabinet under coffee bar. Stop use issued. See supplements. o

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: Cases of soda and drinks stored on floor next to coffee bar. Backroom: Cases of drinks and water stored on floor in high traffic area.

99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2), F.A.C. The food establishment shall complete the permitting process within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 for further assistance.

Establishment is operating without a valid 2025 food permit. See comments. o

99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit and has not met all permitting requirements. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2) F.A.C.

This food establishment is operating without a valid food permit and has not met the inspectionrequirements to obtain a food permit. 500.12(1)(a)F.S., 5K-4.020(2) F.A.C o A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper hot holding temperatures.

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Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present. Comments: Print Date: 9/25/2025 Page 1 of 3

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STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present. Comments:

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STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Protection From Contamination: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized. Comments: Print Date: 9/25/2025 Page 2 of 3 When the department or its duly authorized agent finds, or has probable cause to believe, that any food or food-processing equipment is in violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter so as to be dangerous, unwholesome, fraudulent, or insanitary within the meaning of this chapter, an agent of the department may issue and enforce a stop-sale, stop-use, removal, or hold order, which order gives notice that such article or processing equipment is, or is suspected of being, in violation and has been detained or embargoed and which order warns all persons not to remove, use, or dispose of such article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise until permission for removal, use, or disposal is given by the department or the court. It is unlawful for any person to remove, use, or dispose of such detained or embargoed article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise without such permission in accordance with 500.172 (1) Florida Statutes. Release - Other The Food Establishment voluntarily agrees to release the products listed in the stop-sale order(s) on page(s) 1 for destruction. The Food Establishment will not hold the Department liable for any lost revenue or income as a result of the destruction. ___________________________________ Signature of Food Establishment Representative AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL ORDERS, NOTICES, AND REPORTS IN THIS SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT If you wish to contest the Department's action, you have the right to request an administrative hearing to be conducted in accordance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes and to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative. Your request for hearing must contain: 1. Your name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number (if any). 2. The name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number of your attorney or qualified representative (if any) upon whom service of pleadings and other papers shall be made. 3. A statement that you are requesting an administrative hearing and dispute the material facts alleged by the department, in which case you must identify the material facts that are in dispute (formal hearing), or that you request an administrative hearing and that you do not dispute the facts alleged by the department (informal hearing). 4. A statement of when (date) you received the Notice and the file number of this Notice. Your request for a hearing must be received at the address shown on this Notice within twenty-one (21) days of receipt of this Notice. If you fail to obtain a Release from this Notice or fail to request an administrative hearing within the twenty-one (21) day deadline you waive your right to a hearing and the Department may enter a Final Order imposing up to the maximum penalties as authorized by Florida Law. HEARING WAIVER AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS HA HAQUE I, _____________________________________________________ the person in charge of FOOD MART hereby waive a notice and a hearing as provided in Chapter 120, Florida Statutes and waive all rights as provided on the last page of this report. ____________________________________________ (Signature) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this document. (Signature of FDACS Representative) (Signature of Representative) TIMOTHY O'NEIL, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST HA HAQUE, OWNER Print Name and Title FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13 Print Date: 9/25/2025 Page 3 of 3

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2022 — 1 inspection

Mar 28, 2022 — Operating Without a Valid Food Permit· 6 violations· Operating Without Permit

Comments: Visit conducted in response to Request 5077059. Failure to provide hot water at the hand sink in the employee toilet room in 30 days may result in Administrative Action. Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment 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 is also accepted, but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, 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 impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business. All requests for a new food permit submitted January 1 through June 30, shall be assessed a permit fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and Rule 5K-4. All requests for a new food permit submitted July 1 through December 31, shall be assessed permit fees of fifty percent (50%) of the applicable fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and Rule 5K-4. Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the memo section of the check or money order. The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit. The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. The Food Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate fee within 10 days. Electronic online payment by credit card or e-check is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, 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. Contact the Business Center by email at [email protected] or by calling 850-245-5520 for further assistance. FDACS 14205 Rev. 07/13 Page 4 of 5 Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Food Safety FOOD SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT NICOLE "NIKKI" FRIED COMMISSIONER Chapter 500, Florida Statutes (850) 245-5520 *99997182189034* Visit # 9999-7182-1890-34 Bureau of Food Inspection Attention: Business Center 3125 Conner Boulevard, C-26 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1650

Risk-Based Violations

4-702.11

3-501.17(B) Corrected On-Site

5-202.12(A)

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-602.11(C)

5-501.16(B)-(C)

Food Mart in Tamarac: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (4)

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.

FDACS stop-sale and stop-use orders for Food Mart in Tamarac
Date	Order Type	Product	Brand/Lot	Reason
Sep 25, 2025	STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper hot holding temperatures.
Sep 25, 2025	STOP USE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present. Comments…
Sep 25, 2025	STOP USE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present. Comments…
Sep 25, 2025	STOP USE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Protection From Contamination: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized…

Food Mart in Tamarac: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Food Mart in Tamarac last inspected?: Food Mart in Tamarac was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 25, 2025. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Re-Inspection Required.
How many inspections has Food Mart in Tamarac had?: Food Mart in Tamarac has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Food Mart in Tamarac find?: Food Mart in Tamarac was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 25, 2025 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Re-Inspection Required).
Has Food Mart in Tamarac had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: Yes, Food Mart in Tamarac has 4 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 Food Mart in Tamarac?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Food Mart in Tamarac are: 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) Pf; 4-601.11(A): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) Pf; 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) P.