Value Market in Tampa

Last inspected:

12201 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33612
Overview

Value Market in Tampa is operating without a valid food permit and has not yet completed the sanitation inspection required for licensing. An inspection on March 30, 2026 documented 7 violations related to permit and sanitation requirements under Florida Administrative Code Rule 5K-4.020. The facility was instructed to correct all cited observations and submit the completed report electronically to [email protected], and to complete the food permit application process through the FDACS online system or by submitting payment by check or money order. Operating without a valid food permit is a violation of Florida Statutes Section 500.12(1)(a) and subjects the establishment to administrative penalties.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
7Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Value Market in Tampa: 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
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 7 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: PATRICIA DIAZ, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

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. Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must meet all permitting requirements as specified in Rule 5K-4.020(2)(a)-(e), F.A.C. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted and must be accompanied by an invoice. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Failure to meet all permitting requirements 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 suspend food activities. 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.

Risk-Based Violations

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
Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager.

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-202.15 Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15
Retail Area: Open gap at middle juncture of front entrance doors does not provide a protective seal to prevent pest intrusion. Old kitchen area: opening to the outside area on ceiling where exhaust vent was removed does not provide a protective seal to prevent pest intrusion.
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
Backroom: Soda cases stored on bare wood shelving. Front drink storage area: Soda stored on bare wood shelves.
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
Restroom: Covered receptacle not provided in unisex restroom.
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
Walk-in cooler: Grime and debris buildup on floor under display and storage selves.
6-201.16 Wall or ceiling covering material not attached so that it is easily cleanable, or indoor wall constructed of concrete, porous block, or bricks not finished and sealed to provide a smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable surface. 6-201.16
Front storage area: Wood paneled wall damaged at floor. No baseboard attached. Black mold-like build-up at wall/floor juncture.
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.
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Value Market in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Value Market in Tampa last inspected?
Value Market in Tampa was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 30, 2026. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
How many inspections has Value Market in Tampa had?
Value Market in Tampa has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Value Market in Tampa find?
Value Market in Tampa was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 30, 2026 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
Has Value Market in Tampa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Value Market in Tampa has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Value Market in Tampa?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Value Market in Tampa are: 6-202.15: Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15; 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; 5-501.17: Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17.

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