Tractor Supply Company in Westlake

168030 Persimmon Boulevard, Westlake, FL 33470

Overview

Tractor Supply Company in Westlake, Florida, a minor outlet selling prepackaged foods without potentially hazardous items, has been cited for operating without a valid food permit on two consecutive inspections in July and August 2025. The facility had 6 total violations on record, including priority-level citations for failure to provide proof of approved drinking water service and failure to provide proof of approved wastewater disposal. The July 9 inspection also documented the absence of a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins in the female employee restroom and the lack of written procedures for cleaning up vomit and diarrhea. The most recent inspection on August 15, 2025 was a re-inspection following the July citation, with the facility still operating without a valid food permit; an application has been submitted and the establishment was instructed to remit the permit fee within 10 days to complete the permitting process.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
6Violations

Last inspected FDACS: August 15, 2025

Tractor Supply Company in Westlake: 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.

— 2 inspections
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 1 violation· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: TERRI RAINEY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: 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.

Good Retail Practice Violations

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.Repeat
Establishment open and operating without a food permit
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Re-Inspection Required· 5 violations· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: TERRI RAINEY, 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. 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. Re-inspection visit required issued for food establishment. A re-inspection will be conducted on or about 14 days. Email proof of water and waste water services to [email protected]

Risk-Based Violations

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
No written procedures for the clean up of vomit and diarrhea.
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
Backroom- no sign advising employees to wash hands at handwash sink in employee toilet room.

Good Retail Practice Violations

5-101.11 Drinking water not obtained from an approved source that is: a public water system or a nonpublic water system that is constructed, maintained, and operated according to law. 5-101.11 P
No proof of water services o
5-403.11 Sewage not disposed through an approved facility that is a public sewage treatment plant or an individual sewage disposal system that is sized, constructed, maintained, and operated according to law. 5-403.11 P
No proof of wastewater services o Print Date: 7/9/2025 Page 1 of 2 51 Citation Description: Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17 Observation: Backroom- no covered trash can in female employee toilet room
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 open and operating without a valid food permit o

Tractor Supply Company in Westlake: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tractor Supply Company in Westlake last inspected?
Tractor Supply Company in Westlake was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 15, 2025. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
How many inspections has Tractor Supply Company in Westlake had?
Tractor Supply Company in Westlake has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Tractor Supply Company in Westlake find?
Tractor Supply Company in Westlake was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 15, 2025 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
Has Tractor Supply Company in Westlake had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Tractor Supply Company in Westlake has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Tractor Supply Company in Westlake?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Tractor Supply Company in Westlake 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; 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 Pf; 5-101.11: Drinking water not obtained from an approved source that is: a public water system or a nonpublic water system that is constructed, maintained, and operated according to law. 5-101.11 P.

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