How many inspections has David Rich Iga in Wewahitchka had?

David Rich Iga in Wewahitchka has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of David Rich Iga in Wewahitchka find?

David Rich Iga in Wewahitchka was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 15, 2025 (Focused Inspection).

Has David Rich Iga in Wewahitchka had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

Yes, David Rich Iga in Wewahitchka has 3 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS.

David Rich Iga in Wewahitchka

Name: David Rich Iga in Wewahitchka Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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201 W River Rd, Wewahitchka, FL 32465

Gulf County · Supermarket · FDACS
Owner: Rich's Iga INC
FDACS Estab #: 15820

Overview

David Rich Iga in Wewahitchka, FL has 3 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 18 violations and 3 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement actions.

3FDACS Insp.

18Violations

3Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS: September 15, 2025

David Rich Iga in Wewahitchka: 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.

2025 — 3 inspections

Sep 15, 2025 — Focused Inspection· 4 violations· 3 stop-sale orders· Focused Inspection

Inspector: DIANA DUNCAN, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Visit conducted per request # 5132488.

Risk-Based Violations

71 Hemp or Hemp Extract intended for Human Consumption sold or distributed in a container that is not compliant with ASTM International D3475-20, Standard Classification of Child Resistant Packages, because the container does not meet one or more of the descriptions of child-resistant packages set out in Table 1 therein. 5K-4.034(6)(j), F.A.C.

Retail Area: Hemp extract intended for human consumption are not packaged in child resistant packaging. See Stop Sale Order. o

75 The scannable barcode or quick response code as required in Section 581.217(7) (a)2., F.S., does not link directly to a webpage where the required certificate of analysis may be found in three or fewer steps. 5K-4.034(6)(k), F.A.C.

Retail area: Hemp extract product do not have a corresponding certificate of analysis by an independent testing laboratory. See Stop Sale Order. o

75 Hemp or Hemp extract intended for human consumption distributed or sold in the state not labeled pursuant to s. 500 F.S., s. 581.217(7) F.S., 5K-4.034(6)(a), F.A.C.

Retail area: THC / CBD extract product found without and expiration date. See Stop Use Order. o

77 Distribution or sale of a hemp extract that is attractive to children in violation of s. 581.217(7)(e), F.S. The hemp extract package, label, or advertisement for the product, is in the shape of humans, cartoons, or animals in violation of 5K-4.034(6)(b), F.A.C.

Retail area: Hemp Extract product found in a shape of a human eye. See Stop Sale Order. o A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER

Reason: 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release of product by contacting the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected]. Print Date: 9/15/2025 Page 1 of 3

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STOP SALE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release of product by contacting the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected].

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STOP SALE ORDER

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release of product by contacting the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected]. Print Date: 9/15/2025 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. 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 I, _____________________________________________________ the person in charge of DAVID RICH IGA 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) DIANA DUNCAN, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST DAVID RICH, OWNER Print Name and Title FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13 FOR CONNIE PARRISH Print Date: 9/15/2025 Page 3 of 3

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Mar 31, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: DIANA DUNCAN, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: This check-back inspection conducted offsite to verify compliance of food safety citations observed during previous inspection. The compliance issues that required a Check-Back have been resolved and this food establishment has Met Inspection Requirements. Acceptable microbiological ice test results have been provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Feb 26, 2025 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements - Check Back Needed· 14 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: DIANA DUNCAN, SENIOR 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. Visit per request #5127123. The issues described in request #5127123 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(8) Food not protected from cross contamination by separating fruits and vegetables before they are washed from ready-to-eat food. 3-302.11(A)(8)

Retail area: Smoked sausage per handling instructions to cook to an internal temperature of 160F degrees stored above ready to eat hot dogs, ready to eat smoked sausage, raw Boudin stored above ready to eat smoked sausage, raw bacon above ready to eat ham, in the customers reach in cold open air cooler. COS Cooler was rearranged with all raw food items moved under ready to eat food items.

4-602.11(E) Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment or utensils; or in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E)

Back storage area: Ice machine observed with a black grime mold like residue inside the ice bend. COS Ice machine was empty, cleaned, and sanitized, checked and released.

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 procedure in effect for the clean-up and disinfection of vomiting or diarrhea events. Industry guidance handout provided. See comments.

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 PPRepeat

Produce department: hand sanitizer stored above the utensils air drying drain board of the ware wash sink. Back storage area: laundry detergent, hand soap, spray cans of Lysol stored above and /or next to food items and drinks. COS All chemicals were removed from this areas and relocated. Y x Repeat COS Y x Y x

2-401.11 Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11

Produce department: Food service employee observed eating around food processing cutting boards, ware wash area and expose single use, single service items. COS This issued was address with the food service employee and the person in charge. COS person in charge voluntary disposed of her food. Food service employee open drink cup stored on top of the food processing cutting boards. COS drinking cup was removed from this area and relocated.

2-301.14 Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet room; after caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; or after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. 2-301.14 PP

Produce department: food service employee observed eating and touching single use, single service items prior to hand washing. COS Hand washing was address with the food service employee and the person in charge. Observed the food service employee washing her hands. x

6-301.13 Sink used for food preparation or utensil washing, or a service sink or curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water or similar wastes provided with handwashing aids or devices required for a handwashing sink. 6-301.13

Meat department: paper towels stored above the ware wash sink. COS Paper towels were removed from this area.

Good Retail Practice Violations

213 Microbial analysis of finished product by an approved laboratory not obtained within the required time period. 5K-4.023(8)(a) F.A.C.

Establishment bags ice for retail sales but no current ice test result available. See comments.

3-304.12(C)-(F) During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil not stored on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment; in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particles to the drain when used with moist foods; in a clean, protected location when used only with food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or in a container of water maintained at 135°F or greater. 3-304.12(C)-(F)

Back storage area: ice scoop observed stored un protected on top of the dirty ice machine, and a large white ice scoop hanging on the wall unprotected from miscellaneous sources of contamination. COS both ice scoops were removed from this area for cleaning, sanitizing and storage.

5-501.11 Drains in receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables do not have drain plugs in place. 5-501.114

Outside: No drain plug provided to the garbage dumpster.

5-501.13 Receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables and for use with materials containing food residue not durable, cleanable, insect- and rodent- resistant, leakproof, and nonabsorbent. 5-501.13

Outside: Dumpster observed on top of a dirt / grass surface.

6-501.11 Premises not free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. 6-501.114

Back storage: multiple items not necessary for the daily operations of the establishment observed on shelving and on top of walk in coolers.

6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11

Back storage: the handle of the dairy walk in cooler observed broken.

6-305.11 Dressing rooms or dressing areas not designated when employees routinely change their clothes in the establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not provided for the orderly storage of employee’s clothing and other possessions. 6-305.11Repeat

Meat department: employees food and drink observed on top of a food processing table. Dairy walk in cooler: employees food observed on top retail food. COS Employees drink and food were removed from this area and relocated.

David Rich Iga in Wewahitchka: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (3)

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 David Rich Iga in Wewahitchka
Date	Order Type	Product	Brand/Lot	Reason
Sep 15, 2025	STOP SALE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing Comments: When corrections have been made, reque…
Sep 15, 2025	STOP SALE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safety Inspector vi…
Sep 15, 2025	STOP SALE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements Comments: When corrections have been made, reque…

David Rich Iga in Wewahitchka: Frequently Asked Questions

When was David Rich Iga in Wewahitchka last inspected?: David Rich Iga in Wewahitchka was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 15, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has David Rich Iga in Wewahitchka had?: David Rich Iga in Wewahitchka has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of David Rich Iga in Wewahitchka find?: David Rich Iga in Wewahitchka was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 15, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has David Rich Iga in Wewahitchka had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: Yes, David Rich Iga in Wewahitchka has 3 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at David Rich Iga in Wewahitchka?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at David Rich Iga in Wewahitchka are: 2-401.11: Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11; 2-301.14: Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet room; after caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; or after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. 2-301.14 P; 6-301.13: Sink used for food preparation or utensil washing, or a service sink or curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water or similar wastes provided with handwashing aids or devices required for a handwashing sink. 6-301.13.