Food Spot in Wimauma
Last inspected:
15005 Balm Rd, Wimauma, FL 33598Food Spot, a convenience store in Wimauma, has been subject to three FDACS inspections since May 2025, all conducted under "Operating Without a Valid Food Permit" status. The facility accumulated 16 total violations across these inspections, including a priority-level cross-contamination violation on May 23, 2025 when raw shell eggs were observed stored directly over ready-to-eat foods in the retail area; this violation was corrected on site by relocating the eggs to the bottom shelf. A priority violation for drinking water sourcing was cited on June 6, 2025 due to lack of a current well permit. The establishment has been cited twice for lacking written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events, and once for missing handwashing supplies in the restroom (corrected on site with paper towels and hand soap provided). The most recent inspection on July 31, 2025 resulted in four violations and a "Met Sanitation Inspection" outcome, though the facility remains without a valid food permit pending completion of permitting requirements and fee payment to FDACS.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Food Spot in Wimauma: 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.
— 3 inspections
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 4 violations· Operating Without Permit
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.
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.
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 PfPfRepeat
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to
vomiting and diarrheal events. Required components for written procedures reviewed with person in
charge.
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
Open gap at side juncture of entrance door does not provide a protective seal to prevent pest
intrusion.
6-202.14
Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not
provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14
Restroom: Door is not self closing.
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 before obtaining a food permit.
Print Date: 7/31/2025
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— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Re-Inspection Required· 4 violations· Re-Inspection Required
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.
Re-inspection visit required issued for food establishment. A re-inspection will be conducted on or about 14 days.
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 PfPfRepeat
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to
vomiting and diarrheal events. Required components for written procedures reviewed with person in
charge.
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
Current well permit not obtained for Well as Water source.
Y
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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 side juncture of entrance door does not provide a protective seal to
prevent pest intrusion.
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.
Establishment is operating before obtaining a food permit.
Y
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— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Re-Inspection Required· 8 violations· Re-Inspection Required
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 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.
Septic System: Documentation not required and no visual indication of septic system failure.
Re-inspection visit required issued for food establishment. A re-inspection will be conducted on or about 14 days.
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
Retail area: Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods. COS: Raw shell eggs moved to
bottom shelf.
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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
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to
vomiting and diarrheal events. Required components for written procedures reviewed with person in
charge.
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
Restroom: Handwashing cleanser and paper towels not available in restroom. COS: Paper
towels and hand soap provided.
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 side juncture of entrance door does not provide a protective seal to
prevent pest intrusion.
6-202.14
Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not
provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14
Restroom: Door is not self closing.
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.
6-501.16
After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls,
equipment or supplies. 6-501.16
Retail area: Wet mop not hung to dry.
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.
Water source unapproved / well not permitted.
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Food Spot in Wimauma: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Food Spot in Wimauma last inspected?
- Food Spot in Wimauma was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on July 31, 2025. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
- How many inspections has Food Spot in Wimauma had?
- Food Spot in Wimauma has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Food Spot in Wimauma find?
- Food Spot in Wimauma was most recently inspected by FDACS on July 31, 2025 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
- Has Food Spot in Wimauma had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Food Spot in Wimauma has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Food Spot in Wimauma?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Food Spot in Wimauma are: 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; 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; 6-202.14: Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14.
- Does Food Spot in Wimauma have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Food Spot in Wimauma has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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; 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; 6-202.14: Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14.
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