Key Food Supermarket in Winter Garden
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624 S Dillard St, Winter Garden, FL 34787Key Food Supermarket #4256 in Winter Garden has been subject to three stop-sale orders issued on December 18, 2024, all requiring immediate removal of time-temperature control for safety foods found in violation of adulteration and date-marking standards under Florida Food Law. The products were voluntarily destroyed by establishment management and witnessed by the inspector. The facility's compliance record shows seven inspections between April 2023 and August 2025. A comprehensive inspection on December 18, 2024 identified 23 priority violations, primarily centered on cross-contamination of raw animal foods, inadequate sanitizing solution strength, and improper temperature control for hot-held items. Specific findings included raw turkey drumsticks stored directly above raw pork loin in the walk-in cooler, a 3-compartment sink sanitizing solution testing at 0 ppm (minimum required 200 ppm), cooking equipment not properly sanitized due to failed sanitizer, a deli slicer used more than 4 hours without washing or sanitizing, and hot-case items including chicken empanadas (118–121°F), beef empanadas (124–126°F), and cheese rolls (113°F) all below the required 135°F minimum. All cited violations were corrected on site during the inspection. A follow-up inspection on January 2, 2025 documented nine priority violations, including repeat findings of raw chorizo improperly stored above ready-to-eat ham, sanitizing solution at 0 ppm, unsanitized cooking equipment, and hot-case items below temperature (chicken empanadas 118–121°F, beef empanadas 124–126°F, ham and cheese empanadas 117–121°F). All violations were corrected on site. Subsequent focused inspections on February 19, February 27, May 2, and August 4, 2025 resulted in zero violations. The most recent inspection on August 4, 2025 was a focused inspection with zero violations noted.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Key Food Supermarket in Winter Garden: FDACS Inspection History (7)
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
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 9 violations· Met Requirements
Risk-Based Violations
Good Retail Practice Violations
— 3 inspections
— Re-Inspection Required· 23 violations· 3 stop-sale orders· Re-Inspection Required
Risk-Based Violations
Good Retail Practice Violations
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
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STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
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STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
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— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
Key Food Supermarket in Winter Garden: 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.
| Date | Order Type | Product | Brand/Lot | Reason |
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| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time and temperatures. | |
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Food Temperature Control: Proper cooling methods used; equipment for temperature cont… | |
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper date marking and dispo… |
Key Food Supermarket in Winter Garden: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Key Food Supermarket in Winter Garden last inspected?
- Key Food Supermarket #4256 in Winter Garden was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 4, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Key Food Supermarket in Winter Garden had?
- Key Food Supermarket #4256 in Winter Garden has 7 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Key Food Supermarket in Winter Garden find?
- Key Food Supermarket #4256 in Winter Garden was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 4, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Key Food Supermarket in Winter Garden had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, Key Food Supermarket #4256 in Winter Garden has 3 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 Key Food Supermarket in Winter Garden?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Key Food Supermarket #4256 in Winter Garden are: 4-501.11: Chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation does not meet the criteria specified for sanitizers; is not used in accordance with the EPA-registered manufacturer's label use instructions; or quaternary ammonium compound solution does not have a minimum temperature of 75°F, a concentration as indicated by the manufacturer's use directions included in the labeling, or is not used only in water with 500 MG/L hardness or less or in water having a hardness no greater than specified by the EPA-registered label use instructions. 4-501.114(C) P; 4-702.11: Utensil or food-contact surface of equipment not sanitized before use after cleaning. 4-702.11 P; 2-303.11: Food employee wearing jewelry, other than a plain ring such as a wedding band, on their arm or hand while preparing food. 2-303.11.
- Does Key Food Supermarket in Winter Garden have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Key Food Supermarket #4256 in Winter Garden has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 4-501.11: Chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation does not meet the criteria specified for sanitizers; is not used in accordance with the EPA-registered manufacturer's label use instructions; or quaternary ammonium compound solution does not have a minimum temperature of 75°F, a concentration as indicated by the manufacturer's use directions included in the labeling, or is not used only in water with 500 MG/L hardness or less or in water having a hardness no greater than specified by the EPA-registered label use instructions. 4-501.114(C) P; 4-702.11: Utensil or food-contact surface of equipment not sanitized before use after cleaning. 4-702.11 P; 2-303.11: Food employee wearing jewelry, other than a plain ring such as a wedding band, on their arm or hand while preparing food. 2-303.11.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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