Hera and Fares Express INC in Winter Haven

2049 Havendale Blvd Nw, Winter Haven, FL 33881

Overview

Hera and Fares Express INC in Winter Haven, FL has 2 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 5 violations.

2FDACS Insp.
5Violations

Last inspected FDACS: January 16, 2026

Hera and Fares Express INC in Winter Haven: 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
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: NIKKI VAUGHN, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Establishment has removed ice machine used for packaged ice. This Focused Inspection is being conducted offsite to ensure required and/or requested documentation has been received from the food establishment.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Product Re-inspection Required· 5 violations· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: NIKKI VAUGHN, 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. Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the memo section of the check or money order. 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

4-602.12 Food-contact surface of cooking or baking equipment not cleaned at least every 24 hours, or cavity or door seals of microwave oven not cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. 4-602.12
Retail Area- Microwave near reach in coolers observed with a build-up of food debris. COSMicrowave was cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
7-301.11 Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11 PP
Retail Area- Chemicals observed being stored over food items on retail shelf. COS- Food items moved to an appropriate location during inspection. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Retail Area- Ceiling tiles throughout establishment have brown stains and water damage.
81 Kratom Products improperly labeled as provided in emergency rule 5KER25-6. Kratom products must be labeled with the concentration of 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) as provided in 5KER25-6, expressed in "parts per million (PPM) on a dry-weight basis," of the net contents of the package.Repeat
Retail Area- Kratom Products improperly labeled as provided in emergency rule 5KER25-6. Kratom products must be labeled with the concentration of 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) as provided in 5KER25-6, expressed in" parts per million (PPM) on a dry-weight basis," of the net contents of the package
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
Food establishment is operating without a food permit. o INSPECTION: VENDED WATER/VENDED ICE Violation No. Print Date: 1/6/2026 Page 1 of 3 Citation Description and Observation Repeat COS 213 o Citation Description: Records of sampling and analyses of source water and finished product not maintained for a period of at least 2 years or not made available upon request. 5K-4.023(8)(f) F.A.C. Observation: Establishment unable to provided ice testing results at time of inspection. 30 days notice given to food establishment to have their current in store bagged ice bacteriological lab report available for inspector review. Food establishment may email a current bagged ice lab report to [email protected] for compliance verification in lieu of having inspector check back in store in 30 days to review and acquire the bagged ice lab report.

Hera and Fares Express INC in Winter Haven: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hera and Fares Express INC in Winter Haven last inspected?
Hera and Fares Express INC in Winter Haven was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 16, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Hera and Fares Express INC in Winter Haven had?
Hera and Fares Express INC in Winter Haven has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Hera and Fares Express INC in Winter Haven find?
Hera and Fares Express INC in Winter Haven was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 16, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Hera and Fares Express INC in Winter Haven had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Hera and Fares Express INC in Winter Haven has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Hera and Fares Express INC in Winter Haven?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Hera and Fares Express INC in Winter Haven are: 4-602.12: Food-contact surface of cooking or baking equipment not cleaned at least every 24 hours, or cavity or door seals of microwave oven not cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. 4-602.12; 7-301.11: Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11 P; 6-501.11: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11.

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