Holy Land Grocery in Winter Haven
Last inspected:
329 26th St Sw, Winter Haven, FL 33880Holy Land Grocery in Winter Haven is a convenience store that was inspected once, on February 1, 2023, and cited for 15 violations. A stop-sale order issued during the inspection required the immediate removal of packages of dried corn from the retail display shelf after grain insects were found in the product; the packages were voluntarily discarded by management. Raw shell eggs were stored directly above gallons of milk in a reach-in display cooler, violating separation requirements for raw animal food and ready-to-eat items; the eggs were relocated to the bottom shelf during the visit. Food-contact surfaces including spoons and tongs used for peanuts and pickled food items had heavy buildup of dried residue and food particles and were cleaned and sanitized on site. The person in charge could not correctly answer questions about foodborne illness prevention, and the establishment lacked written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events; the inspector provided guidance materials on both topics during the inspection. Microbiological testing results for packaged ice were acceptable as of November 1, 2022.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Holy Land Grocery in Winter Haven: FDACS Inspection History (1)
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.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 15 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: Provided establishment with Employee Health Guideline, Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) handout, and Vomiting/
Diarrheal clean-up Guidance handout.
Recent acceptable Microbiological lab ice test results are from 11/01/2022.
Risk-Based Violations
Retail area- packages of dried corn on the retail display shelf near the produce table has grain insects.
Cos- packages of dried corn were removed from retail sale and voluntarily discarded by management.
x
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- cartons of raw shell eggs are displayed above gallons of milk in the reach in display
cooler. Cos- cartons of raw shell eggs were moved to the bottom shelf of the reach in display cooler during the visit.
x
Print Date: 2/1/2023
Page 1 of 5
14
Citation Description: 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)
Observation: Food service area- the interior surface of the nozzles at the vended beverage machine has a buildup
of sticky residue.
o
4-601.11(A)
Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf
Food service area- spoons used for peanuts that are stored in a cup near crockpots and tongs used
for pickled food items stored in a cup near service counter has a heavy buildup of dried residue and food particles.
Cos- spoons, tongs and cups were cleaned and sanitized by management.
x
2-102.11(C)
Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing
transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause
foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can
not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)
(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge could not correctly respond to questions related to foodborne illnesses and their
symptoms. Provided establishment with Employee Health Guideline during the visit.
o
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 provided for the clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events. Provided
establishment with Vomiting/Diarrheal Guidance handout.
o
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
Backroom area- no disposable paper towels or other hand drying device provided at the handwash
sink near the warewash sink. Cos- disposable paper towels were provided at the handwash sink by management.
o
95
Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test
through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
No Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certificate is available. Provided establishment with
Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) handout.
o
Print Date: 2/1/2023
Page 2 of 5
Good Retail Practice Violations
3-602.11(B)(1)-(4)
Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an adequate
descriptive identity statement; if made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in
descending order of predominance by weight; an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; the name and
place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; or nutritional labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9
CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) and (6)
Retail area- in house bagged ice in the reach in display freezer near the reach in display cooler does
not have a label provided with the establishment's name and address. Cos- in house bagged ice were labeled during
the visit.
x
3-307.11
Food not protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified in
Subparts 3-301 - 3-306 in the Food Code. 3-307.11
Backroom area- cardboard liner is stored in direct contact with ice inside ice machine near the
warewash sink. Cos- cardboard liner was removed and voluntarily discarded by management.
x
4-903.11(A)
Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above
the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. 4-903.11(A)
Service area- box of single use cups are stored directly on the floor near crockpot peanuts.
o
4-501.14
Warewashing equipment; sinks, basins or other receptacles used for washing or rinsing raw
food or laundering wiping cloths; or drainboards or equipment used to substitute for drainboards not cleaned before
use, throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils and ensure
the equipment performs its intended function, and at least every 24 hours when used. 4-501.14
Backroom area- warewash sink near ice machine has a buildup of dried residue and particles.
o
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude
accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Food service area- the exterior surface of the crockpot peanuts has a buildup of dried residue and
food particles.
o
4-601.11(C)
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other
debris. 4-601.11(C)
Food service area- metal tray stored under the crockpot peanuts has a heavy buildup of dried residue
and particles.
o
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Backroom area- ceiling tiles are missing in the ice processing area.
o
54
Adequate lighting not provided in a handwashing area, food processing or storage area,
warewashing area, dressing or locker room, or toilet room. 5K-4.004(1)(b)4., F.A.C
Backroom area- no light/ inadequate lighting is provided in the storage area near the reach in display
coolers.
o
Holy Land Grocery in Winter Haven: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Holy Land Grocery in Winter Haven last inspected?
- Holy Land Grocery in Winter Haven was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 1, 2023. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Holy Land Grocery in Winter Haven had?
- Holy Land Grocery in Winter Haven has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Holy Land Grocery in Winter Haven find?
- Holy Land Grocery in Winter Haven was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 1, 2023 (Met Inspection Requirements).
- Has Holy Land Grocery in Winter Haven had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Holy Land Grocery in Winter Haven has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Holy Land Grocery in Winter Haven?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Holy Land Grocery in Winter Haven are: 2-102.11(C): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C) (2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 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 Pf; 3-101.11: Food not safe, or is adulterated. 3-101.11 P.
Nearby Establishments to Holy Land Grocery
Stories You May Have Missed Winter Haven
Healing Glow Juices Passed Its Opening Inspection With Two Unresolved Policy Gaps
A Winter Haven juice shop cleared its preoperational inspection in January 2026 but left two employee health policy gaps…
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with Holy Land Grocery. How we collect and verify this data.