Qn Food Mart LLC in Winter Haven

Last inspected:

1458 42nd St Nw, Winter Haven, FL 33881
Overview

Qn Food Mart LLC, a convenience store in Winter Haven, received a sanitation inspection on August 20, 2025 that identified 5 violations. The facility lacked written procedures for employee response to vomit and diarrhea events and could not demonstrate in a verifiable manner that employees had been informed of foodborne illness reporting requirements. The establishment also had packaged food items available for retail sale without proper labeling — individual Kool-Aid pouches, Little Debbie oatmeal sandwiches, and Ritz crackers were observed in the retail area without required labels and were removed during the inspection. Industry guidance on employee health procedures, child-resistant packaging rules, and food labeling requirements was provided to the establishment.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
5Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Qn Food Mart LLC 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 Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: WENDY LONGO, 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. The Hemp Rule 5K-4.034, F.A.C. and Resource Guide for Child Resistant Packaging, Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomit and Diarrhea, Food Allergy Awareness, Employee Health Guide, Food Employee Reporting Agreement and Food Protection Manager Certificate Handouts were provided 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. 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. 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. Request #5135864.

Risk-Based Violations

2-103.11(O) Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf
The person-in-charge was unable to provide, in a verifiable manner, that employees are informed of reporting foodborne illnesses and symptoms. Industry guidance was provided.
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
The establishment does not have written procedures for the clean-up of vomit and diarrhea. Industry guidance was provided.
3-201.11(C) Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101, 9 CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381. 3-201.11(C) PfPf
Retail Area: There were individual Kool-aid pouches, Little Debbie oatmeal sandwiches , and Rtiz crackers available for retail sale without proper labeling. COS: Items were removed from retail area.
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.
The person-in-charge was unable to provide a certified food protection manager certificate. Industry guidance was provided.

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Retail Area: There are some damaged floor and ceiling tiles present.

Qn Food Mart LLC in Winter Haven: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Qn Food Mart LLC in Winter Haven last inspected?
Qn Food Mart LLC in Winter Haven was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 20, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Qn Food Mart LLC in Winter Haven had?
Qn Food Mart LLC 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 Qn Food Mart LLC in Winter Haven find?
Qn Food Mart LLC in Winter Haven was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 20, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Qn Food Mart LLC in Winter Haven had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Qn Food Mart LLC in Winter Haven has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Qn Food Mart LLC in Winter Haven?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Qn Food Mart LLC in Winter Haven are: 2-103.11(O): Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) Pf; 3-201.11(C): Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101, 9 CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381. 3-201.11(C) Pf; 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.

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