How many inspections has Hot Box in Brandon had?

Hot Box in Brandon has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Hot Box in Brandon find?

Hot Box in Brandon was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 3, 2022 (Focused Inspection).

Has Hot Box in Brandon had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Hot Box in Brandon has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Hot Box in Brandon

Name: Hot Box in Brandon Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: November 3, 2022

1037 W Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511

Pasco County · Specialty Shop - Hemp · FDACS
Owner: Wear Me Out INC.
FDACS Estab #: 409684

Overview

Hot Box in Brandon operated without a valid food permit as of August 2024. An FDACS inspection on August 24, 2022 cited the facility for operating without required permits and documented six violations including failure to obtain drinking water from an approved source and absence of written employee procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrhea events. The establishment was directed to begin the permitting process within 10 days and provide proof of an approved water source within 30 days. A follow-up focused inspection on November 3, 2022 found no violations after the facility submitted required documentation including a water bill, though the permit status remained unresolved at that time.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.

6Violations

Last inspected FDACS: November 3, 2022

Hot Box in Brandon: 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.

2022 — 2 inspections

Nov 3, 2022 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: STEFANIA

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. Check back for water bill. Water bill was provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Aug 24, 2022 — Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Check Back Needed· 6 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: STEFANIA

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. This food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. The Food Establishment shall begin the permitting process within 10 days. Food establishment can apply online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520 for further assistance. 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. All requests for a new food permit submitted January 1 through June 30, shall be assessed a permit fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and Rule 5K-4. All requests for a new food permit submitted July 1 through December 31, shall be assessed permit fees of fifty percent (50%) of the applicable fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and Rule 5K-4. Food Establishment manufactures, processes, packs, holds, prepares or sells products intended for human consumption that contain hemp, hemp extract, CBD or other cannabinoids. Provided current copy of s. 581.217, Florida Statutes, pertaining to labeling requirements of hemp extract products. Norovirus Cleaning Procedures handout, handwashing sign and FDACS Hemp Inhalation Age Restriction Sign provided. Failure to provide proof for approved water source in 30 days may result in Administrative Action.

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 PfPf

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees responding to an event that involves vomiting or diarrhea. o

74 Retailer selling hemp extract intended for inhalation did not post a clear and conspicuous sign directly adjacent to the display of the product which states: "THE SALE OF HEMP EXTRACT INTENDED FOR INHALATION TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS PROHIBITED, PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR PURCHASE". 5K-4.034(8)(a), F.A.C.

Retail area: No sign posted for hemp extract intended for inhalation stating that "The sale of HempExtract intended for inhalation to persons under the age of 21 is prohibited, proof of age is required for purchase". o

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

Proof of approved water source not provided. Establishment has 30 days to provide proof of approved water source. o

5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17

Restroom: No covered trash receptacle. o

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: No self-closing door. o

99 This food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. The Food Establishment shall begin the permitting process within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520 for further assistance.

The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit hasbeen submitted. The Food Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate fee within 10 days. ContacttheBusiness Center at 850-245-5520 for further assistance. o

Hot Box in Brandon: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hot Box in Brandon last inspected?: Hot Box in Brandon was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on November 3, 2022. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Hot Box in Brandon had?: Hot Box in Brandon has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Hot Box in Brandon find?: Hot Box in Brandon was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 3, 2022 (Focused Inspection).
Has Hot Box in Brandon had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Hot Box in Brandon has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Hot Box in Brandon?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Hot Box in Brandon 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; 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; 5-501.17: Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17.