When was Lil Buddha Vapor & Smoke Shop in Brandon last inspected?

Lil Buddha Vapor & Smoke Shop in Brandon was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 7, 2025. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Product Re-inspection Required.

How many inspections has Lil Buddha Vapor & Smoke Shop in Brandon had?

Lil Buddha Vapor & Smoke Shop in Brandon has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Lil Buddha Vapor & Smoke Shop in Brandon find?

Lil Buddha Vapor & Smoke Shop in Brandon was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 7, 2025 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Product Re-inspection Required).

Has Lil Buddha Vapor & Smoke Shop in Brandon had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

Yes, Lil Buddha Vapor & Smoke Shop in Brandon has 26 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 Lil Buddha Vapor & Smoke Shop in Brandon?

The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Lil Buddha Vapor & Smoke Shop in Brandon are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): 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; 5-202.12(A): Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least 100°F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. 5-202.12(A) 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.

Lil Buddha Vapor & Smoke Shop in Brandon

Name: Lil Buddha Vapor & Smoke Shop in Brandon Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: March 7, 2025

120 W Bloomingdale Ave, Brandon, FL 33511

Pasco County · Specialty Shop - Hemp · FDACS
Owner: Lulu Vapor Enterprise 2

Overview

On March 7, 2025, Lil Buddha Vapor & Smoke Shop in Brandon received stop-sale orders for five products containing controlled substances prohibited under Florida Statutes Chapter 893, and six hemp extract products deemed attractive to children under FS 581.217. The establishment agreed to voluntarily destroy the hemp extract products under inspector supervision. The facility also operated without a valid food permit and was cited for 14 violations including failure to maintain hot water in warewashing and handwashing sinks, absence of sanitizer test kits, lack of written procedures for illness-related events, and employee knowledge deficiencies. Violations related to hot water and test kits were corrected on site during the inspection.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.

14Violations

26Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS: March 7, 2025

Lil Buddha Vapor & Smoke Shop in Brandon: 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.

2025 — 1 inspection

Mar 7, 2025 — Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Product Re-inspection Required· 14 violations· 26 stop-sale orders· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: LIZ OREJON ORE, 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 Food Establishment voluntarily agrees to release the products listed in this stop sale order for destruction. The Food Establishment will not hold the Department liable for any lost revenue or income as a result of the destruction. _____________________ Signature of representative. Stop Sale Order issued. Food establishment may visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 to request a written release of the Stop Sale Order. If the product contains a controlled substance, a court order obtained by a law enforcement agency may be required before the Department may release the product for destruction. Failure to obtain a written release from the Department prior to moving the stopped product or failure to comply with the terms of the Department's written release will result in Administrative Action. STOP SALE ORDERS ISSUED FOR VARIOUS THC- A CONTAINING CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- THC OVER 0.3%. FIRM MAY NOT DESTROY OR MOVE PRODUCTS UNTIL RELEASED BY THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICE. Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. 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.

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) 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

Establishment: Person in charge did not respond correctly to questions that relate to preventing transmission of food borne illness. 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

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

75 Hemp extract intended for human consumption distributed or sold in the state not labeled pursuant to s. 500 F.S., s. 581.217(7) F.S., 5K-4.034(6)(a), F.A.C.

Retail area: Some hemp cartridge not labeled with batch number and expiration date. COS: Stop-sale release. Items were voluntarily discarded. x

77 Distribution or sale of a hemp extract that is attractive to children in violation of s. 581.217(7)(e), F.S. The hemp extract product, or the package, label, or advertisement for the product, is in the shape of humans, cartoons, or animals; or bears any reasonable resemblance to an existing candy product that is familiar to the public as a widely distributed, branded food product such that a product could be mistaken for the branded product, especially by children; or the product contains any color additives.

Retail - Hemp Extract products observed to be Attractive to Children - product and/or labels in the shape of an animal, human, or cartoon; or bears any resemblance to an existing candy product. COS: Stop-sale release. All items were voluntarily discarded. x

5-202.12(A) Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least 100°F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. 5-202.12(A) PfPf

Restroom and warewashing area: No hot water available in the hand washing sinks. COS: The heater was turned off. Hot water was provided in the sinks.

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.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-303.11 Cleaning agent used to clean equipment and utensils or chemical sanitizer used to sanitize equipment and utensils not provided and available for use during all hours of operation. 4-303.11

Warewashing area: No sanitizer solution available at 3 compartment sink. COS: Sanitizer solution chlorine was obtained.

4-302.14 Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf

Warewashing area: No test kits available in the 3 compartment sink. COS: Test kits chlorine were obtained.

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

Warewashing area; Black build-up on 3 compartment sink basins. COS: 3 compartment sink basins were cleaned.

4-501.19 Temperature of the wash solution in manual warewashing equipment maintained at less than 110°F or the temperature specified on the cleaning agent manufacturer's label instructions. 4-501.19 Pf

Warewashing area: No hot water at three compartment sink. COS: Hot water was provided.

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

Restroom: No covered receptacle in unisex restroom.

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.

98 The product intended for human consumption contains a total delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of more than 0.3% on a wet-weight basis and therefore does not meet the definition of hemp or hemp extract. The product is considered adulterated pursuant to s. 500.10(1)(a), and s. 581.217(3)(e), F.S. and contains a controlled substance pursuant to s. 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.Repeat

Retail Area: Per Certificates of analyses, various flowers hemp products contain greater than 0.3% Delta 9 THC. Stop-sale. See supplements. A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.

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.

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. Contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520 for further assistance. o INSPECTION: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE Violation No.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER

Reason: 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substance Comments: The product contains a control substance prohibited pursuant to Chapter 893, Florida Statutes, and may not be sold or distributed. To request a Food Safety Inspector visit to obtain a written release of the Stop-Sale Order for purposes of removing and destroying the product, contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected]. Release of the product for destruction may require a court order. Print Date: 3/7/2025 Page 1 of 15

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