When was Zooties Smoke Shop in Brandon last inspected?

Zooties Smoke Shop in Brandon was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 26, 2025. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Product Re-inspection Required.

How many inspections has Zooties Smoke Shop in Brandon had?

Zooties 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 Zooties Smoke Shop in Brandon find?

Zooties Smoke Shop in Brandon was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 26, 2025 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Product Re-inspection Required).

Has Zooties Smoke Shop in Brandon had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

Yes, Zooties Smoke Shop in Brandon has 28 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS.

Zooties Smoke Shop in Brandon

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

Last inspected: August 26, 2025

3318 S Kings Ave, Brandon, FL 33511

Pasco County · Specialty Shop - Hemp · FDACS
Owner: 3318 LLC

Overview

Zooties Smoke Shop in Brandon received 11 stop-sale orders issued on August 26, 2025. Three orders cited labeling violations under Florida Food Law, while eight orders cited controlled substance violations under Florida Statutes 893.03(1)(a) and 893.035, with products found to contain prohibited controlled substances. An inspection on August 26, 2025 documented the facility was operating without a valid food permit and cited six violations including failure to establish written procedures for employees responding to vomiting or diarrhea events. The facility must obtain written releases from FDACS before moving or destroying stopped products; if products contain controlled substances, a court order obtained by law enforcement may be required prior to destruction.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.

6Violations

28Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS: August 26, 2025

Zooties 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

Aug 26, 2025 — Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Product Re-inspection Required· 6 violations· 28 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. Request#5136767. 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. 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.

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. Information was provided.

74 Retailer selling hemp or hemp extract intended for Human Consumption did not post a clear and conspicuous sign directly adjacent to the display of the product which states: "THE SALE OF HEMP OR HEMP EXTRACT INTENDED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION 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 Hemp Extract intended for inhalation to persons under the age of 21 is prohibited, proof of age is required for purchase". Sign provided to person in charge. o

75 The scannable barcode or quick response code as required in Section 581.217(7) (a)2., F.S., does not link directly to a webpage where the required certificate of analysis may be found in three or fewer steps. 5K-4.034(6)(k), F.A.C.

Retail area: Hemp extract product quick response code does not link to the certificate of analysis. Stop Sale order issued, see order. o

6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14

Restroom: No signage notifying employees to wash hands in the hand washing sink.

Good Retail Practice Violations

98 Food Establishment found manufacturing, selling, delivering, holding or offering for sale a product in which 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) concentrated at a level above the legal limit is declared. When present in concentrations above the legal limit, 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) is a controlled substance as provided by ss. 893.03(1)(a) and 893.035, F.S., and Department of Legal Affairs Emergency Rule 2ER25-2, and the product is adulterated in violation of sections 500.04 and 500.10, F.S.Repeat

Retail area: Products contain above the legal limit of 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH). Stop Sale Order issued, see order. 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.Repeat

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. INSPECTION: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE Violation No.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when appropriate documentation has been obtained, contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected]. Print Date: 8/27/2025 Page 1 of 16

Lot: Number of Packages: