Island Root Kava Bar Coral Springs in Coral Springs
Last inspected:
2055 N University Dr, Coral Springs, FL 33071Island Root Kava Bar in Coral Springs received a stop-sale order on September 3, 2025 requiring the removal of multiple products cited as misbranded under Florida Statutes 500.04 and 500.11 for labeling violations. The facility has two inspections on record. The most recent inspection on September 3, 2025 cited six violations, including a missing employee health policy and absence of hand soap at the handwashing sink near the register—the latter corrected on site during the visit. A prior inspection on June 1, 2023 documented seven violations spanning employee health knowledge, vomiting incident procedures, and handwashing sink supplies, with the person in charge unable to correctly answer questions about foodborne disease prevention and restrictions.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Island Root Kava Bar Coral Springs in Coral Springs: 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.
— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· 6 stop-sale orders· Met Requirements
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.
Visit was conducted in response to request # 5138107
Stop Sale Order issued. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850)
245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or when required documents have been obtained to request food safety
inspector visit for written release of product. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in
Administrative Action.
Risk-Based Violations
4-602.11(E)
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)Repeat
Food service: Knives on rack over drink station had build up of dust. COS: knives were
moved to three compartment sink during visit.
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 does not have an employee health policy. Employee Health Guide provided.
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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
Food service: Hand soap not Available at hand sink next to register at beginning of visit.
COS: Soap was provided during visit.
Good Retail Practice Violations
4-903.11(A)
Cleaned equipment or utensils, or laundered linens 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. Clean equipment or utensils not stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying, or
not covered or inverted. 4-903.11(A) and (B)
Food service: Box of mason jars used for customer beverages on floor next to hand sink.
COS: box was moved to proper location during inspection.
4-904.11(A)-(B)
Cleaned and sanitized utensils handled, displayed or dispensed without protection
from contamination of food- and lip-contact surfaces; or knives, forks or spoons that are not prewrapped
are not presented so that only the handles are touched by employees or consumers. 4-904.11(A)-(B)
Food service: Pan of utensils stacked not inverted. COS: Utensils were moved to 3
compartment sink during visit.
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Kratom products for human consumption not labeled as required by Chapter 500,
F.S. 5K-4.030(3)(a), F.A.C.
Back room: Box of Kratom being stored in a bock in back room missing nutrition and
supplemental facts. Stop Order Issues. See supplements.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP SALE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Comments:
Print Date: 9/3/2025
Page 1 of 5
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
STOP SALE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Comments:
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
STOP SALE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Comments:
Print Date: 9/3/2025
Page 2 of 5
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
STOP SALE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Comments:
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
STOP SALE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Comments:
Print Date: 9/3/2025
Page 3 of 5
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
STOP SALE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Comments:
Print Date: 9/3/2025
Page 4 of 5
When the department or its duly authorized agent finds, or has probable cause to believe, that any food or food-processing equipment is in
violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter so as to be dangerous, unwholesome, fraudulent, or insanitary within the meaning
of this chapter, an agent of the department may issue and enforce a stop-sale, stop-use, removal, or hold order, which order gives notice that
such article or processing equipment is, or is suspected of being, in violation and has been detained or embargoed and which order warns all
persons not to remove, use, or dispose of such article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise until permission for removal, use, or disposal
is given by the department or the court. It is unlawful for any person to remove, use, or dispose of such detained or embargoed article or
processing equipment by sale or otherwise without such permission in accordance with 500.172 (1) Florida Statutes.
AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL ORDERS, NOTICES, AND REPORTS IN THIS
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT
If you wish to contest the Department's action, you have the right to request an administrative hearing to be conducted in accordance with
Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes and to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative. Your request for hearing must
contain:
1. Your name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number (if any).
2. The name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number of your attorney or qualified representative (if any) upon whom service of
pleadings and other papers shall be made.
3. A statement that you are requesting an administrative hearing and dispute the material facts alleged by the department, in which case you must
identify the material facts that are in dispute (formal hearing), or that you request an administrative hearing and that you do not dispute the facts
alleged by the department (informal hearing).
4. A statement of when (date) you received the Notice and the file number of this Notice.
Your request for a hearing must be received at the address shown on this Notice within twenty-one (21) days of receipt of this
Notice. If you fail to obtain a Release from this Notice or fail to request an administrative hearing within the twenty-one (21) day
deadline you waive your right to a hearing and the Department may enter a Final Order imposing up to the maximum penalties as authorized by
Florida Law.
HEARING WAIVER AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS
I, _____________________________________________________ the person in charge of Island root kava bar coral springs hereby waive a
notice and a hearing as provided in Chapter 120, Florida Statutes and waive all rights as provided on the last page of this report.
____________________________________________
(Signature)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this document.
(Signature of FDACS Representative)
(Signature of Representative)
TIMOTHY O'NEIL, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST
STEPHAVI BRODER, MANAGER
Print Name and Title
FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13
Print Date: 9/3/2025
Page 5 of 5
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 7 violations· Met Requirements
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.
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.
Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement and Norovirus clean up and disinfection handouts 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.
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
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
Pic was unable to correctly respond to questions relate to food borne disease and symptoms that
maycause food borne disease. Also, was unable to relate conditions of restriction and exclusion.
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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
Food establishment does not have any written procedures to address clean up procedures
foraccidental vomiting and diarrheal incidents.
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
Processing area: No paper towels provided at hand wash sink.
Good Retail Practice Violations
3-302.12
Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably
recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with
the common name of the food. 3-302.12
Food service area: Bulk strawberry, chocolate powder bins not labeled.
6-202.15
Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing
holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing,
tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of
insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying
insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15
Backroom area: Gap around backdoor frame.
3-305.11
Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored
where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11
Backroom area: Cases of assorted candies and chips stored on floor.
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
Backroom area: No self closer installed on restroom door.
Island Root Kava Bar Coral Springs in Coral Springs: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (6)
Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.
| Date | Order Type | Product | Brand/Lot | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STOP SALE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Comments: Print Date: 9/3/2025 Page 1 of 5 | |
| STOP SALE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Comments: | |
| STOP SALE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Comments: Print Date: 9/3/2025 Page 2 of 5 | |
| STOP SALE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Comments: | |
| STOP SALE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Comments: Print Date: 9/3/2025 Page 3 of 5 | |
| STOP SALE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Comments: Print Date: 9/3/2025 Page 4 of 5 When the department or its duly… |
Island Root Kava Bar Coral Springs in Coral Springs: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Island Root Kava Bar Coral Springs in Coral Springs last inspected?
- Island Root Kava Bar Coral Springs in Coral Springs was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 3, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Island Root Kava Bar Coral Springs in Coral Springs had?
- Island Root Kava Bar Coral Springs in Coral Springs has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Island Root Kava Bar Coral Springs in Coral Springs find?
- Island Root Kava Bar Coral Springs in Coral Springs was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 3, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
- Has Island Root Kava Bar Coral Springs in Coral Springs had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, Island Root Kava Bar Coral Springs in Coral Springs has 6 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Island Root Kava Bar Coral Springs in Coral Springs?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Island Root Kava Bar Coral Springs in Coral Springs 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; 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; 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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