Green Empire Smoke Shop in Edgewater

Last inspected:

2323 S Ridgewood Ave, Edgewater, FL 32141
Overview

Green Empire Smoke Shop in Edgewater had one inspection on record in April 2023 when it was operating without a valid food permit. The facility received a priority foundation violation for lacking written procedures for employees to follow when responding to events involving bodily fluids. A focused inspection conducted in October 2024 in response to Hurricane Milton found no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
3Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Green Empire Smoke Shop in Edgewater: 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
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: JOEL LLOYD

Comments: Visit conducted in response to Hurricane Milton

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit· 3 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: JOEL LLOYD, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: This visit is associated with request# 5095778. 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. 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. Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full 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 close your business. 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. Hemp inhalation signage provided. The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. Food Establishment shall remit payment of appropriate fee within 10 days.

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
No written instructions for associates to follow when responding to events involving bodily fluids. 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.
No age restriction hemp inhalation signage provided during inspection. Signage provided by inspector during inspection. o

Good Retail Practice Violations

99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. Food Establishment shall remit payment of appropriate fee within 10 days. 500.12(1) (a)F.S., 5K-4.020(4)(b) F.A.C.
The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. Food Establishment shall remit payment of appropriate fee within 10 days. o Print Date: 4/19/2023 Page 1 of 3

Green Empire Smoke Shop in Edgewater: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Green Empire Smoke Shop in Edgewater last inspected?
Green Empire Smoke Shop in Edgewater was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 29, 2024. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Green Empire Smoke Shop in Edgewater had?
Green Empire Smoke Shop in Edgewater has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Green Empire Smoke Shop in Edgewater find?
Green Empire Smoke Shop in Edgewater was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 29, 2024 (Focused Inspection).
Has Green Empire Smoke Shop in Edgewater had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Green Empire Smoke Shop in Edgewater has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Green Empire Smoke Shop in Edgewater?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Green Empire Smoke Shop in Edgewater 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.

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