Purrfectly Brewed Cat Cafe in Frostproof

Last inspected:

225 N Scenic Hwy, Frostproof, FL 33843
Overview

Purrfectly Brewed Cat Cafe in Frostproof underwent a preoperational inspection on February 12, 2026 before opening. The inspection identified eight violations requiring correction before the facility could obtain its food permit. Citations included a person in charge lacking knowledge of employee health policies and reporting procedures for foodborne illness symptoms, absence of written procedures for vomit and diarrhea event cleanup, no sanitizer test kit available for food contact surfaces, missing backflow prevention on exterior water faucets, and no soap or paper towels at the handwashing sink. The inspector provided guidance on employee health policy development and event cleanup procedures. Five additional violations involving food preparation equipment and materials were also noted. All violations required correction and inspector sign-off before permit issuance could proceed.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

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Purrfectly Brewed Cat Cafe in Frostproof: 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.

— 1 inspection
— Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements· 8 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, 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# 5150562. Initial inspection for coffee shop opening soon. They have a completely separate area for the housing of cats that customers can enter into and interact with them. 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. 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.

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
Person in charge had some knowledge of employee health information, but did not have any employee health information available to help them answer questions about employee health as it relates to food borne illnesses and their symptoms, and reporting responsibilities, exclusions and restrictions of food employees. Employee health policy guidance for development of a policy was given to the entity. 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
The food establishment does not have a written vomit or diarrhea event clean up procedure available. A guidance handout was given to the food establishment's management to help them write up step by step procedures for vomit and/or diarrhea event clean up.
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 area- no soap or paper towels provided at the hand wash sink.

Good Retail Practice Violations

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
Food service area- No sanitizer test kit available for checking strength of sanitizer solution used on food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils.
5-203.14 Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air gap or installation of an approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf
Outside area- No backflow prevention device on the threaded water faucet units located on the sides of the building.
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
Back area- No covered waste receptacle provided in the 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
Back area- restroom door does not self close.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Outside area- metal soffit panel on side of the building is hanging down and not secured in place.

Purrfectly Brewed Cat Cafe in Frostproof: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Purrfectly Brewed Cat Cafe in Frostproof last inspected?
Purrfectly Brewed Cat Cafe in Frostproof was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 12, 2026. Inspection type: Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Purrfectly Brewed Cat Cafe in Frostproof had?
Purrfectly Brewed Cat Cafe in Frostproof has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Purrfectly Brewed Cat Cafe in Frostproof find?
Purrfectly Brewed Cat Cafe in Frostproof was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 12, 2026 (Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements).
Has Purrfectly Brewed Cat Cafe in Frostproof had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Purrfectly Brewed Cat Cafe in Frostproof has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Purrfectly Brewed Cat Cafe in Frostproof?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Purrfectly Brewed Cat Cafe in Frostproof 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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