Smoke Shop Vape Rush in Gibsonton

Last inspected:

11102 S Us Highway 41, Gibsonton, FL 33534
Overview

Smoke Shop Vape Rush in Gibsonton holds a specialty shop license for hemp products and is not yet operating under a valid food permit. An FDACS inspection on June 9, 2025 identified 4 violations during a sanitation assessment conducted as part of the permit application process. Two intermediate-priority violations were cited: the establishment lacked written procedures for employees responding to vomiting or diarrhea events, and the restroom handwashing sink was not equipped with paper towels — paper towels were provided on site during the inspection. The facility must remit full payment for its food permit application to complete licensing and begin operation.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

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Last inspected FDACS:

Smoke Shop Vape Rush in Gibsonton: 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
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 4 violations· Operating Without Permit

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#5133264. 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 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. Electronic online payment by credit card or e-check is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. 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. Contact the Business Center by email at [email protected] or by calling 850-245-5520 for further assistance. Norovirus Cleaning Procedures handout, Hemp Inhalation Age Restriction Sign handout, Certified Food Protection Manager Document handout, and Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout provided.

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.
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 at hand washing sink.
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
Restroom: No paper towels available at hand washing sink. COS: Paper towels were provided.

Good Retail Practice Violations

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

Smoke Shop Vape Rush in Gibsonton: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smoke Shop Vape Rush in Gibsonton last inspected?
Smoke Shop Vape Rush in Gibsonton was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on June 9, 2025. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
How many inspections has Smoke Shop Vape Rush in Gibsonton had?
Smoke Shop Vape Rush in Gibsonton has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Smoke Shop Vape Rush in Gibsonton find?
Smoke Shop Vape Rush in Gibsonton was most recently inspected by FDACS on June 9, 2025 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
Has Smoke Shop Vape Rush in Gibsonton had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Smoke Shop Vape Rush in Gibsonton has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Smoke Shop Vape Rush in Gibsonton?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Smoke Shop Vape Rush in Gibsonton are: 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; 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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