Hernando Beach Java & Kava in Hernando Beach

Last inspected:

4090 Shoal Line Blvd, Hernando Beach, FL 34607
Overview

Hernando Beach Java & Kava is a specialty food shop in Hernando County that has had three FDACS inspections since January 2025. A preoperational inspection on January 7, 2025 identified 2 violations during the permit application process. A focused inspection on April 14, 2025 documented 1 violation involving a dog observed near the lobby area; the owner stated the animal is a certified emotional support service animal. A focused inspection on July 28, 2025 regarding the addition of hemp to the permit found no violations and noted the entity is not currently carrying products.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.
3Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Hernando Beach Java & Kava in Hernando Beach: FDACS Inspection History (3)

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.

— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: NICHOLAS SAWYER

Comments: Request# 5135945, addition of hemp to permit. Entity is not currently carrying products.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· 1 violation· Focused Inspection

Inspector: CYNTHIA CANNIOTO, SENIOR 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. Observed a dog near the lobby area , but not in the food prep area, owner states the animal is an emotional support service animal and has certification Request 5130370

Good Retail Practice Violations

2-402.11 Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11Repeat
Observed employee in the food prep area without a proper hair restraint
— Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: CYNTHIA CANNIOTO, SENIOR 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. 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

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-101.19 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that requires frequent cleaning not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. 4-101.19
Service counter frame and supports are made of unsealed wood.
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
Restroom door is not self closing

Hernando Beach Java & Kava in Hernando Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hernando Beach Java & Kava in Hernando Beach last inspected?
Hernando Beach Java & Kava in Hernando Beach was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on July 28, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Hernando Beach Java & Kava in Hernando Beach had?
Hernando Beach Java & Kava in Hernando Beach has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Hernando Beach Java & Kava in Hernando Beach find?
Hernando Beach Java & Kava in Hernando Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on July 28, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Hernando Beach Java & Kava in Hernando Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Hernando Beach Java & Kava in Hernando Beach has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Hernando Beach Java & Kava in Hernando Beach?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Hernando Beach Java & Kava in Hernando Beach are: 4-101.19: Nonfood-contact surface of equipment exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that requires frequent cleaning not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. 4-101.19; 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; 2-402.11: Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11.

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