American Plant Extraction LLC in Homosassa

Last inspected:

9055 W Veterans Dr, Homosassa, FL 34448
Overview

American Plant Extraction LLC, a dietary supplement manufacturer in Homosassa, underwent a preoperational inspection on December 29, 2025 and was cited for 4 violations. The facility was required to correct plumbing backflow issues at the three-compartment sink, install an air gap, post a handwashing sign, and supply hand soap and a drying device at the handwashing sink. All violations were classified as priority foundation (Pf) — systemic management issues requiring correction before the facility could obtain its food permit.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
4Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

American Plant Extraction LLC in Homosassa: 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· 4 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. 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. Failure to meet all permitting requirements 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 suspend food activities. 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. 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.

Risk-Based Violations

5-205.11 Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf
Processing area: Hand washing sign was not posted at the 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
Processing area: hand washing sink was missing soap, and a hand drying device.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-901.11 After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment or utensils not air-dried or not adequately drained before contact with food, or equipment or utensils dried with a cloth. 4-901.11
Processing area: equipment to allow air drying of utensils, equipment is not present.
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
Processing area: There is a direct connection for all plumbing, an air gap is required at the 3 compartment sink,

American Plant Extraction LLC in Homosassa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was American Plant Extraction LLC in Homosassa last inspected?
American Plant Extraction LLC in Homosassa was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 29, 2025. Inspection type: Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has American Plant Extraction LLC in Homosassa had?
American Plant Extraction LLC in Homosassa has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of American Plant Extraction LLC in Homosassa find?
American Plant Extraction LLC in Homosassa was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 29, 2025 (Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements).
Has American Plant Extraction LLC in Homosassa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, American Plant Extraction LLC in Homosassa has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at American Plant Extraction LLC in Homosassa?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at American Plant Extraction LLC in Homosassa are: 5-205.11: Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 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; 4-901.11: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment or utensils not air-dried or not adequately drained before contact with food, or equipment or utensils dried with a cloth. 4-901.11.

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