Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters LLC 4 in Homosassa

Last inspected:

4556 S Suncoast Blvd, Homosassa, FL 34446
Overview

Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters LLC 4 in Homosassa received a stop-use order on November 20, 2025 requiring the voluntary destruction of cold brew coffee after the product was found to be improperly held at room temperature instead of the required 41°F or below. The facility's most recent inspection on the same date documented a repeat violation of time/temperature control procedures for safety food, specifically that cold brew coffee was being prepared at ambient temperature without the special processing approval required by FDACS. The inspector cited the violation as 3-501.16(A)(2) and noted that 5 gallons of cold brew were placed under stop-sale; the product was discarded by management during the inspection. A second violation documented the absence of sanitizer test strips in the ware wash area, which were provided during the inspection. The facility had a prior inspection on July 22, 2022 that noted 2 violations related to employee health guidelines and reporting. The establishment has a history of cold brew temperature control issues, indicating a need for corrective action and proper licensing approval to continue this product line.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.
6Violations
1Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS:

Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters LLC 4 in Homosassa: 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.

— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· 1 stop-sale order· Met Requirements

Inspector: CYNTHIA CANNIOTO, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: LEXI CLARK

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. Please contact Matt Johansson at [email protected] to apply for approval to brew cold brew coffee at ambient

Risk-Based Violations

3-501.16(A)(2) Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) PPRepeat
Prep area: Cold brew coffee is proceed at room temperature, coffee is a time/temperature controlled food for safety. Special processing approval is required to brew coffee at ambient. Matt Johansson's information is proved in the comment section. 5 gals of cold brew is placed under stop sale. COS: Cold brew was discarded by the manager SEE SUPPLEMENT

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-302.12 Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12
Coffee prep area: squeeze bottles of chocolate, caramel and white chocolate were not labeled . COS: Bottles were labeled
3-304.14(B) Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces not held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a proper concentration as specified in the Food Code. 3-304.14(B) (1)
Prep area: sanitizer solution in the red buckets was below 200 PPM. COS: sanitizer solution was discarded and fresh solution added to the bucket.
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
Ware wash area: sanitizer test strips were not available. Test strips were provided during the inspection

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: KEVIN MARTUSCELLI, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: LEXI ANN

Comments: Emergency Response Assessment – Hurricane Idalia

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: FREDERICK HICKS, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. 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 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

Good Retail Practice Violations

5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Three compartment sink: No drain cover on floor drain. o
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Several ceiling tiles with water stains through out establishment. o

Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters LLC 4 in Homosassa: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (1)

Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.

FDACS stop-sale and stop-use orders for Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters LLC 4 in Homosassa
DateOrder TypeProductBrand/LotReason
STOP USE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatu…

Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters LLC 4 in Homosassa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters LLC 4 in Homosassa last inspected?
Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters LLC 4 in Homosassa was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on November 20, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters LLC 4 in Homosassa had?
Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters LLC 4 in Homosassa has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters LLC 4 in Homosassa find?
Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters LLC 4 in Homosassa was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 20, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters LLC 4 in Homosassa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
Yes, Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters LLC 4 in Homosassa has 1 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.
What are the most common violations at Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters LLC 4 in Homosassa?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters LLC 4 in Homosassa are: 5-205.15(B): Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B); 6-501.11: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11; 3-501.16(A)(2): Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) P.

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