Hookah Sensation in Hudson

Last inspected:

15425 Us 19, Hudson, FL 34667
Overview

Hookah Sensation, a hemp specialty shop in Hudson, Pasco County, was cited for operating without a valid food permit during a January 2023 inspection. The facility received six violations including the lack of written procedures for employee response to food safety events; the inspector emailed corrective guidance to the owner. The establishment submitted a permit application and was required to remit the appropriate fee within ten days. A follow-up focused inspection conducted on September 2, 2023 for Hurricane Idalia assessment found no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
6Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Hookah Sensation in Hudson: FDACS Inspection History (2)

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.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: NEIL, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Offsite Focused Visit to conduct assessment for Hurricane Idalia.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit· 6 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: FREDERICK HICKS

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. 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. Food Establishment manufactures, processes, packs, holds, prepares or sells products intended for human consumption that contain hemp, hemp extract, CBD or other cannabinoids. 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.

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
Observed no written instructions. V&D procedures emailed to owner o Print Date: 1/18/2023 Page 1 of 3
74 Retailer selling hemp extract intended for inhalation did not post a clear and conspicuous sign directly adjacent to the display of the product which states: "THE SALE OF HEMP EXTRACT INTENDED FOR INHALATION TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS PROHIBITED, PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR PURCHASE". 5K-4.034(8)(a), F.A.C.
No sign observed. Emailed sign to PIC o
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
Observed no employee hand wash sign. Emailed hand wash sign to owner. o

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-202.15 Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15
Back room area: observed outer door propped open o
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
Observed bathroom door not self closing. o
99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. Food Establishment shall remit payment of appropriate fee within 10 days. 500.12(1) (a)F.S., 5K-4.020(4)(b) F.A.C.
Observed establishment operating without a food permit. o

Hookah Sensation in Hudson: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hookah Sensation in Hudson last inspected?
Hookah Sensation in Hudson was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 2, 2023. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Hookah Sensation in Hudson had?
Hookah Sensation in Hudson has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Hookah Sensation in Hudson find?
Hookah Sensation in Hudson was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 2, 2023 (Focused Inspection).
Has Hookah Sensation in Hudson had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Hookah Sensation in Hudson has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Hookah Sensation in Hudson?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Hookah Sensation in Hudson 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; 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; 6-202.15: Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15.

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