Smokin Empire INC in Jacksonville

Last inspected:

7749 Normandy Blvd Ste 117, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Overview

Smokin Empire Inc in Jacksonville is a specialty shop licensed to sell hemp products that was subject to a focused FDACS inspection on April 1, 2026 regarding compliance with Florida's hemp and kratom age restriction requirements. Five stop-sale orders issued that same day required the immediate removal of misbranded products citing FS 500.04 and FS 500.11 labeling violations; all products were voluntarily destroyed by establishment management and witnessed by the inspector. The inspection also identified six violations including a priority foundation deficiency: the establishment lacks written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomit or diarrhea events. The facility was operating without a valid food permit at the time of the focused inspection. No routine food safety inspections are currently on record for this facility.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
6Violations
5Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS:

Smokin Empire INC in Jacksonville: 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· 6 violations· 5 stop-sale orders· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

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. Initial inspection per request # 5154042 Hemp and Kratom age restriction signs provided. The inspection that is the subject of this report is a focused inspection by the Department to determine the Food Establishment’s compliance with Emergency Rule 5KER26-1. A copy of Emergency Rule 5KER26-1was provided. Other products that were not evaluated during this inspection may be violative and cited at a later date. Products not cited or included in this report should not be assumed to comply with Florida law. It is the responsibility of every Food Establishment to ensure its products are compliant. The Minimum Construction Standards 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
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomit or diarrhea.
74 Retailer selling Hemp or Hemp Extract intended for Human Consumption did not post a clear and conspicuous sign directly adjacent to the display of the product which states: "THE SALE OF HEMP OR HEMP EXTRACT INTENDED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS PROHIBITED. PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR PURCHASE.". 5K-4.034(8)(a), F.A.C.Repeat
No Hemp age restriction sign posted. COS - Hemp age restriction sign posted during visit.
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
Back room area - No hand wash sign in unisex restroom.

Good Retail Practice Violations

81 Kratom products for human consumption not labeled as required by Chapter 500, F.S. 5K-4.030(3)(a), F.A.C.
Retail Area: Kratom Product missing Supplement facts panel, and Supplement Identifier on Principal Display Panel. COS: Kratom products voluntarily discarded. Stop Sale Order and Release Issued. See Order.
81 Kratom Products improperly labeled as provided in emergency rule 5KER26-1. Kratom products must be labeled with the concentration of 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) as provided in 5KER26-1, expressed in "parts per million (PPM) on a dry-weight basis," of the net contents of the package.
Retail Area: Kratom Products must be labeled with the concentration of 7-hydroxymitragynine and each of its isomers, esters, ethers, salts, and salts of isomers, esters, and ethers expressed in parts per million (PPM) on a dry-weight basis, of the net contents of the package. COS: Kratom products voluntarily discarded. Stop Sale Order and Release Issued. See Order. x
83 Retailer selling kratom products for human consumption did not post a clear and conspicuous sign directly adjacent to the display of the products which states: "THE SALE OF KRATOM TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS PROHIBITED, PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR PURCHASE". 5K-4.030(4)(a), F.A.C.
No Kratom age restriction sign posted. COS - Kratom age restriction sign posted during visit.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

Smokin Empire INC in Jacksonville: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (5)

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 Smokin Empire INC in Jacksonville
DateOrder TypeProductBrand/LotReason
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling

Smokin Empire INC in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smokin Empire INC in Jacksonville last inspected?
Smokin Empire INC in Jacksonville was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on April 1, 2026. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
How many inspections has Smokin Empire INC in Jacksonville had?
Smokin Empire INC in Jacksonville has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Smokin Empire INC in Jacksonville find?
Smokin Empire INC in Jacksonville was most recently inspected by FDACS on April 1, 2026 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
Has Smokin Empire INC in Jacksonville had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
Yes, Smokin Empire INC in Jacksonville has 5 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 Smokin Empire INC in Jacksonville?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Smokin Empire INC in Jacksonville 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.

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