54th Smoke Lounge in Kenneth City

Last inspected:

6103 54th Ave N, Kenneth City, FL 33709
Overview

54th Smoke Lounge, a specialty shop in Kenneth City, received a stop-use order on September 25, 2025 after an FDACS inspection found rodent droppings on the floor in the bathroom and around the mop sink. The inspector cited the facility for premises not maintained free of roaches and rodents under FS 500.04 and FS 500.10 (adulterated product due to prevention of food contamination). The facility was operating without a valid food permit at the time of inspection. The inspector required all affected storage areas to be completely cleared of merchandise, cleaned, and sanitized before a re-inspection could authorize resumption of operations. The establishment must develop and implement a pest management control program and cannot add merchandise to affected storage areas until written release is obtained from FDACS following successful re-inspection.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
4Violations
2Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS:

54th Smoke Lounge in Kenneth City: 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; Re-Inspection Required· 4 violations· 2 stop-sale orders· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: ALORA BOEKE, 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. If establishment wants to start any processing, they will need to install an employee handwash sink near the three compartment sink and/or where there is processing. Re-inspection visit required due to pests. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 to request food safety inspector visit for written release when all affected areas have been adequately cleaned and sanitized. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action. In addition, food establishment must develop and implement a pest management control program. The affected storage areas shall be completely cleared of all merchandise, cleaned and sanitized by the next inspection; no other merchandise may be added to the storage area, or a Broken Stop-use will be issued. If evidence of pest infestation is observed on the next inspection, a Stop-Use Order will be issued on all receiving areas of the establishment and the establishment will no longer be allowed to receive additional food items, a Stop-Use Order of all processing equipment (if applicable) will be issued and a Stop-Sale Order of all exposed food items (if applicable) will be issued until the infestation is eradicated. A copy of the Pest Control Plan Checklist has been provided to the establishment. Reinspection will be conducted on or about 14 days. Stop Use Order issued on 9/25/25 for Mop Sink Area and First Bathroom due to Infestation - Rodents. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or when required documents have been obtained to request food safety inspector visit for written release of equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action.

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-501.11 Premises not maintained free of roaches and rodents; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) P
First Bathroom and Mop Sink Area: Observed rodent droppings on floor in bathroom and around mop sink Stop Use Order issued on areas. o
4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
First Bathroom: Several dead cockroaches inside sink basin.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Back Area: Ceiling tiles water stained and in disrepair.
99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit and has not met all permitting requirements. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2) F.A.C.Repeat
Establishment open and operating without a valid food and did not meet sanitation inspection requirements. Application had been submitted. o INSPECTION: KRATOM PRODUCTS Violation No. Citation Description and Observation Print Date: 9/25/2025 Page 1 of 2 Repeat COS 81 Citation Description: Kratom Products improperly labeled as provided in emergency rule 5KER25-4. Kratom products must be labeled with the concentration of 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) as provided in 5KER25-4, expressed in "parts per million (PPM) on a dry-weight basis," of the net contents of the package. Observation: Retail Area: Kratom products not labeled with the concentration of 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) expressed in "parts per million (PPM) on a dry-weight basis", of the net contents of the package. A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present. Comments: All affected areas must be adequately cleaned and sanitized. In addition, the food establishment must develop and implement a pest management control program. Contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected] to request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release. Print Date: 9/25/2025 Page 1 of 3

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STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present. Comments: All affected areas must be adequately cleaned and sanitized. In addition, the food establishment must develop and implement a pest management control program. Contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected] to request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release. Print Date: 9/25/2025 Page 2 of 3 When the department or its duly authorized agent finds, or has probable cause to believe, that any food or food-processing equipment is in violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter so as to be dangerous, unwholesome, fraudulent, or insanitary within the meaning of this chapter, an agent of the department may issue and enforce a stop-sale, stop-use, removal, or hold order, which order gives notice that such article or processing equipment is, or is suspected of being, in violation and has been detained or embargoed and which order warns all persons not to remove, use, or dispose of such article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise until permission for removal, use, or disposal is given by the department or the court. It is unlawful for any person to remove, use, or dispose of such detained or embargoed article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise without such permission in accordance with 500.172 (1) Florida Statutes. AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL ORDERS, NOTICES, AND REPORTS IN THIS SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT If you wish to contest the Department's action, you have the right to request an administrative hearing to be conducted in accordance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes and to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative. Your request for hearing must contain: 1. Your name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number (if any). 2. The name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number of your attorney or qualified representative (if any) upon whom service of pleadings and other papers shall be made. 3. A statement that you are requesting an administrative hearing and dispute the material facts alleged by the department, in which case you must identify the material facts that are in dispute (formal hearing), or that you request an administrative hearing and that you do not dispute the facts alleged by the department (informal hearing). 4. A statement of when (date) you received the Notice and the file number of this Notice. Your request for a hearing must be received at the address shown on this Notice within twenty-one (21) days of receipt of this Notice. If you fail to obtain a Release from this Notice or fail to request an administrative hearing within the twenty-one (21) day deadline you waive your right to a hearing and the Department may enter a Final Order imposing up to the maximum penalties as authorized by Florida Law. HEARING WAIVER AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS I, _____________________________________________________ the person in charge of 54th Smoke Lounge hereby waive a notice and a hearing as provided in Chapter 120, Florida Statutes and waive all rights as provided on the last page of this report. ____________________________________________ (Signature) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this document. (Signature of FDACS Representative) (Signature of Representative) ALORA BOEKE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST KIRK STRAUCHLER, OWNER Print Name and Title FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13 Print Date: 9/25/2025 Page 3 of 3

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54th Smoke Lounge in Kenneth City: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (2)

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 54th Smoke Lounge in Kenneth City
DateOrder TypeProductBrand/LotReason
STOP USE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present. Comments…
STOP USE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present. Comments…

54th Smoke Lounge in Kenneth City: Frequently Asked Questions

When was 54th Smoke Lounge in Kenneth City last inspected?
54th Smoke Lounge in Kenneth City was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 25, 2025. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Re-Inspection Required.
How many inspections has 54th Smoke Lounge in Kenneth City had?
54th Smoke Lounge in Kenneth City has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of 54th Smoke Lounge in Kenneth City find?
54th Smoke Lounge in Kenneth City was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 25, 2025 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Re-Inspection Required).
Has 54th Smoke Lounge in Kenneth City had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
Yes, 54th Smoke Lounge in Kenneth City has 2 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at 54th Smoke Lounge in Kenneth City?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at 54th Smoke Lounge in Kenneth City are: 6-501.11: Premises not maintained free of roaches and rodents; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) P; 4-602.13: Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13; 6-501.11: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11.

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