Bendecido Coffee in Lutz

Last inspected:

18865 State Road 54, Lutz, FL 33558
Overview

Bendecido Coffee, a mobile vendor operating in Lutz, had one initial inspection on record in September 2024 that documented five violations requiring correction. The establishment lacked written procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events, did not have a probe thermometer for food temperature monitoring, and lacked sanitizer test strips for warewashing — all three deficiencies were corrected on site during the inspection. A follow-up focused inspection in August 2025 found zero violations and noted a correction to the facility's establishment type classification.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
5Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Bendecido Coffee in Lutz: 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.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: JAMES CARROLL

Comments: Corrected establishment type from Flea Market Kiosk to Mobile Vendor.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SARA FELDHAUS, 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. Request #5119447 Initial Inspection 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 inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit. Food Allergy Awareness, Industry Handwash sign, Guidance for Written Procedures Responding to Vomiting and Diarrheal Events, Norovirus Cleanup Procedures, Dishwashing Procedures, Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.

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 responding to a vomiting or diarrheal event. Information regarding written procedures provided to the person in charge.
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
Coffee Cart: No sign informing employees to wash hands at handwashing sink. Industry handwash sign provided.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-302.12 Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf
Retail Area: Establishment does not have a probe thermometer. COS: Probe thermometer obtained during inspection.
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)
Coffee Cart: Wet rag used to wipe milk steaming wand not held in sanitizer between uses.
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
Warewashing Area: Establishment does not have sanitizer test strips. COS: Sanitizer test strips obtained during inspection.

Bendecido Coffee in Lutz: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bendecido Coffee in Lutz last inspected?
Bendecido Coffee in Lutz was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 20, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Bendecido Coffee in Lutz had?
Bendecido Coffee in Lutz has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Bendecido Coffee in Lutz find?
Bendecido Coffee in Lutz was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 20, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Bendecido Coffee in Lutz had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Bendecido Coffee in Lutz has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Bendecido Coffee in Lutz?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Bendecido Coffee in Lutz 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; 4-302.12: Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf.

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