Express Tobacco & Vape LLC in Palm Springs
Last inspected:
2991 Forest Hill Blvd Unit 4, Palm Springs, FL 33406Express Tobacco & Vape in Palm Springs has been subject to multiple stop-sale orders for misbranded and mislabeled products since February 2025. Three stop-sale orders issued on February 28, 2025 required relabeling of products, which were subsequently checked and released. A stop-sale order issued November 19, 2025 required voluntary destruction of a misbranded product, witnessed by the inspector. Five inspections on record between February and February 2026 identified labeling and employee procedure violations. A focused inspection on February 2, 2026 found 2 violations and required a check-back inspection. The facility operates as a minor outlet selling prepackaged items with no potentially hazardous foods and currently holds an operating permit pending completion of sanitation inspection requirements.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Express Tobacco & Vape LLC in Palm Springs: FDACS Inspection History (5)
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 - Check-back Needed· 2 violations· Re-Inspection Required
Comments: 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 5KER25-6. A copy of Emergency Rule 5KER25-6 was 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.
Risk-Based Violations
76
Misbranded - Labeling or advertisement for Hemp or Hemp Extract intended for
Human Consumption is false or misleading as provided in 500.11(1), F.S. or 500.115, F.S.Repeat
The following product(s) sampled on 12/1/25 were analyzed and the following was found to
be violative: Viva La Hemp THC-P D8 GUMMIES PINEAPPLE EXPRESS Batch#: 147694 Exp
Date:02/2027 & Viva La Hemp THC-P D8 GUMMIES HAWAIIAN PUNCH Batch#:147692 Exp Date:
02/2027 verified product is no longer present in food establishment.Viva La Hemp THC-P D8 GUMMIES
PINEAPPLE EXPRESS Batch#: 147694 Exp Date:02/2027 & Viva La Hemp THC-P D8 GUMMIES
HAWAIIAN PUNCH Batch#:147692 Exp Date: 02/2027 should not be sold for human consumption due to
above cited violation(s).
INSPECTION: KRATOM PRODUCTS
Violation No.
81
Kratom Products improperly labeled as provided in emergency rule 5KER25-6.
Kratom products must be labeled with the concentration of 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) as provided in
5KER25-6, expressed in "parts per million (PPM) on a dry-weight basis," of the net contents of the package.Repeat
kratom product label does not include the concentration of 7-OH expressed in parts per
million on a dry weight basis. Products include beverages and herbal supplement. Will check back in 30
days.
— 4 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· 3 violations· 1 stop-sale order· Focused Inspection
Comments: Visited establishment per request 5144416
Risk-Based Violations
72
The certificate of analysis does not state the concentration of total delta-9
tetrahydrocannabinol and of each prohibited substance, toxicant, residual solvent, metal, and pesticide
listed in 5K-4.034 (5), F.A.C., contained in each batch. 5K-4.034(6)(o), F.A.C.
CONCENTRATIONS/PATHOGENS NOT FOUND IN COA. Issued stop sale and release.
Product voluntarily discarded during visit. Discarded under violation # 76.
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72
The certificate of analysis does not state whether the pathogens listed in 5K-4.034
(5)(e), F.A.C., are present or absent in each batch. 5K-4.034(6)(p), F.A.C.
CONCENTRATIONS/PATHOGENS NOT FOUND IN COA. Issued stop sale and release.
Product voluntarily discarded during visit. Product discarded under violation #76.
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76
Pursuant to Section 500.03(1)(n)4., hemp or hemp extract for human consumption is
misbranded. The label or advertisement for hemp or hemp extract intended for human consumption
contains claims indicating the product is intended for diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of
disease, rendering it a drug as defined in 21 U.S.C. 321(g)(1). 5K-4.034(6)(d), F.A.C.
Retail: JELLY D9XP LIVE RESIN PASSION FRUIT VEGAN GUMMIES INDICA BATCH NO.
J-6739 EXP:01/2027 ANALYZED AND IDENTIFIED AS OVER 64% BELOW LABEL CLAIM FOR CBD.
Issued stop sale and release. Product voluntarily discarded during visit.
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A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Claims
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 10 violations· 3 stop-sale orders· Operating Without Permit
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.
Failure to provide required documentation in 30 days may result in Administrative Action. Please provide proof of waste water to
[email protected]
Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment
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 clean up of vomit and diarrhea.
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 age restricted sign posted next to hemp products intended to be inhaled.
74
The hemp food establishment did not require proof of age from a purchaser of a
product containing hemp extract intended for inhalation before selling the product to that person.
5K-4.034(8)(c), F.A.C.
Observed person purchase hemp preroll without requiring proof of age
75
Hemp extract intended for human consumption distributed or sold in the state not
labeled pursuant to s. 500 F.S., s. 581.217(7) F.S., 5K-4.034(6)(a), F.A.C.
Hemp extract products including vape cartridges found without net weight identified on
product packaging. Issued stop sale and release.
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75
Hemp extract intended for human consumption does not declare the serving size of
marketed cannabinoid(s) on the label. 5K-4.034(6)(b), F.A.C.
Hemp vape carts found without serving size identified on product packing. Issued stop sale
and release
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75
Hemp extract intended for human consumption distributed or sold in the state
without being in a container that includes: a. A scannable barcode or quick response code linked to the
certificate of analysis of the hemp extract batch by an independent testing laboratory; b. The batch number;
c. The internet address of a website where batch information may be obtained; d. The expiration date; and
e. The number of milligrams of each marketed cannabinoid per serving. s. 581.217(7)(a)(2) F.S.
Hemp vape cartridges found without either a scannable barcode/quick response code, a
batch number, a expiration date, an internet address, and/or the number of milligrams of each marketed
cannabinod on product packaging. Issued stop sale and release
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Print Date: 2/28/2025
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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
Backroom- no sign advising employees to wash hands at handwash sink in employee toilet
room
Good Retail Practice Violations
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
Backroom- Employee toilet room does not have self closing door.
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.Repeat
No age restricted sign posted next to products containing kratom. COS . Sign posted during
visit.
99
The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12, F.S.,
5K-4.020(2), F.A.C. The food establishment shall complete the permitting process within 10 days. Contact
the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 for further assistance.
Establishment open and operating without a food permit
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INSPECTION: KRATOM
Violation No.
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 relabeled, checked, and released.
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 relabeled, checked, and released.
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 relabeled, checked, and released.
Express Tobacco & Vape LLC in Palm Springs: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (4)
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.
| Date | Order Type | Product | Brand/Lot | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Claims | |
| 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 |
Express Tobacco & Vape LLC in Palm Springs: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Express Tobacco & Vape LLC in Palm Springs last inspected?
- Express Tobacco & Vape LLC in Palm Springs was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 2, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection - Check-back Needed.
- How many inspections has Express Tobacco & Vape LLC in Palm Springs had?
- Express Tobacco & Vape LLC in Palm Springs has 5 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Express Tobacco & Vape LLC in Palm Springs find?
- Express Tobacco & Vape LLC in Palm Springs was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 2, 2026 (Focused Inspection - Check-back Needed).
- Has Express Tobacco & Vape LLC in Palm Springs had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, Express Tobacco & Vape LLC in Palm Springs has 4 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were released after correction.
- What are the most common violations at Express Tobacco & Vape LLC in Palm Springs?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Express Tobacco & Vape LLC in Palm Springs 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; 6-202.14: Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14.
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