St Pete Smoke Shop in Petersburg

Last inspected:

8230 4th St N St, Petersburg, FL 33702
Overview

St Pete Smoke Shop, a specialty food retailer in St. Petersburg, has had three inspections on record since May 2023. A stop-sale order issued December 22, 2025 required the immediate removal of products for labeling violations under Florida Food Law; the products were voluntarily destroyed by management and witnessed by the inspector. The most recent focused inspection on that same date documented 3 violations. A prior inspection on May 9, 2023 found 7 violations, including priority-level violations for improper equipment sanitization and absence of an employee health policy, along with priority-foundation violations for missing written procedures for vomit and diarrheal events and the absence of a functional handwashing sink. Inspector notes from that inspection indicated the operator removed all equipment, containers, and utensils from the retail space during the visit, and warned that failure to provide hot water within 30 days could result in administrative action. A follow-up focused inspection on October 24, 2024 conducted as a hurricane recovery check found no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.
10Violations
1Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS:

St Pete Smoke Shop in Petersburg: FDACS Inspection History (3)

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· 3 violations· 1 stop-sale order· Focused Inspection

Inspector: FREDERICK HICKS, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: REQUEST 5146911

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.
Retail: Concentrations not listed. COS: Products voluntarily discarded by person in charge x
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.
Retail: Pathogens not listed. COS: Products voluntarily discarded by person in charge x
76 Pursuant to Section 500.03(1)(n)4., Hemp or Hemp Extract intended 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: Below claim for D8 (59%) COS: Person in charge voluntarily discarded products x 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; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* 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.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: RICHARD BRASHER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: ELI STONSON

Comments: Visit conducted as a follow up to Hurricane Milton.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 7 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: LAWRENCE BURKE, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Failure to provide hot water in 30 days may result in Administrative Action. ( MOP SINK, HAND WASH SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ) 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. Entity required to install mop sink, hand wash sink and 3 compartment sink according to minimum construction standards before engaging in processing.

Risk-Based Violations

4-703.11 After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces or utensils not sanitized in: hot water manual operation, not immersed for at least 30 seconds; hot water mechanical operation, utensil surface temperature of 160°F not achieved; or chemical operation, minimum contact time not achieved. 4-703.11 P oP
2-201.11(A) The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) PP
EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY NOT PRESENT. o
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
WRITTEN PROCEDURES FOR VOMIT/DIARRHEAL EVENTS NOT PRESENT. o
73 Hemp Extract, as defined in section 581.217(3)(e), F.S., intended for Human Consumption contains a controlled substance. s. 893.03(1)(c)190, F.S.
RETAIL AREA: OBSERVED PACKAGES OF THC-O CANNABINOID FORMULATIONS ON RETAIL SHELF.COS; EMPLOYEE/OWNER DESTROYED PRODUCT DURING VISIT. x
5-203.11 At least one handwashing sink, or number of handwashing sinks necessary for their convenient use by employees, not provided in food preparation, food dispensing or warewashing area, or for a toilet room. 5-203.11 PfPf
ENTITY IS PROCESSING WITHOUT A HAND WASH SINK. COS; OPERATOR REMOVED ALL EQUIPMENT/CONTAINERS/UTENSILS FROM RETAIL STORE DURING VISIT. x Print Date: 5/9/2023 Page 1 of 4 14 Citation Description: Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment or utensils; or in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E) Observation: PROCESSING AREA: UTENSILS ( SCOOPS, TONGS, CONTAINERS ) NOT WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED ACCORDING TO MINIMUM CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS. ENTITY DOES NOT HAVE A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FACILITY. COS; EMPLOYEE REMOVED ALL EQUIPMENT FROM PROCESSING AREA AND PLACED IN OFFICE. x
95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER INFORMATION NOT PRESENT. o

Good Retail Practice Violations

5-203.13 Service sink or curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain not provided or not conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. Toilet or urinal is used as a service sink for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. 5-203.13
MOP SINK NOT INSTALLED IN ENTITY. ( ENTITY PROCESSING ) ( SEE

St Pete Smoke Shop in Petersburg: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (1)

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 St Pete Smoke Shop in Petersburg
DateOrder TypeProductBrand/LotReason
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE — Number of Packages: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Claims

St Pete Smoke Shop in Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions

When was St Pete Smoke Shop in Petersburg last inspected?
St Pete Smoke Shop in Petersburg was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 22, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has St Pete Smoke Shop in Petersburg had?
St Pete Smoke Shop in Petersburg has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of St Pete Smoke Shop in Petersburg find?
St Pete Smoke Shop in Petersburg was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 22, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has St Pete Smoke Shop in Petersburg had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
Yes, St Pete Smoke Shop in Petersburg has 1 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 St Pete Smoke Shop in Petersburg?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at St Pete Smoke Shop in Petersburg are: 2-201.11(A): The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) P; 5-203.11: At least one handwashing sink, or number of handwashing sinks necessary for their convenient use by employees, not provided in food preparation, food dispensing or warewashing area, or for a toilet room. 5-203.11 Pf; 4-703.11: After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces or utensils not sanitized in: hot water manual operation, not immersed for at least 30 seconds; hot water mechanical operation, utensil surface temperature of 160°F not achieved; or chemical operation, minimum contact time not achieved. 4-703.11 P o.

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