When was Tk1596 INC in Stuart last inspected?

Tk1596 INC in Stuart was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 9, 2026. Inspection type: Failure to Renew Food Permit; Focused Inspection.

How many inspections has Tk1596 INC in Stuart had?

Tk1596 INC in Stuart has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Tk1596 INC in Stuart find?

Tk1596 INC in Stuart was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 9, 2026 (Failure to Renew Food Permit; Focused Inspection).

Has Tk1596 INC in Stuart had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

Yes, Tk1596 INC in Stuart has 222 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 Tk1596 INC in Stuart?

The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Tk1596 INC in Stuart are: 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf; 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; 5-501.17: Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17.

Tk1596 INC in Stuart

Name: Tk1596 INC in Stuart Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: September 9, 2026

1596 Se Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL 34994

St. Lucie County · Specialty Shop - Hemp · FDACS
Owner: Tk 1596 INC
FDACS Estab #: 428971

Overview

Tk1596 Inc, a hemp specialty shop in Stuart, operates under an active Stop Sale Order issued on July 10, 2025. The facility was found operating without a valid food permit during that inspection and received 20 violations spanning product safety, labeling compliance, and facility construction standards.

Multiple products were placed under Stop Sale Orders due to controlled substance violations. Hemp extract products exceeded the legal 0.3% delta-9 THC concentration limit, and chocolate products were found to contain muscimol and/or muscarine. Additional hemp extract products contained THC-O, a controlled substance. Kratom products lacked required age-restriction signage stating the sale to persons under 21 is prohibited.

Labeling and packaging violations included hemp and hemp extract products missing scannable barcodes linking to certificates of analysis, batch numbers, expiration dates, serving sizes, milligram amounts of cannabinoids per serving, and statements that products were not intended for ingestion. Hemp extract products were also distributed in non-child-resistant containers.

Facility violations included the absence of a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins in the female employee restroom and an employee toilet room door that did not self-close. The facility also lacked written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitus or diarrhea discharge events.

As of August 11, 2026, the Stop Sale Order from July 10, 2025 remains in effect, and the facility requires a written release from the Department before moving any stopped product.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

3FDACS Insp.

22Violations

222Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS: September 9, 2026

Tk1596 INC in Stuart: 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.

2026 — 2 inspections

Sep 9, 2026 — Failure to Renew Food Permit; Focused Inspection· 2 violations· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SYED KALEEM, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Stop Sale Order issued on 7/14/25 remains in effect. Food establishment may visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 to request a written release of the Stop Sale Order. If the product contains a controlled substance, a court order obtained by a law enforcement agency may be required before the Department may release the product for destruction. Failure to obtain a written release from the Department prior to moving the stopped product or failure to comply with the terms of the Department's written release will result in Administrative Action.

Good Retail Practice Violations

100 The Food Establishment failed to timely submit its permit renewal application and/or fee as required by rule 5K-4.020(4)-(5), Florida Administrative Code and section 500.12, Florida Statutes. o

96 Stop Sale Order was broken. 500.172(1), F.S, 500.174(1), F.S.

Entity has changed ownership and all items under original stop-sale issued on 7/14/25 is no longer at the location. The items were under stop due to being deemed controlled substances. o

Aug 11, 2026 — Product Re-inspection Required· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: STEPHEN COLLINS

Comments: Stop Sale Order issued on 7/10/25 remains in effect. Food establishment may visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 to request a written release of the Stop Sale Order. If the product contains a controlled substance, a court order obtained by a law enforcement agency may be required before the Department may release the product for destruction. Failure to obtain a written release from the Department prior to moving the stopped product or failure to comply with the terms of the Department's written release will result in Administrative Action. This offsite industry visit is being conducted to document al conversation to help assist the food establishment with compliance of recent pending stop sale orders.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2025 — 1 inspection

Jul 10, 2025 — Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Product Re-inspection Required· 20 violations· 222 stop-sale orders· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: TERRI RAINEY

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. 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. Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must meet all permitting requirements as specified in Rule 5K-4.020(2)(a)-(e), F.A.C. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted and must be accompanied by an invoice. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Failure to meet all permitting requirements 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 suspend food activities. The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. The Food Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate fee within 10 days. Electronic online payment by credit card or e-check is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. 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. Contact the Business Center by email at [email protected] or by calling 850-245-5520 for further assistance. Stop Sale Order issued. Food establishment may visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 to request a written release of the Stop Sale Order. If the product contains a controlled substance, a court order obtained by a law enforcement agency may be required before the Department may release the product for destruction. Failure to obtain a written release from the Department prior to moving the stopped product or failure to comply with the terms of the Department's written release will result in Administrative Action.

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

No written procedures for the clean up of vomit and diarrhea

71 Hemp or Hemp Extract intended for Human Consumption sold or distributed in a container that is not compliant with ASTM International D3475-20, Standard Classification of Child Resistant Packages, because the container does not meet one or more of the descriptions of child-resistant packages set out in Table 1 therein. 5K-4.034(6)(j), F.A.C.

Hemp product displayed in container that is not child resistant. Issued stop sale and release. Issued stop sale. o

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.

Age restriction signage for hemp extract products intended for inhalation not present. o

75 The scannable barcode or quick response code as required in Section 581.217(7) (a)2., F.S., does not link directly to a webpage where the required certificate of analysis may be found in three or fewer steps. 5K-4.034(6)(k), F.A.C.

Hemp extract products do not have a corresponding certificate of analysis by an independent testing laboratory. Issued stop sale and release. Issued stop sale o

75 Hemp extracted intended solely for inhalation is not clearly labeled with the statement "Not Intended For Ingestion - Do Not Eat". 5K-4.034(6)(e), F.A.C.

Hemp extract products found without the statement "Not Intended For Ingestion - Do Not Eat" on product packaging. Issued stop sale and release. Issued stop sale. o

75 Hemp or Hemp Extract intended for human consumption is distributed or sold in packaging that does not include: 1. A scannable barcode or quick response code linked to the certificate of analysis of the hemp extract by an independent testing laboratory; 2. The batch number; 3. The Internet address of a website where batch information may be obtained; 4. The expiration date; 5. The number of milligrams of each marketed cannabinoid per serving. s. 581.217(7)(a)2. a. - e., F.S. and 5K-4.034(6)(a), F.A.C.

Hemp extract products found without a scannable barcode/quick response code, a batch number, an expiration date, an internet address, and/or the number of milligrams of each marketed cannabinoid on product packaging. Issued stop sale and release. Issued stop sale. o Print Date: 7/14/2025 Page 1 of 4 75 Citation Description: Hemp or 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. Observation: Hemp extract products found without ingredients, manufacturer's information and/or net weight identified on product packaging. Issued stop sale and release. Issued stop sale. o

75 Hemp and hemp extract intended for human consumption does not declare the number of milligrams of each cannabinoid per serving and the serving size on the label. 5K-4.034(6)(c), F.A.C.

Hemp extract products found without serving size identified on product packaging. o

77 Hemp extract distributed or sold in the state does not have a certificate of analysis prepared by an independent testing laboratory that states: a. The hemp extract is the product of a batch tested by the independent testing laboratory; b. The batch contained a total delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration that did not exceed 0.3 percent pursuant to the testing of a random sample of the batch; c. The batch does not contain contaminants unsafe for human consumption and d. The batch was processed in a facility that holds a current and valid permit issued by human health or food safety regulatory authority, and that meets sanitation requirements documented on a report from the regulatory agency. s. 581.217(7) (a)1, F.S.

Hemp extract products do not have a corresponding certificate of analysis by an independent testing laboratory. Issued stop sale and release o

77 Hemp or Hemp Extract intended for Human Consumption held beyond the expiration date required in 581.217(7)(a)2., F.S. further distributed or offered for sale. 5K-4.034(4)(h), F.A.C.

Hemp Extract products observed to be expired. Issued stop sale and release. o

77 Hemp or hemp extract for human consumption is attractive to children, containing color additives. 581.217(3)(a) F.S., 5K-4.034(5), F.A.C.

Hemp Extract products observed to be Attractive to Children-contains color additives. Issued stop sale and release. Issued stop sale. o

77 Hemp or Hemp Extract intended for Human Consumption marketed or advertised using any words, initialisms, acronyms, phrases, colors or color combinations, visual patterns, logos, images, concepts, names, or slogans that duplicate, imitate, or bear a reasonable resemblance to words, initialisms, acronyms, phrases, colors or color combinations, visual patterns, logos, images, concepts, names, or slogans used in connection with commercially available candy or food products that could be mistaken for branded products, especially by children. 5K-4.034(9)(a), F.A.C.

Hemp Extract products observed to be Attractive to Children - product and/or labels in the shape of an animal, human, or cartoon; or bears any resemblance to an existing candy product. Issued stop sale and release. Issued stop sale. o

77 Hemp or Hemp Extract intended for Human Consumption marketed or advertised using wording, images, designs, representations, pictures, or illustrations that portray or are similar to those used in marketing or advertising of commercially available products that are intended for children. 5K-4.034(9)(b), F.A.C.

Hemp Extract products observed to be Attractive to Children-product and/or label is similar to those used in advertising of commercially available products that are intended for children. Issued stop sale and release. Issued stop sale. o

6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPfRepeat

Backroom- no paper towels or hand drying device at hand wash sink in employee toilet room

Good Retail Practice Violations

5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17

Backroom- no covered trash can in female employee toilet room

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

Age restriction signage for kratom products not present.

97 Food bears or contains a poisonous or deleterious substance which may render it injurious to health. 500.10(1)(a), F.S.

Chocolate found to contain muscimol and/or muscarine. Issued stop sale and release. x

98 Hemp Extract, as defined in section 581.217(3)(f), F.S., intended for Human Consumption contains a controlled substance. s. 893.03(1)(c)190., F.S.

Hemp Extract products observed containing THC-O. Issued stop sale. o

98 The product intended for human consumption contains a total delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of more than 0.3% on a wet-weight basis and therefore does not meet the definition of hemp or hemp extract. The product is considered adulterated pursuant to s. 500.10(1)(a), and s. 581.217(3)(e), F.S. and contains a controlled substance pursuant to s. 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.

Hemp Extract products observed to be over the 0.3% total delta 9 THC concentration according to product package labeling &/or certificate of analysis. Issued stop sale. o Print Date: 7/14/2025 Page 3 of 4 A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.

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 o INSPECTION: KRATOM Violation No.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER

Reason: 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substance Comments: Print Date: 7/14/2025 Page 1 of 113

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