How many inspections has Busch Food Mart in Tampa had?

Busch Food Mart in Tampa has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Busch Food Mart in Tampa find?

Busch Food Mart in Tampa was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 6, 2026 (Focused Inspection).

Has Busch Food Mart in Tampa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

Yes, Busch Food Mart in Tampa has 4 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.

Busch Food Mart in Tampa

Name: Busch Food Mart in Tampa Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

4242 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33617

Pinellas County · Convenience Store Limited FS · FDACS
Owner: Busch Food Mart LLC.
FDACS Estab #: 430362

Overview

Busch Food Mart in Tampa, FL has 3 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 12 violations and 4 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement actions.

3FDACS Insp.

12Violations

4Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS: January 6, 2026

Busch Food Mart in Tampa: 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 — 1 inspection

Jan 6, 2026 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: STEFANIA

Comments: Owner called to add hemp and kratom to food permit. No hemp products available onsite. Only one brand of kratom products available onsite which was checked. Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the memo section of the check or money order. Hemp and kratom signs provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2025 — 2 inspections

Oct 27, 2025 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 10 violations· 4 stop-sale orders· Met Requirements

Inspector: STEFANIA

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected].

Risk-Based Violations

4-602.11(C) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil used with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned throughout the day at least every 4 hours. Exception criteria for an alternative cleaning frequency not met. 4-602.11(C) PP

Retail area: Boiled peanuts scoop not cleaned and sanitized at least every 4 hours on customer self-service counter. COS: Scoop was cleaned and sanitized. x

3-501.16(A)(1) Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) PP

Retail area: Internal temperature of cheese burger measured 123 F and sausage and double cheese sandwich measured 113 F in hot case. COS: All mentioned food products were voluntarily discarded. Stop sale and released issued, see order. x

3-501.16(A)(2) Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) PP

Retail area: Internal temperature of Rack Ribz Stacker sandwiches measured 46 F -55 F on edge on open air cooler. The food products behind measured 41 F or below. COS: Rack Ribz Stacker sandwiches were voluntarily discarded. Stop sale and released issued, see order. Internal temperature of McDaniel's Hazelnut coffee creamer measured 58 F on customer self-service counter. Creamer was stacked in the middle of other creamers in ice bucket without touching ice. The remainder of the creamers in ice bucket measured 41 F or below. COS: McDaniel's Hazelnut coffee creamer was voluntarily discarded. Stop sale and released issued, see order. x Print Date: 10/27/2025 Page 1 of 3 21 P Citation Description: Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that requires date marking not discarded when it exceeds the 7-day limit, except time that the product is frozen, or does not bear a date mark and the correct date mark cannot be determined. 3-501.18 P Observation: Retail area: Whole milk in dispenser date marked with a discard date of 10/29. Establishment date marks whole milk to reflect 14 days after opening date. Whole milk was opened over 7 days prior. COS: Whole milk was voluntarily discarded. Stop sale and released issued, see order. x

3-501.17(B) Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day the original container is opened onsite not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(B) PfPf

Retail area: McDaniel's French Vanilla coffee creamers and International Delight Pumpkin Spice coffee creamer opened 2 days prior not date marked in ice bucket. COS: Both products were date marked. Retail area: Hot dogs opened 2 days prior date marked with a discard date of 11/04 in under counter cooler. COS: Hotdogs were properly date marked to reflect 7 days. x

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 PfPf

Retail area and warewashing area: No paper towels available at handwashing sinks. COS: Napkins were provided.

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-304.12(C)-(F) During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil not stored on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment; in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particles to the drain when used with moist foods; in a clean, protected location when used only with food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or in a container of water maintained at 135°F or greater. 3-304.12(C)-(F)

Retail area: Pickled foods tongs stored on top of pickled foods jar and not protected. COS: Tongs taken to three compartment to clean.

4-502.11(A) Utensil not maintained in good repair or condition; or ambient air temperature, water pressure, or water temperature measuring device not maintained in good repair or not accurate within the intended range of use. 4-502.11(A) and (C)

Walk-in cooler: Ambient air thermometer in disrepair. COS: New ambient air thermometer provided for cooler.

4-303.11 Cleaning agent used to clean equipment and utensils or chemical sanitizer used to sanitize equipment and utensils not provided and available for use during all hours of operation. 4-303.11

Warewashing area: No sanitizer available to sanitize at three compartment sink. COS: Sanitizer was obtained.

4-501.14 Warewashing equipment; sinks, basins or other receptacles used for washing or rinsing raw food or laundering wiping cloths; or drainboards or equipment used to substitute for drainboards not cleaned before use, throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils and ensure the equipment performs its intended function, and at least every 24 hours when used. 4-501.14

Warewashing area: Black build-up on three compartment sink sprayer.

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

Restroom: No covered trash can in unisex restroom.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.

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Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper hot holding temperatures.

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper date marking and disposition.

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Sep 9, 2025 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: JAMES CARROLL

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. 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

Risk-Based Violations

5-205.11 Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPfRepeat

Food Service Area: sanitizer bucket stored in handwashing sink. COS: Bucket removed.

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-302.11 Toilet tissue not available at each toilet. 6-302.11 PfRepeat

Restroom: toilet tissue unavailable in restroom.

Busch Food Mart in Tampa: 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.

FDACS stop-sale and stop-use orders for Busch Food Mart in Tampa
Date	Order Type	Product	Brand/Lot	Reason
Oct 27, 2025	STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.
Oct 27, 2025	STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.
Oct 27, 2025	STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper hot holding temperatures.
Oct 27, 2025	STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper date marking and dispo…

Busch Food Mart in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Busch Food Mart in Tampa last inspected?: Busch Food Mart in Tampa was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 6, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Busch Food Mart in Tampa had?: Busch Food Mart in Tampa has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Busch Food Mart in Tampa find?: Busch Food Mart in Tampa was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 6, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Busch Food Mart in Tampa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: Yes, Busch Food Mart in Tampa has 4 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 Busch Food Mart in Tampa?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Busch Food Mart in Tampa are: 5-205.11: Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 Pf; 6-302.11: Toilet tissue not available at each toilet. 6-302.11 Pf; 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.