Edible Arrangements in Tampa

1305 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33629

Overview

Edible Arrangements in Tampa has been inspected 3 times on record since January 2022, with 10 total violations. The facility was operating with an expired food permit as of the most recent inspection on August 20, 2025. A priority violation for improper cooling of time/temperature control for safety food was documented on January 12, 2023, when cut cantaloupe melons were found cooling in a walk-in cooler measuring 45°F for 3 hours with internal temperatures of 48–49°F; the product was moved to proper refrigeration during the inspection. Handwashing violations were cited in the two most recent inspections, including missing soap at the handwashing sink on August 20, 2025 (corrected on site) and no soap provided on January 12, 2023. A priority foundation violation for failure to provide a food temperature measuring device was cited on August 20, 2025, though no temperature violations were observed during the inspection. The August 20, 2025 inspection met sanitation requirements with 6 violations documented.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

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10Violations

Last inspected FDACS: August 20, 2025

Edible Arrangements 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.

— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SARA FELDHAUS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: ANDY GRZYBINSKI

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. This food establishment was found to be operating with an expired food permit. To renew a food permit, visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520. Request #5131045.

Risk-Based Violations

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
Front Service Area: No soap at handwashing sink. COS: Soap 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. No temperature violations observed during inspection.
4-904.11 Single-service or single-use articles handled, displayed or dispensed without protection from contamination of food- and lip-contact surfaces; single-service or single-use knives, forks or spoons not presented so that only the handles are touched by employees or consumers; or single-service or single-use articles that are intended for food- or lip-contact not furnished for consumer self-service with the original individual wrapper intact or from an approved dispenser. 4-904.11
Front Service Area: Plastic straws near blender not in original packaging or dispensed protected from possible contamination.
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Back Room Area: Uncovered floor drain under fruit prep sink.
6-501.18 Plumbing fixtures including but not limited to handwashing sinks, toilets and urinals not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. 6-501.18
Back Room Area: Soiled floor drain under fruit prep sink.
54 Adequate lighting not provided in a handwashing area, food processing or storage area, warewashing area, dressing or locker room, or toilet room. 5K-4.004(1)(b)4., F.A.C
Walk In Cooler: Extreme low lighting in walk in cooler.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: ARACELI HARVIE, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Offsite focused visit to conduct emergency response assessment for Hurricane Idalia.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: PATRICIA DIAZ, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Guidance for written procedures for the clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events document, and Hand washing sign provided. 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.

Risk-Based Violations

3-501.14(B) Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature not cooled within 4 hours to 41°F or less. 3-501.14(B) PP
Walk-in cooler: cut cantaloupe melons cooling for 3 hours in cooler measuring 45 F measures 48-49 F. COS: Cantaloupe moved to proper refrigeration to complete cooling. x
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
Service area: No signage notifying employees to wash hands at handwashing sink. Handwashing sign provided. o

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-501.15(B) Time/temperature control for safety food that is cooling is not loosely covered or uncovered to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food, or not arranged in equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls. 3-501.15(B)
Walk-in cooler: Establishment attempting to cool cut melons in large tubs with lids. Also in walk-in cooler with ambient temperature of 45 F. COS: Lids removed from tubs until cooling process complete. Cut melons moved to proper refrigeration. x
4-501.11 Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part of can opener not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a container is opened. 4-501.11
Backroom: Walk-in cooler not holding foods at or below 41 F with ambient temperature of 45 F. COS: Cooler temperature adjusted during inspection. Ambient temperature measures 40 F. x Print Date: 1/12/2023 Page 1 of 3

Edible Arrangements in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Edible Arrangements in Tampa last inspected?
Edible Arrangements in Tampa was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 20, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Edible Arrangements in Tampa had?
Edible Arrangements in Tampa has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Edible Arrangements in Tampa find?
Edible Arrangements in Tampa was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 20, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Edible Arrangements in Tampa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Edible Arrangements in Tampa has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Edible Arrangements in Tampa?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Edible Arrangements in Tampa 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; 3-501.14(B): Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature not cooled within 4 hours to 41°F or less. 3-501.14(B) P; 3-501.15(B): Time/temperature control for safety food that is cooling is not loosely covered or uncovered to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food, or not arranged in equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls. 3-501.15(B).

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