Master Bait & Fishing Supplies in Tampa
9735 W Hillsborough Ave Suite, Tampa, FL 33615
Master Bait & Fishing Supplies in Tampa, FL has 5 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 20 violations and 2 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement actions.
Last inspected FDACS: September 16, 2025
Master Bait & Fishing Supplies in Tampa: 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.
— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· 1 stop-sale order· Focused Inspection
Comments: Check-Back release issued 09/16/25 for Stop Use Order originally issued 09/02/2025 for Ice Maker. Establishment emptied,
cleaned, and sanitized ice unit and provided acceptable laboratory microbial testing results for ice.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Required Records Available/Provided
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Acceptable test results were provided.
— Focused Inspection· 1 violation· 1 stop-sale order· Focused Inspection
Comments: Stop Use Order issued 09/02/2025. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at
(850) 245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or when required documents have been obtained to request food safety
inspector visit for written release of equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in
Administrative Action. STOP USE ORDER ISSUED ON ICE MAKER, SCOOP, AND BAGS DUE TO UNSATISFACTORY
LABORATORY MICROBIAL TESTING RESULTS. FIRM MAY NOT BAG ICE FOR RETAIL SALE UNTIL UNIT IS EMPTIED,
CLEANED, SANITIZED, AND SATISFACTORY MICROBIAL TESTING RESULTS ARE OBTAINED BY FIRM AND SENT TO
INSPECTOR AT [email protected].
Risk-Based Violations
213
Positive samples of total coliforms and/or fecal coliforms exceed acceptable levels.
5K-4.023(8)(b) F.A.C.Repeat
Ice Packaging Area: Laboratory microbial testing results of ice bagged on site for retail sale
from ice maker exceed acceptable levels. Stop Use Order issued 09/02/25.
A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Required Records Available/Provided
Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when appropriate documentation has been obtained, contact the
Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected].
Print Date: 9/2/2025
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When the department or its duly authorized agent finds, or has probable cause to believe, that any food or food-processing equipment is in
violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter so as to be dangerous, unwholesome, fraudulent, or insanitary within the
meaning of this chapter, an agent of the department may issue and enforce a stop-sale, stop-use, removal, or hold order, which order gives
notice that such article or processing equipment is, or is suspected of being, in violation and has been detained or embargoed and which order
warns all persons not to remove, use, or dispose of such article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise until permission for removal, use,
or disposal is given by the department or the court. It is unlawful for any person to remove, use, or dispose of such detained or embargoed
article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise without such permission in accordance with 500.172 (1) Florida Statutes.
AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL ORDERS, NOTICES, AND REPORTS IN THIS
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT
If you wish to contest the Department's action, you have the right to request an administrative hearing to be conducted in accordance with
Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes and to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative. Your request for hearing must
contain:
1. Your name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number (if any).
2. The name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number of your attorney or qualified representative (if any) upon whom service of
pleadings and other papers shall be made.
3. A statement that you are requesting an administrative hearing and dispute the material facts alleged by the department, in which case you
must identify the material facts that are in dispute (formal hearing), or that you request an administrative hearing and that you do not dispute the
facts alleged by the department (informal hearing).
4. A statement of when (date) you received the Notice and the file number of this Notice.
Your request for a hearing must be received at the address shown on this Notice within twenty-one (21) days of receipt of this
Notice. If you fail to obtain a Release from this Notice or fail to request an administrative hearing within the twenty-one (21) day
deadline you waive your right to a hearing and the Department may enter a Final Order imposing up to the maximum penalties as authorized by
Florida Law.
HEARING WAIVER AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS
N/A
I, _____________________________________________________
the person in charge of MASTER BAIT & FISHING SUPPLIES hereby
waive a notice and a hearing as provided in Chapter 120, Florida Statutes and waive all rights as provided on the last page of this report.
N/A
____________________________________________
(Signature)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this document.
(Signature of FDACS Representative)
(Signature of Representative)
SARA FELDHAUS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST
JEFF THOMPSON, PERSON IN CHARGE
Print Name and Title
FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13
Print Date: 9/2/2025
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Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 8 violations· Met Requirements
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.
Establishments that package ice for retail sale are required to conduct quarterly microbiological product testing and have the test
results on site for review during an inspection. The establishment is provided 30 days to correct the violation and provide
satisfactory ice testing results or Administrative Action may result. When satisfactory results have been obtained please email a
copy to the inspector at [email protected].
Updated Firm Type from a 154 - Minor Outlet w/ Significant Food Service and/or Packaged Ice to a 153 - Minor Outlet w/ Limited
Food Service.
Risk-Based Violations
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)
Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing
transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may
cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible
through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction
of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge unable to correctly respond to questions relating to Foodborne Illnesses.
Employee Health Policy was reviewed with person in charge.
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 PfPfRepeat
Establishment does not have written procedures for responding to a vomiting or diarrheal
event. Information regarding written procedures provided to the person in charge.
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
Warewashing Area and Restroom: No paper towels at handwashing sink. COS: Paper
towels provided.
3-201.11(C)
Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR
101, 9 CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381. 3-201.11(C) PfPf
Retail Area: Pre-packaged crackers removed from a manufacturer's original properly
labeled master container and offered for individual pre-packaged retail sale without being labeled for
individual retail sale by the establishment. COS: Packages relocated to be sold behind the counter until
properly labeled by establishment.
Good Retail Practice Violations
213
Microbial analysis of finished product by an approved laboratory not obtained within
the required time period. 5K-4.023(8)(a) F.A.C.Repeat
Ice Microbial Analysis Results for ice packaged on site not available. Establishment
provided 30 days to submit satisfactory ice analysis results or Administrative Action may result.
3-602.11(B)(1)-(4)
Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an
adequate descriptive identity statement; if made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and
sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight; an accurate declaration of the net
quantity of contents; the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; or
nutritional labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) and (6)
Retail Area: Ice bagged on site not labeled with store's name and address. COS: Bags
labeled properly.
6-202.15
Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or
closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid,
self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected
against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air
curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15
Retail Area: Open gap at bottom junctures of front entrance doors does not provide a
protective seal to prevent pest intrusion.
4-101.19
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment exposed to splash, spillage, or other food
soiling or that requires frequent cleaning not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and
smooth material. 4-101.19
Ice Maker Area: Unsealed wood plank under ice maker. Warewashing Area: Damaged and
unsealed cement flooring near plumbing fixtures.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: This Focused Inspection is being conducted offsite to ensure required and/or requested documentation has been received from
the food establishment. Satisfactory microbial analysis results for ice packaged on site obtained.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements; Check-back Needed· 11 violations· Met Requirements
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.
Risk-Based Violations
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
Establishment does not have an Employee Health Policy. Employee Health Guide reviewed
and provided to the person in charge.
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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 responding to a vomiting or diarrheal
event. Information regarding written procedures provided to the person in charge.
5-202.12(A)
Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least
100°F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. 5-202.12(A) PfPf
Warewashing Area: No hot water at handwashing sink. COS: Handwashing sink provided
with hot water.
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
Warewashing Area and Restroom: No paper towels at handwashing sinks. COS: Paper
towels provided.
Good Retail Practice Violations
213
Microbial analysis of finished product by an approved laboratory not obtained within
the required time period. 5K-4.023(8)(a) F.A.C.
Ice Microbial Analysis Results for ice packaged on site not available. Establishment provided
30 days to submit satisfactory ice analysis results or Administrative Action may result.
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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.
3-602.11(B)(1)-(4)
Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an
adequate descriptive identity statement; if made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and
sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight; an accurate declaration of the net quantity
of contents; the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; or nutritional
labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) and (6)
Retail Area: Bags of ice packaged on site not labeled with store's name and address. COS:
Ice bags properly labeled.
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6-501.11
Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to
eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies;
routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as
trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf
Warewashing Area: Trail of black ants under handwashing sink.
4-302.14
Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of
sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf
Warewashing Area: Establishment does not have sanitizer test strips. No sanitizing violations
observed during inspection.
5-205.15(B)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Warewashing Area: Leak under 3-compartment sink.
99
The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.
2023 Food Permit not displayed. Permit was verified to be active.
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INSPECTION: VENDED WATER/VENDED ICE
Violation No.
Master Bait & Fishing Supplies in Tampa: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (2)
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 USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Required Records Available/Provided | |
| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Required Records Available/Provided Comments: To request a Food Safety … |
Master Bait & Fishing Supplies in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Master Bait & Fishing Supplies in Tampa last inspected?
- Master Bait & Fishing Supplies in Tampa was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 16, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Master Bait & Fishing Supplies in Tampa had?
- Master Bait & Fishing Supplies in Tampa has 5 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Master Bait & Fishing Supplies in Tampa find?
- Master Bait & Fishing Supplies in Tampa was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 16, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Master Bait & Fishing Supplies in Tampa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, Master Bait & Fishing Supplies in Tampa has 2 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Master Bait & Fishing Supplies in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Master Bait & Fishing Supplies in Tampa are: 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; 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; 5-202.12(A): Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least 100°F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. 5-202.12(A) Pf.
- Does Master Bait & Fishing Supplies in Tampa have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Master Bait & Fishing Supplies in Tampa has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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.
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