Modern Herbal Apothecary in Tampa
6412 S Macdill Ave, Tampa, FL 33611
Modern Herbal Apothecary in Tampa, FL has 2 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 16 violations.
Last inspected FDACS: September 18, 2024
Modern Herbal Apothecary in Tampa: FDACS Inspection History (2)
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· 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.
Firm rehydrates sea moss and bottles them for retail sale. Firm must obtain a Special Process Approval to continue this process.
Department's Special Process Approver is Matthew Johansson ([email protected]).
Hemp Inhalation Age Restriction Sign, 5K-4.034 Hemp Extract for Human Consumption, Employee Health Guidelines and
reporting agreement provided.
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.
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Retailer selling hemp extract intended for inhalation did not post a clear and
conspicuous sign directly adjacent to the display of the product which states: "THE SALE OF HEMP
EXTRACT INTENDED FOR INHALATION TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS PROHIBITED,
PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR PURCHASE". 5K-4.034(8)(a), F.A.C.Repeat
Retail Area: No sign posted for hemp extract intended for inhalation stating that "The sale of
Hemp Extract intended for inhalation to persons under the age of 21 is prohibited, proof of age is required
for purchase". COS: Industry sign provided and posted.
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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.Repeat
Establishment does not have a Certified Food Protection Manager.
Good Retail Practice Violations
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: Various packages of tea leaves and supplements packed on site not labeled
with net weights or store's name and address. COS: Packages properly labeled.
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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
Garage Area: Open gap at bottom juncture of garage doors does not provide a protective
seal to prevent pest intrusion in storage area.
6-202.16
Perimeter walls and roofs not effective in protecting the establishment from the
weather or the entry of insects, rodents, or other animals. 6-202.16
Outside Area: Overgrown vegetation in the back of building touching the roof of the building
provides potential routes for rodents and insects.
4-903.12
Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, or laundered linens stored in a locker
room, toilet room, garbage room or mechanical room; or under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept
potential drips, leaking water lines or sprinkler heads, lines on which water has condensed, open stairwells
or other sources of contamination. 4-903.12
Food Service Area: Pots, pans, and other utensils stored as clean in cabinet directly under
plumbing of handwashing sink.
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
Restroom: Door not self-closing.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 8 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: Certified Food Protection Manager Accredited Programs handout, Norovirus Cleanup Procedures, Guidelines for Written
Procedures Responding to Vomiting and Diarrheal Events, FDACS Hemp Extract Labeling Guidelines, Employee Health Guidelines
and reporting agreement provided.
Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.
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 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.
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Hemp extract intended for human consumption distributed or sold in the state without being in
a container that includes: a. A scannable barcode or quick response code linked to the certificate of analysis of the
hemp extract batch by an independent testing laboratory; b. The batch number; c. The internet address of a website
where batch information may be obtained; d. The expiration date; and e. The number of milligrams of each marketed
cannabinoid per serving. s. 581.217(7)(a)(2) F.S.
Food Service Area: Bulk Organic Hemp Flower Tea and Organic Hemp Chai teabags containing CBD
missing the following information on their label 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, and 5. The number of
milligrams of each marketed cannabinoid per serving. COS: Removed from retail sale until proper labeling obtained.
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Hemp extract intended for human consumption distributed or sold in the state not labeled
pursuant to s. 500 F.S. 5K-4.034(6)(a), F.A.C.
Food Service Area: Bulk Organic Hemp Flower Tea and Organic Hemp Chai teabags containing CBD
missing the business name and address of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor on their label. COS: Removed
from retail sale until proper labeling obtained.
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Print Date: 11/4/2022
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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.
Establishment does not have a Certified Food Protection Manager.
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Good Retail Practice Violations
6-202.16
Perimeter walls and roofs not effective in protecting the establishment from the weather or the
entry of insects, rodents, or other animals. 6-202.16
Outside Area: Overgrown vegetation in the back and sides of building, touching the roof of the
building, provides potential routes for rodents and insects.
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3-304.12(B)
During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil stored in food that is not
time/temperature control for safety food not stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or
equipment that can be closed. 3-304.12(B)
Retail Area: Scoop handle stored in container of baking soda submerged in food product.
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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
Restroom: Door not self-closing.
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Modern Herbal Apothecary in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Modern Herbal Apothecary in Tampa last inspected?
- Modern Herbal Apothecary in Tampa was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 18, 2024. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Modern Herbal Apothecary in Tampa had?
- Modern Herbal Apothecary in Tampa has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Modern Herbal Apothecary in Tampa find?
- Modern Herbal Apothecary in Tampa was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 18, 2024 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
- Has Modern Herbal Apothecary in Tampa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Modern Herbal Apothecary in Tampa has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Modern Herbal Apothecary in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Modern Herbal Apothecary in Tampa are: 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) Pf; 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); 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.
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