How many inspections has Tarpon Smoke Brothers in Tarpon Springs had?

Tarpon Smoke Brothers in Tarpon Springs has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Tarpon Smoke Brothers in Tarpon Springs find?

Tarpon Smoke Brothers in Tarpon Springs was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 2, 2025 (Product Re-inspection Required).

Has Tarpon Smoke Brothers in Tarpon Springs had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

Yes, Tarpon Smoke Brothers in Tarpon Springs has 137 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.

Tarpon Smoke Brothers in Tarpon Springs

Name: Tarpon Smoke Brothers in Tarpon Springs Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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Last inspected: September 2, 2025

742 S Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

Pinellas County · Specialty Shop - Hemp · FDACS
Owner: Tarpon Smoke Brothers LLC
FDACS Estab #: 419855

Overview

Tarpon Smoke Brothers in Tarpon Springs has been subject to multiple enforcement actions for controlled substance violations and equipment deficiencies. Stop-sale orders issued July 15, 2025 required the immediate removal of 12 separate product lots after testing revealed THC content exceeding the 0.3% federal threshold under Florida Statutes 893.03(1)(c). A concurrent stop-use order on July 15, 2025 prohibited all processing operations due to the absence of required handwashing sinks and a three-compartment warewashing sink in the processing area. An inspection on May 12, 2025 documented the facility operating without a valid food permit. A September 2, 2025 focused inspection noted that stop-sale products remained on premises and documented continuing compliance issues requiring corrective action.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.

11Violations

137Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS: September 2, 2025

Tarpon Smoke Brothers in Tarpon Springs: 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.

2025 — 3 inspections

Sep 2, 2025 — Product Re-inspection Required· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: FREDERICK HICKS, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: This Focused Inspection is being conducted offsite to document a verbal conversation to help assist the food establishment with compliance of recent food safety observations and continuing issues. Verified stop sale product is still in FE

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Jul 15, 2025 — Product Re-inspection Required· 10 violations· 137 stop-sale orders· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: 419855

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 issues described in request # 5135392 were discussed with management. Stop Use Order issued on All Processing on 7/15/2025 due to Equipment Not Provided as Required (no employee handwash sink or three compartment sink in processing area). 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 Sale Order issued on 7/15/2025 due to Controlled Substance THC > 0.3%. 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. Visit conducted per Project CRP #149

Risk-Based Violations

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.

Retail Area: Hemp extract products sold in containers that are not child resistant according to ASTM International D3475-20. COS. Products were voluntarily discarded by food entity management. x

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.

Retail Area: 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.

Retail Area: Hemp extract products including pre rolls do not have a corresponding certificate of analysis by an independent testing laboratory. COS: Products were voluntarily discarded. x

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.

Retail Area: Hemp extract products including vape cartridges, pre rolls, gummies, and food 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. x Print Date: 7/17/2025 Page 1 of 3 77 Citation Description: 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. Observation: Retail Area: Hemp products intended for human consumption held beyond the expiration date. COS: All products voluntarily discarded. See Stop Sale orders and Release. x

77 Advertising of Hemp or Hemp Extract Intended for Human Consumption. Hemp or Hemp Extract intended for Human Consumption marketed or advertised, including business names and logos, in a manner that is attractive to children or specifically targets children. 5K-4.034(9), F.A.C.

Hemp food establishment contains elements attractive to children in their business name and logo (commercially available video game characters). o

77 Hemp or Hemp Extract intended for Human Consumption distributed or sold in a container that is attractive to children as provided in 581.217, F.S. 5K-4.034(6)(b), F.A.C.

Retail Area: Hemp or Hemp extract products sold in a container that is attractive to children. COS. Products were voluntarily discarded by management. x

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.

Retail Area: Hemp or Hemp extract products sold which contain a color additive attractive to children. COS: All products voluntarily discarded. See Stop Sale orders and Release. x

5-203.11 At least one handwashing sink, or number of handwashing sinks necessary for their convenient use by employees, not provided in food preparation, food dispensing or warewashing area, or for a toilet room. 5-203.11 PfPfRepeat

Back room: No handwash sinks provided in areas where exposed hemp flowers are processed/packaged or adjacent to warewashing. Stop use order issued.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-301.12(A)-(C) Sink with at least 3 compartments, that are large enough to accommodate immersion of the largest equipment or utensil, not provided for manually washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment and utensils; or a warewashing machine or alternative equipment as specified in the Food Code not used for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment or utensils that are too large for the warewashing sink. 4-301.12(A)-(C) PfRepeat

No three-compartment sink provided for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing of utensils. Stop Use Order issued.

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

Retail Area: Sign stating "THE SALE OF KRATOM TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS PROHIBITED, PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR PURCHASE" not posted at point of sale or adjacent to the display of kratom products.

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: The product contains a control substance prohibited pursuant to Chapter 893, Florida Statutes, and may not be sold or distributed. To request a Food Safety Inspector visit to obtain a written release of the Stop-Sale Order for purposes of removing and destroying the product, contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected]. Release of the product for destruction may require a court order. Print Date: 7/17/2025 Page 1 of 70

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