Tarpon Springs Tobacco & Vapor LLC in Tarpon Springs

Last inspected:

41262 Us Hwy 19 N, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Overview

Tarpon Springs Tobacco & Vapor LLC operates as a specialty shop selling hemp products in Tarpon Springs. The facility has been inspected twice by FDACS, both times for operating violations rather than food safety compliance. A focused inspection on February 7, 2023 found the establishment operating without a valid food permit and carrying hemp extract products for human consumption without being properly designated as a Hemp Food Establishment. A subsequent focused inspection on September 2, 2023 was conducted as an emergency response assessment following Hurricane Idalia, with no violations cited. Most recently, on June 10, 2025, the facility was found operating with an expired food permit and was directed to renew through the FDACS online system or by contacting the Business Center.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

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Tarpon Springs Tobacco & Vapor LLC 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.

— 1 inspection
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Focused Inspection· 1 violation· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: ALORA BOEKE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: 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. Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

Good Retail Practice Violations

99 Expired Permit - The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12(1)(a), F.S., 5K-4.020(5), F.A.C.Repeat
Establishment open and operating without a valid 2025 food permit. A Sample Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SASKIA UNDERWOOD, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Emergency Response Assessment – Hurricane Idalia

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit· 4 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: FREDERICK HICKS

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUBMITTED BY THIS INSPECTOR. The Food Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate fee within 10 days. Electronic online payment by credit card or e-check is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. 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. Contact the Business Center by email at [email protected] or by calling 850-245-5520 for further assistance. This food establishment was found to be carrying products containing hemp extract for human consumption while not being designated as a Hemp Food Establishment. The Food Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate fee within 10 days. Electronic online payment by credit card or e-check is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. 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. Contact the Business Center by email at [email protected] or by calling 850-245-5520 for further assistance.

Risk-Based Violations

73 Hemp Extract, as defined in section 581.217(3)(e), F.S., intended for Human Consumption contains a controlled substance. s. 893.03(1)(c)190, F.S.
Retail case: observed selling the following THC-O products- 2 War Heads Sour Medicated THC-O- 3 Indica Cartridges COS. Each package was destroyed and disposed of. x
74 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.
Establish did not have sign posted. o
76 The hemp extract for human consumption is misbranded. The label or advertisement for hemp extract intended for human consumption contains claims indicating the product is intended for diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease, rendering it a drug as defined in 21 U.S.C. 321(g)(1). 5K-4.034(6)(c), F.A.C.
The following products have labeling claims to be medicated...- 13 Skittles Delta-8 THC 800mg Medicated- 2 Jolly Rancher gummies Delta 8 THC 800mg Medicated- 7 Trolli Peachie O's Gummies THC-P + HHC 800mg Medicated- 2 Warhead Gummies THC-O 600mg Medicated COS. All individual packages were voluntarily ripped opened and destroyed and disposed of in dumpster. x Print Date: 2/7/2023 Page 1 of 3

Good Retail Practice Violations

99 This food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. The Food Establishment shall begin the permitting process within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520 for further assistance.
Food establishment found operating without a food permit. This inspector conducted the application. o

Tarpon Springs Tobacco & Vapor LLC in Tarpon Springs: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tarpon Springs Tobacco & Vapor LLC in Tarpon Springs last inspected?
Tarpon Springs Tobacco & Vapor LLC in Tarpon Springs was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on June 10, 2025. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Tarpon Springs Tobacco & Vapor LLC in Tarpon Springs had?
Tarpon Springs Tobacco & Vapor LLC 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 Springs Tobacco & Vapor LLC in Tarpon Springs find?
Tarpon Springs Tobacco & Vapor LLC in Tarpon Springs was most recently inspected by FDACS on June 10, 2025 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Focused Inspection).
Has Tarpon Springs Tobacco & Vapor LLC in Tarpon Springs had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Tarpon Springs Tobacco & Vapor LLC in Tarpon Springs has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

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