Valrico Shell in Valrico

2104 E Brandon Blvd, Valrico, FL 33594

Overview

Valrico Shell in Valrico, FL has 3 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 15 violations and 4 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement actions.

3FDACS Insp.
15Violations
4Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS: March 30, 2026

Valrico Shell in Valrico: 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
— Focused Inspection· 2 stop-sale orders· Focused Inspection

Inspector: LIZ OREJON ORE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: ESTABLISHMENT WILL SELL KRATOM PRODUCTS. UPDATE PERMIT TYPE WILL GENERATE. Check-Back release issued for Stop Use and/or Stop Sale Order. THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND A DRAIN STOPPER WAS OBTAINED AND RELEASED. Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the memo section of the check or money order. No Kratom product on site at time of inspection.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, and used; test strips.

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Disposition: Equipment was cleaned, sanitized, checked, and released.

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Physical Facilities: Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices.

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Disposition: Equipment was obtained, repaired or replaced, checked, and released.
— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements - Check Back Needed· 15 violations· 2 stop-sale orders· Met Requirements

Inspector: FOOD SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, AND

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. If the establishment want to sell hemp extract, must to contact the Business Center by email at [email protected] or by calling 850-245-5520 for further assistance. Hand Washing Signage handout, Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout, Norovirus Clean Up And Disinfection handout, Dishwashing procedures Documentation handout, and Certified Food Protection Manager Documents handout were provided. Stop Use Order issued. 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 FOR ALL PROCESSING/FOOD SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, AND

Risk-Based Violations

4-602.11(E) Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment or utensils; or in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E)
Retail area: Old soda build-up on soda machine nozzle. COS: Nozzle was cleaned and sanitized.
7-301.11 Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11 PP
Retail area: Singles-service cups stored next to the Brito mop & shine bottles in the chemicals shelving. COS: Single service cups were relocated to proper storage. x
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: No paper towels and soap available in the hand washing sink. COS: Paper towels and soap were provided.
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
Restroom: No signage notifying employees to wash hands in the hand washing sink.
95 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
No Certified Food Protection Manager.

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
Establishment: No probe thermometer available. No temperature violation observed during inspection.
3-305.11 Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11
Back area: Some drinks stored on unclean floor in the walk-in cooler.
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
Retail area: Single-service coffee straws not stored protected from customer contamination on customer self-service counter.
4-903.11(C) Single-service or single-use articles not kept in the original protective package or not stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used. 4-903.11(C)
Retail area: Coffee cups lid uncovered and stored unclean cabinet under the coffee counter. COS: Lids were voluntarily discarded.
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: No sanitizer test kits for chlorine. Establishment has quaternary ammonium test kits but will be using chlorine sanitizer. COS: Test kits for chlorine were obtained.
4-303.11 Cleaning agent used to clean equipment and utensils or chemical sanitizer used to sanitize equipment and utensils not provided and available for use during all hours of operation. 4-303.11
Warewashing area: No sanitizer solution available at 3 compartment sink. COS: Sanitizer solution chlorine was obtained.
4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Retail area: Unclean beneath the soda machine cabinets. Unclean soda machine counter. Unclean beneath the coffee counter cabinets.
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Warewashing area: No drain stopper available for three compartment sinks. Stop-use order issued for all processing/food service.
6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Back area: Unclean floor with plastic and cardboard residues in the walk-in cooler.
99 The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.
2025 Food Permit is not displayed or available during the inspection.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, and used; test strips. Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when corrections have been made for request release of equipment, contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected].

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STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Physical Facilities: Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices. Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when corrections have been made for request release of equipment, contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected]. Print Date: 11/17/2025 Page 1 of 2 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 VALRICO SHELL 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) LIZ OREJON ORE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST SABU JOSE, PERSON IN CHARGE Print Name and Title FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13 Print Date: 11/17/2025 Page 2 of 2

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— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: LIZ OREJON ORE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Visit performed to follow-up on Hurricane Debby.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Valrico Shell in Valrico: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (4)

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.

Valrico Shell in Valrico: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Valrico Shell in Valrico last inspected?
Valrico Shell in Valrico was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 30, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Valrico Shell in Valrico had?
Valrico Shell in Valrico has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Valrico Shell in Valrico find?
Valrico Shell in Valrico was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 30, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Valrico Shell in Valrico had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
Yes, Valrico Shell in Valrico has 4 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were released after correction.
What are the most common violations at Valrico Shell in Valrico?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Valrico Shell in Valrico are: 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 Pf; 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; 4-602.11(E): Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment or utensils; or in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E).

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