Tobacco Depot in Wimauma
Last inspected:
5206 Fl-674, Wimauma, FL 33598Tobacco Depot in Wimauma is a specialty hemp shop undergoing FDACS permitting and preoperational inspections. Two preoperational inspections on record (September 30 and October 3, 2025) documented a combined 16 violations, all rated Priority Foundation (systemic issues). The September 30 inspection found the establishment did not meet preoperational requirements, citing deficiencies in employee foodborne illness training, written procedures for vomiting and diarrheal event response, handwashing sink availability in the warewashing area, and a direct sewage connection to the three-compartment sink drain. The October 3 inspection, after corrections were initiated, found 7 remaining violations including the same sewage system issue, inadequate employee health training response, and missing written procedures for illness response events. The facility has not yet received final permit approval pending correction of all cited deficiencies.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Tobacco Depot in Wimauma: 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.
— 2 inspections
— Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements· 7 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.
Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must meet all
permitting requirements as specified in Rule 5K-4.020(2)(a)-(e), F.A.C. To expedite the processing of your food permit application,
electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted and must
be accompanied by an invoice. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit
application.
Failure to meet all permitting requirements will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties
if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found
to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action
to suspend food activities.
The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety
inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit.
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 does not correctly respond to questions relating to foodborne illness.
Employee health guide reviewed with and provided to 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 employees to follow when responding to
vomiting and diarrheal events. Required components for written procedures reviewed with person in
charge.
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: Handwashing signage notifying employees to wash hands not posted at
handwashing 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.
Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager.
Good Retail Practice Violations
5-402.11
Direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from
equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. 5-402.11 Pf
Warewashing area: Direct connection exists between sewage system and three
compartment sink wastewater.
5-501.17
Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary
napkins. 5-501.17
Restroom: Covered receptacle not provided in unisex restroom.
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 is not self closing.
— Did not Meet Preoperational Inspection Requirements· 9 violations· Inspected
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.
Request # 5139334.
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 does not correctly respond to questions relating to foodborne illness.
Employee health guide reviewed with and provided to person in charge.
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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: Handwashing signage notifying employees to wash hands not posted at
handwashing sink.
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 PfPf
Warewashing/service area: Handwashing sink not provided in warewashing / drink service
area.
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.
Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager.
Good Retail Practice Violations
5-203.13
Service sink or curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain not provided or
not conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of
mop water and similar liquid waste. Toilet or urinal is used as a service sink for the disposal of mop water
and similar liquid waste. 5-203.13
Mop sink not available for the cleaning of mops and the disposal of mop water and similar
liquid waste.
5-402.11
Direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from
equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. 5-402.11 Pf
Warewashing area: Direct connection exists between sewage system and three
compartment sink wastewater drain.
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 is not self closing.
5-501.17
Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary
napkins. 5-501.17
Restroom: Covered receptacle not provided in unisex restroom.
99
The food establishment has not met the preoperational inspection requirements.
500.12(2)(a), F.S.
Retail/service area: Handwashing sink not provided in warewashing / service area. Hot
water not provided at restroom handwashing sink and warewashing sink. Mop sink not provided.
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Tobacco Depot in Wimauma: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tobacco Depot in Wimauma last inspected?
- Tobacco Depot in Wimauma was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 3, 2025. Inspection type: Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Tobacco Depot in Wimauma had?
- Tobacco Depot in Wimauma has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Tobacco Depot in Wimauma find?
- Tobacco Depot in Wimauma was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 3, 2025 (Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements).
- Has Tobacco Depot in Wimauma had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Tobacco Depot in Wimauma has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Tobacco Depot in Wimauma?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Tobacco Depot in Wimauma are: 5-402.11: Direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. 5-402.11 Pf; 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; 5-501.17: Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17.
- Does Tobacco Depot in Wimauma have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Tobacco Depot in Wimauma has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 5-402.11: Direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. 5-402.11 Pf; 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; 5-501.17: Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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