Vape World Tobacco & Vapor in Winter Haven

Last inspected:

319 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33880
Overview

Vape World Tobacco & Vapor, a specialty hemp shop in Winter Haven, received an operating permit violation on August 29, 2023 after the facility began selling hemp extract edibles and inhalable food products without a valid food permit. The inspector had visited the week prior and instructed management to apply for permitting; when no application was submitted, the inspector completed the application on site. The facility was cited for five violations including the absence of written vomit and diarrhea event cleanup procedures and failure to provide paper towels at a handwashing sink in the restroom. The paper towel violation was corrected on site during the inspection. The facility was directed to complete the permitting process within 10 days.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
5Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Vape World Tobacco & Vapor in Winter Haven: FDACS Inspection History (1)

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· 5 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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. This food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. The Food Establishment shall begin the permitting process within 10 days. Food establishment can apply online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520 for further assistance. I visited the hemp extract edible and inhaled food entity/smoke shop over a week ago and gave them my business card and instructed them to apply for a food permit. They did not apply so I am submitting the food permit application on site for the new food entity. A water source documentation(water bill) for the location address was provided. No email address or fei# was obtained, person in charge does not have the information and we were unable to contact the main owner to get the information needed. Inspection report and important required handouts were printed out and handed to person in charge. 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. 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.

Risk-Based Violations

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
The food establishment does not have a written vomit or diarrhea event clean up procedure available. A guidance handout was given to the food establishment's management to help them write up step by step procedures for vomit and/or diarrhea event clean up.
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
Back area- no paper towels provided at the hand wash sink in the restroom. COS- person in charge provided paper towels in the restroom.
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
Back area- no hand washing sign provided at the hand wash sink in the restroom. COS- a hand wash sign was provided to person in charge and the sign was posted in the restroom.

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-501.11 Premises not free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. 6-501.114
Back area- excess unnecessary personal articles/equipment stored in the back storage rooms.
99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2), F.A.C. The food establishment shall complete the permitting process within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 for further assistance.
The food entity is operating without a valid 2023 food permit. o

Vape World Tobacco & Vapor in Winter Haven: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vape World Tobacco & Vapor in Winter Haven last inspected?
Vape World Tobacco & Vapor in Winter Haven was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 29, 2023. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit.
How many inspections has Vape World Tobacco & Vapor in Winter Haven had?
Vape World Tobacco & Vapor in Winter Haven has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Vape World Tobacco & Vapor in Winter Haven find?
Vape World Tobacco & Vapor in Winter Haven was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 29, 2023 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit).
Has Vape World Tobacco & Vapor in Winter Haven had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Vape World Tobacco & Vapor in Winter Haven has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Vape World Tobacco & Vapor in Winter Haven?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Vape World Tobacco & Vapor in Winter Haven 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; 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 Pf.

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