Mini Mart in Aventura
Last inspected:
3570b Mystic Pointe Dr, Aventura, FL 33180Mini Mart in Aventura had one inspection on record, conducted November 6, 2025, for operating without a valid food permit. The inspection documented 19 violations, including multiple priority findings. Hot-held empanadas and pasta sauce displayed in a glass container were found at temperatures between 79–82°F when a probe thermometer check required 135°F or above; the items were reheated during the inspection. Capri Sun juice pouches labeled "Not labeled for individual sale" were displayed in a reach-in cooler within consumer reach and were removed during the inspection. Ready-to-eat deli meats including ham, turkey, and white cheese stored above a sandwich prep table lacked date labels and were labeled during the inspection. The inspector documented a pattern of non-compliance with the person in charge's duties, citing violations for improper hand washing, hot holding temperatures, sanitization, and the absence of written procedures for vomit and diarrhea cleanup. The person in charge was unable to correctly answer questions related to foodborne illnesses and symptoms; an employee health guide was provided.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Mini Mart in Aventura: 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 - Met Sanitation Inspection· 19 violations· Operating Without Permit
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Risk-Based Violations
2-103.11(A)-(N)
A pattern of non-compliance is demonstrated with regard to the duties of the person
in charge. 2-103.11(A)-(N) and (P) PfPf
A pattern of non-compliance was observed as evidence by violations for improper hand
washing, hot holding temperatures, sanitization and lack of written procedures for vomit & diarrhea cleanup.
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3-501.16(A)(1)
Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above,
or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code
not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) PP
Food Service Area: Food items displayed inside glass container display including beef
empanadas, chicken empanadas and spinach empanadas found with temperatures between 79 - 82
degrees F when checked with an accurate probe thermometer. Pasta sauce in a plastic container displayed
on counter found with temperatures between 81 degrees F. COS: Food items were properly reheated
during inspection.
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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 did not answer questions related to foodborne illnesses and symptoms.
Employee health guide provided.
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Print Date: 11/6/2025
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Citation Description: Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before
engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or
unwrapped single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet
room; after caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a
handkerchief or tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during
food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before donning
gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; or after engaging in other activities that contaminate
the hands. 2-301.14 P
Observation: Food Service Area: Food employee did not wash hands when re-entering area. COS: Hands
were washed upon instruction.
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3-501.17(B)
Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and
packaged by a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24
hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at
41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day the original container is opened onsite not counted as day
1. 3-501.17(B) PfPf
Food Prep Area: Deli meats including ham, turkey, and white cheese stored inside reach-in
cooler above sandwich prep table not labeled with date. COS: Deli meats were properly labeled during
inspection.
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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 employee procedures for cleanup of a vomit and
diarrhea event
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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.Repeat
Retail Area: Age restriction signage for hemp extract products not present or adjacent to the
display of products.
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
Retail Area: Hand wash sign at hand wash sink inside employee unisex restroom not
provided. Food Prep Area: Hand wash sign at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink not provided.
5-205.11
Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee
use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf
Food Prep Area: Hand sink blocked by a metal grill inside basin. COS: Metal grill was moved
to appropriate location during inspection.
Retail Area: Capri Sun juice pouches displayed inside reach-in cooler with label stating "Not
labeled for individual sale". COS: Juice pouches and popsicles were removed from consumer reach during
inspection.
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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.
Certified food protection manager certificate not available during inspection.
Good Retail Practice Violations
3-302.12
Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and
unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is
not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12
Food Prep Area: Observed multiple Squeeze bottles of sauces not labeled with name of food
located in reach-in cooler above sandwich prep station.
2-402.11
Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard
restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from
contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and
single-use articles. 2-402.11
Food Prep Area: Food employee not wearing effective hair restraint while working in area
with open food.
3-304.14(B)
Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces not held between
uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a proper concentration as specified in the Food Code. 3-304.14(B)
(1)
Food Service Area: Wet wiping cloth store on prep table next to espresso machine not held
in sanitizer solution between uses.
4-903.11(A)
Cleaned equipment or utensils, or laundered linens not stored in a clean, dry
location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other
contamination. Clean equipment or utensils not stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying, or
not covered or inverted. 4-903.11(A) and (B)
Food Prep Area: Utensils stored in an open container on shelves above three compartment
sink not inverted.
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
Food Prep Area: Sanitizer test strips not available.
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
Food Prep Area: Direct connection exists at plumbing for three compartment sink.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Food Prep Area: Dust accumulation on ceiling vent above stove.
6-501.11
Dressing rooms not used by employees who regularly change their clothes in the
establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not used for the orderly storage of employee clothing or
other possessions. 6-501.110
Food Prep Area: Employee personal phone stored on shelves above three compartment
sink.
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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 establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food
permit has been submitted. The Food Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate fee within 10
days. Contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520 for further assistance.
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Mini Mart in Aventura: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Mini Mart in Aventura last inspected?
- Mini Mart in Aventura was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on November 6, 2025. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
- How many inspections has Mini Mart in Aventura had?
- Mini Mart in Aventura has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Mini Mart in Aventura find?
- Mini Mart in Aventura was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 6, 2025 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
- Has Mini Mart in Aventura had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Mini Mart in Aventura has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Mini Mart in Aventura?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Mini Mart in Aventura are: 2-103.11(A)-(N): A pattern of non-compliance is demonstrated with regard to the duties of the person in charge. 2-103.11(A)-(N) and (P) Pf; 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) 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.
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