Mexico Lindo Grocery LLC in Belle Glade

Last inspected:

949 S Main St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Overview

Mexico Lindo Grocery in Belle Glade is a small grocery store with one inspection on record dated May 10, 2023, which resulted in a "Met Inspection Requirements" disposition despite eight violations cited. All eight violations were Priority Foundation (Pf) severity — systemic management issues rather than imminent hazards. The violations centered on employee health documentation and food safety infrastructure: the person in charge did not correctly respond to questions about preventing foodborne illness transmission, the establishment lacked written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events, no probe thermometer was available for temperature monitoring of temperature control for safety foods, and no sanitizer test kit was on hand. The inspection notes indicate this was a new permit application submitted in early 2023, with the inspector providing guidance on the permit fee structure and payment procedures. No stop-sale orders, emergency closures, or subsequent inspections are on record.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
8Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Mexico Lindo Grocery LLC in Belle Glade: 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
— Met Inspection Requirements· 8 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: JOSE PAVON, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: All requests for a new food permit submitted January 1 through June 30, shall be assessed a permit fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and Rule 5K-4. All requests for a new food permit submitted July 1 through December 31, shall be assessed permit fees of fifty percent (50%) of the applicable fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and Rule 5K-4. Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. 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. Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full 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 close your business. 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. Request # 5097076

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
Food employee does not respond correctly to questions relating to food Bourne illnesses or symptoms associated with diseases transmissible through food. o
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 vomiting or diarrheal events. o Print Date: 5/10/2023 Page 1 of 4
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
Processing - missing hand wash signage for both hand sinks throughout areas. o

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
No probed thermometer for the assessing, receiving and holding of temperature control for safety food. o
4-501.11 Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part of can opener not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a container is opened. 4-501.11
Retail - bottom rear exit door damaged and rust build up located adjacent to restrooms. Processing- multiple metal rods holding ceiling tiles with rust build up throughout. o
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
No sanitizer test kit available. o
6-201.12 Utility service lines or pipes are unnecessarily exposed; installed so they obstruct or prevent cleaning of the floors, walls, or ceilings; or exposed and installed horizontally on the floor. 6-201.12
Retail - multiple utility pipes exposed above ceiling sale floor area. o
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
Processing - a/c vents with dust build up throughout. o

Mexico Lindo Grocery LLC in Belle Glade: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mexico Lindo Grocery LLC in Belle Glade last inspected?
Mexico Lindo Grocery LLC in Belle Glade was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on May 10, 2023. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Mexico Lindo Grocery LLC in Belle Glade had?
Mexico Lindo Grocery LLC in Belle Glade has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Mexico Lindo Grocery LLC in Belle Glade find?
Mexico Lindo Grocery LLC in Belle Glade was most recently inspected by FDACS on May 10, 2023 (Met Inspection Requirements).
Has Mexico Lindo Grocery LLC in Belle Glade had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Mexico Lindo Grocery LLC in Belle Glade has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Mexico Lindo Grocery LLC in Belle Glade?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Mexico Lindo Grocery LLC in Belle Glade are: 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; 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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