Miles Grocery in Belle Glade

Last inspected:

300 Nw 11th St Lot 1, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Overview

Miles Grocery in Belle Glade was inspected on June 9, 2023 for operating without a valid food permit and cited for 14 violations, all at the priority foundation (Pf) level. Violations included staff unable to correctly respond to questions about foodborne illness prevention, absence of written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events, no sanitizer test kit available, a direct connection between the sewage system and a drain from the 3-bay sink, and missing soap and paper towels at handwashing sinks in both the front area and restroom. No subsequent inspections appear on record following the June 2023 inspection.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
14Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Miles Grocery 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
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit· 14 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: JOSE PAVON, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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.
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
Front - missing soap and paper towels for hand sink next to 3 bay sink. Back - missing soap and paper towels for hand sink inside only restroom.
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.
No certified food protection manager at food establishment.

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-202.15 Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15
Front - visible opening at the bottom of entrance door way.
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
Retail - multiple juice and soda beverages stored throughout.
4-101.19 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that requires frequent cleaning not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. 4-101.19
Retail - card board used as linear for food racks throughout.
4-501.14 Warewashing equipment; sinks, basins or other receptacles used for washing or rinsing raw food or laundering wiping cloths; or drainboards or equipment used to substitute for drainboards not cleaned before use, throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils and ensure the equipment performs its intended function, and at least every 24 hours when used. 4-501.14
Front - soil build up throughout 3 bay sink compartments.
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 at food establishment.
4-301.13 Drainboards, utensil racks, or tables not large enough to accommodate all soiled and cleaned items that accumulate during hours of operation or not provided for necessary utensil holding before cleaning and after sanitizing. 4-301.13
Front - missing drain boards for 3 bay sink.
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
Front - direct connection exist between drain pipe and 3 bay sink.
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
Retail - dust build up throughout shelving and metal racks , old rodent excreta throughout the floors along the walls.
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 - multiple non - food articles stored throughout.
99 Expired Permit- The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12(1) (a)F.S., 5K-4.020(4)(b) F.A.C.
Food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. o

Miles Grocery in Belle Glade: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Miles Grocery in Belle Glade last inspected?
Miles Grocery in Belle Glade was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on June 9, 2023. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit.
How many inspections has Miles Grocery in Belle Glade had?
Miles Grocery 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 Miles Grocery in Belle Glade find?
Miles Grocery in Belle Glade was most recently inspected by FDACS on June 9, 2023 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit).
Has Miles Grocery in Belle Glade had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Miles Grocery in Belle Glade has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Miles Grocery in Belle Glade?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Miles Grocery 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; 6-301.11: 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; 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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