Juan Valdez Cafe in Doral

Last inspected:

8300 Nw 36th St, Doral, FL 33166
Overview

Juan Valdez Cafe #2 in Doral had one inspection on record on June 11, 2025, during which the facility was found to be operating without a valid food permit. The inspector cited five violations, including two priority-level hand-washing violations: a food employee did not wash hands immediately before engaging in food preparation, and another employee washed hands for less than five seconds instead of the required 20 seconds. Both violations were corrected on site during the inspection, with the employee re-washing hands properly and hand-washing procedures discussed with staff. The facility had submitted an application for a food permit and was required to remit the appropriate fee within 10 days of the inspection.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
5Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Juan Valdez Cafe in Doral: 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· 5 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: JULIO AZPURUA, SENIOR 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. 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. 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. 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. Electronic online payment by credit card or e-check is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. 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. Contact the Business Center by email at [email protected] or by calling 850-245-5520 for further assistance. Visit establishment to follow up on request # 5133351. Initial Inspection Conducted.

Risk-Based Violations

2-301.14 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 PP
Food Service - Employee did not wash hands after re-entering the processing area before donning gloves to begin work with food. COS, food employee washed hands and hand-washing procedures were discussed during the visit. x
2-301.12 Food employee not cleaning hands, exposed portions of arms or prosthetic devices for at least 20 seconds or not using the following cleaning procedures: rinse under warm water, apply soap, rub together for 10-15 seconds, rinse under warm water, and thoroughly dry with paper towels or a hand drying device. 2-301.12 PP
Food Service - food employee washed hands for less than 5 seconds. COS, hands were washed properly upon instruction. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

2-303.11 Food employee wearing jewelry, other than a plain ring such as a wedding band, on their arm or hand while preparing food. 2-303.11Repeat
Food Service - Observed employee wearing rings with stones on fingers while working with exposed foods.
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
Food Service - Reach-in cold display unit housing ham buns, chicken puff pastry, ham and cheese croissant, pan de bono, and cheese tequenos found in disrepair with an ambient temperature between 44-47*F and unable to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods at an internal temperature of 41*F or less. COS, equipment was fixed during the inspection.
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 establishment is operating without a valid 2025 food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. The Food Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate fee within ten days. Contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520 for further assistance. o

Juan Valdez Cafe in Doral: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Juan Valdez Cafe in Doral last inspected?
Juan Valdez Cafe #2 in Doral was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on June 11, 2025. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
How many inspections has Juan Valdez Cafe in Doral had?
Juan Valdez Cafe #2 in Doral has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Juan Valdez Cafe in Doral find?
Juan Valdez Cafe #2 in Doral was most recently inspected by FDACS on June 11, 2025 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
Has Juan Valdez Cafe in Doral had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Juan Valdez Cafe #2 in Doral has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Juan Valdez Cafe in Doral?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Juan Valdez Cafe #2 in Doral are: 2-301.14: 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; 2-301.12: Food employee not cleaning hands, exposed portions of arms or prosthetic devices for at least 20 seconds or not using the following cleaning procedures: rinse under warm water, apply soap, rub together for 10-15 seconds, rinse under warm water, and thoroughly dry with paper towels or a hand drying device. 2-301.12 P; 2-303.11: Food employee wearing jewelry, other than a plain ring such as a wedding band, on their arm or hand while preparing food. 2-303.11.

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