Vw Harrison Market in Hallandale Beach

Last inspected:

229 N Dixie Hwy, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
Overview

VW Harrison Market operates as a vended water facility in Hallandale Beach. The establishment had 6 inspections on record between March 2023 and March 2026, with no violations cited in 5 of those inspections. A focused inspection on March 27, 2023 documented 21 violations, primarily foundation-level issues including soil buildup on cooler display panels (corrected on site), fruit flies in the backroom, missing probe thermometer for temperature verification, and gaps in employee health procedures and person-in-charge knowledge. Inspector notes indicate the processing kitchen was closed at that time with uncertainty about future reopening. Subsequent inspections from March 2023 forward found no violations, with routine offsite inspections and lab results provided at each visit. The most recent inspection on March 18, 2026 was a focused inspection with zero violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

6FDACS Insp.
21Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Vw Harrison Market in Hallandale Beach: FDACS Inspection History (6)

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
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted Routine Offsite Inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Offsite routine inspection conducted. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· 21 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SCOTT HOUSE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. Processing kitchen closed person in charge stated that he was unsure if it will open in the future.

Risk-Based Violations

4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf
Meat Area: Soil build up on three panels of reach in chicken display cooler and two panels of reach in meat display cooler. COS: Cooler doors voluntarily removed and washed rinsed and sanitized at time of inspection. x
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 at time of inspection could not answer questions that relate to foodborne illness. 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 employee procedures for cleanup of a vomit and diarrhea event. o Print Date: 3/27/2023 Page 1 of 4
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
Meat Area: Hand sink at entrance of meat cutting area with items on basin. COS: Items removed at time of inspection. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-204.11 Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D)
Meat Area: Ambient air thermometer missing in chicken and meat display coolers. Retail Area: Ambient air thermometer missing in empanadas hot holding cabinet and reach in sandwich cooler. o
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
Meat Area: Establishment does not have a probe thermometer for accessing internal temperatures of foods. o
3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an adequate descriptive identity statement; if made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight; an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; or nutritional labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) and (6)
Retail Area: Eight packages of in house cut and packaged old style cheese missing ingredient labeling. COS: Voluntarily removed from sale to be taken home by employees. o
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
Backroom Area: Gasket on side and bottom of roll up receiving door resulting in gap. o
6-501.11 Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf
Backroom Area: Multiple fruit flies found at mop sink. o
6-501.11 The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premises by eliminating harborage conditions. 6-501.111(D)
Outside Area: Idle equipment and pallets stored inside wood fenced area in back of building, o
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
Backroom Area: Packaged foods stored on floor in walk in freezer. 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
Meat Area: Unfinished wood blocks used as legs of band saw. Missing glass panels on both the meat and chicken reach in display coolers. o
4-501.12 Surfaces that are subject to scratching or scoring not resurfaced or discarded when they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. 4-501.12
Meat Area: Cutting boards scored and pitted. o
4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Processing Area: Soil build up on idle unused kitchen equipment including prep tables, oven and microwave. o Print Date: 3/27/2023 Page 2 of 4 49 Pf Citation Description: Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air gap or installation of an approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf Observation: Backroom Area: Treaded faucet at mop sink missing backflow. o
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Backroom Area: Drain stoppers missing for ware wash sink. o
5-501.11 Outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt or is not smooth, durable, and sloped to drain. 5-501.11
Outside Area: Dumpster is located 1/2 on pavement and 1.2 on grass. o
5-501.11 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors when located outdoors; or indoor receptacles that contain food not kept covered when not in continuous use or after they are filled. 5-501.113
Outside Area: Dumpster uncovered and full. o
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Backroom Area: Water damaged and missing ceiling tiles. Multiple holes in wall under ware wash sink. o
6-501.11 Maintenance tools such as brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners, and similar items not stored so they do not contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service and single-use articles; or not stored in an orderly manner that facilitates cleaning the area used for storing the maintenance tools. 6-501.113
Backroom Area: Maintenance ladder stored touching water storage rack. 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
Meat Area: Soil build-up along walls and under meat cases and equipment. Backroom Area: Soil build-up on floor under storage shelving in walk in freezer and dry storage room. Processing Area: Soil build-up on floor under equipment in closed kitchen. o
6-202.11 Light bulb not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in an area where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Infrared or other heat lamp not protected against breakage by a shield surrounding and extending beyond the bulb so that only the face of the bulb is exposed. 6-202.11
Retail Area: Lights over produce cooler not shielded and appearing to not be shatter proof. Light inside empanadas warmer not shielded and appearing to not be shatter proof. o
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: WENNDY AYERDIS

Comments: Consultation visit with food establishment management.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Vw Harrison Market in Hallandale Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vw Harrison Market in Hallandale Beach last inspected?
Vw Harrison Market in Hallandale Beach was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 18, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Vw Harrison Market in Hallandale Beach had?
Vw Harrison Market in Hallandale Beach has 6 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Vw Harrison Market in Hallandale Beach find?
Vw Harrison Market in Hallandale Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 18, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Vw Harrison Market in Hallandale Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Vw Harrison Market in Hallandale Beach has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Vw Harrison Market in Hallandale Beach?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Vw Harrison Market in Hallandale Beach 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; 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 Pf; 4-601.11(A): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) Pf.

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