La Trocha Supermarket in Hialeah Gardens

Last inspected:

12073 W Okeechobee Rd, Hialeah Gardens, FL 33018
Overview

La Trocha Supermarket in Hialeah Gardens had one FDACS inspection on record dated January 18, 2023, which identified 12 violations and met inspection requirements after corrections. The inspection documented multiple temperature control failures in the meat department: pork roasted rib bellies were found at internal temperatures between 95°F and 118°F in a hot-holding unit, below the required 135°F minimum, and were reheated to 165°F for 15 minutes during the inspection. Inspectors also observed employees washing and rinsing utensils and knives without sanitizing them before use, a violation corrected when the person in charge demonstrated proper sanitization procedures to staff. Several open deli meats in the meat department lacked date markings after being held for over 24 hours; all items were dated during the inspection. All violations were corrected on site.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
12Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

La Trocha Supermarket in Hialeah Gardens: 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· 12 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SIMEON CARRERO, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx . RAMON VAZQUEZ, PERSON IN CHARGE SIMEON CARRERO, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Risk-Based Violations

4-702.11 Utensil or food-contact surface of equipment not sanitized before use after cleaning. 4-702.11 PP
Meat department area observed employee washing and rinsing in use utensils and knifes skipping the sanitation step. Cos person in charge explained to employee the correct way of how to wash, rinsed and sanitized during the inspection x
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
Meat department area found several pork roasted rib bellies at internal temperatures of 95f to 118f when probed with a calibrated thermometer inside a hot holding unit on top of meat counter. Cos pork bellies were re-heated to 165f for 15 during the inspection. x
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
Meat department area found several deli meats open for over 24 hours with no date marking. Cos all deli meats were dated during the inspection . x
2-401.11 Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11
Processing meat area observed a personal bottle of on top of single service items. Cos personal water was moved to proper storage during the inspection. x
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.
Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager. o Print Date: 1/18/2023 Page 1 of 3

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. 2-303.11
Meat department area observed employee wearing jewelry on arm while working with open food. o
3-304.14(B)(1) 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)
Meat department area observed a wet raw on top of prep table not stored in sanitizer in between uses. o
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
Meat department area observed 3 compartment sink missing drain boards. o
5-501.11 Drains in receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables do not have drain plugs in place. 5-501.114
Out side grounds observed large trash con missing drain plug. 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
Retail and meat department area observed soil ceiling tiles throughout establishment. o
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Retail and meat department area observed broken and holes on ceiling tiles and cracked floor tiles throughout establishment. 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
Back room area observed light not shield inside walk in freezer. o

La Trocha Supermarket in Hialeah Gardens: Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Trocha Supermarket in Hialeah Gardens last inspected?
La Trocha Supermarket in Hialeah Gardens was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 18, 2023. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has La Trocha Supermarket in Hialeah Gardens had?
La Trocha Supermarket in Hialeah Gardens has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of La Trocha Supermarket in Hialeah Gardens find?
La Trocha Supermarket in Hialeah Gardens was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 18, 2023 (Met Inspection Requirements).
Has La Trocha Supermarket in Hialeah Gardens had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, La Trocha Supermarket in Hialeah Gardens has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at La Trocha Supermarket in Hialeah Gardens?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at La Trocha Supermarket in Hialeah Gardens are: 2-401.11: Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11; 4-702.11: Utensil or food-contact surface of equipment not sanitized before use after cleaning. 4-702.11 P; 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) P.

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