El Mundo Supermarket in Hialeah

Last inspected:

1177 W 35th St, Hialeah, FL 33012
Overview

El Mundo Supermarket in Hialeah has been inspected twice while operating without a valid food permit. An inspection on April 19, 2022 documented 32 violations, including pest activity in the meat area and food service area, absence of a probe thermometer for temperature monitoring, lack of handwashing supplies, and missing employee health procedures. A follow-up inspection on May 17, 2024 found 11 violations including flying insects around meat slicers and the three-compartment sink, no thermometer available for temperature control verification, missing handwashing soap and paper towels, and failure of the person in charge to correctly answer questions about foodborne illness prevention. Both inspections note that the establishment had submitted a food permit application but had not completed payment. The facility remains without a valid permit as of the most recent inspection.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
43Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

El Mundo Supermarket in Hialeah: FDACS Inspection History (2)

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· 11 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: PEDRO LLANOS, EVNIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

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. Guidance for the Written Procedures for Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events document provided. 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 conducted in response to request # 5113877. 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. 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.

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(4) Food not protected from cross contamination by storage in packages, covered containers or wrappings. 3-302.11(A)(4)
Meat Area: Tray of chicken wings stored inside walk-in freezer not covered.
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 did not answer questions related to foodborne illnesses and symptoms. Employee health guide provided. 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.
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
Kitchen Area: Hand wash sign not available at hand wash sink.
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
Kitchen Area: Soap and paper towels (or other hand drying device) not available at hand wash sink.

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-501.13 Time/temperature control for safety food not thawed under refrigeration that maintains the food at 41°F or less, completely submerged under cold running water with sufficient velocity to agitate and float off loose particles, or as part of the cooking process. When thawed under cold running water, ready-to-eat food allowed to rise above 41°F or raw animal food allowed to be above 41°F for more than 4 hours. 3-501.13 (A)-(D)
Meat Area: Packages of beef thawing inside three compartment sink basin. COS: Beef packages were moved into the walk-in cooler during inspection.
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 probe thermometer available for assessing , receiving and holding of temperature control for safety foods.
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: Food items packaged on site and displayed in reach-in cooler not labeled with source information including rice pudding and sweet bread COS: Food items were removed from consumer reach during inspection. x
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
Meat Area: Numerous small, flying insects observed around slicers and table saw. Food Sdfvice Area: Numerous small, flying insects observed around three compartment sink.
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: Visible gap along bottom of back door leading outside.
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 food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. The Food Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate fee within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520 for further assistance. o
— 1 inspection
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Re-Inspection Required· 32 violations· Re-Inspection Required
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. Re-inspection visit required issued for food establishment. A re-inspection will be conducted on or about 14 days. 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. Request # 5077899 FDACS 14205 Rev. 07/13 Page 9 of 10 Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Food Safety FOOD SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT NICOLE "NIKKI" FRIED COMMISSIONER Chapter 500, Florida Statutes (850) 245-5520 *99997182190351* Visit # 9999-7182-1903-51 Bureau of Food Inspection Attention: Business Center 3125 Conner Boulevard, C-26 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1650

Risk-Based Violations

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Good Retail Practice Violations

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El Mundo Supermarket in Hialeah: Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Mundo Supermarket in Hialeah last inspected?
El Mundo Supermarket in Hialeah was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on May 17, 2024. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit.
How many inspections has El Mundo Supermarket in Hialeah had?
El Mundo Supermarket in Hialeah has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of El Mundo Supermarket in Hialeah find?
El Mundo Supermarket in Hialeah was most recently inspected by FDACS on May 17, 2024 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit).
Has El Mundo Supermarket in Hialeah had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, El Mundo Supermarket in Hialeah has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at El Mundo Supermarket in Hialeah?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at El Mundo Supermarket in Hialeah are: 6-501.11: Unlabeled violation; 2-201.11(A): Unlabeled violation; 6-301.11: Unlabeled violation.
Does El Mundo Supermarket in Hialeah have any repeat violations?
Yes, El Mundo Supermarket in Hialeah has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 6-501.11: violation.

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