El Palmar Supermarket in Hialeah
Last inspected:
11300 Nw 87th Ct Ste 101, Hialeah, FL 33018El Palmar Supermarket in Hialeah has one inspection on record from September 2022, when the facility underwent a new permit assessment and was found with 17 violations requiring remediation. The inspection documented a priority violation for molded and spoiled lettuce in cold storage (voluntarily discarded), equipment sanitation failures in the meat department including a grinder, slicer, and band saw with encrusted food residue (all corrected on site), cold-holding temperature violations in the deli department, the absence of an employee health policy, date-marked deli meat 16 days beyond shelf life (corrected during inspection), and improper chemical storage in the meat and deli areas with toxic materials observed on work surfaces and inside a three-compartment sink (all relocated to proper storage during the inspection). The inspection disposition was "Re-Inspection Required," indicating follow-up was needed to confirm compliance with violations corrected on site and those requiring further remediation.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
El Palmar Supermarket in Hialeah: 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
— Re-Inspection Required· 17 violations· Re-Inspection Required
Comments: Request # 5083800
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.
CFPM information was provided.
Food Establishment manufactures, processes, packs, holds, prepares or sells products intended for human consumption that
contain hemp, hemp extract, CBD or other cannabinoids.
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.
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.
Risk-Based Violations
2-103.11(A)-(N)
A pattern of non-compliance is demonstrated with regard to the duties of the person in charge.
2-103.11(A)-(N) and (P) PfPf
Person in charge have a pattern of non-compliance in regard to duties of person in charge,
cleaningfrequency, temperature control, date marking, adulterated products and date marking.
o
Retail area observed lettuce with mold and spoiled inside a cold holding unit. Cosall product was
voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
x
3-302.11(A)(8)
Food not protected from cross contamination by separating fruits and vegetables before they
are washed from ready-to-eat food. 3-302.11(A)(8)
Retail area observed raw pork sausage above ready to eat pork ribs inside a cold holding unit. Cosraw
pork sausage was moved to proper storage during the inspection.
x
4-602.11(C)
Equipment food-contact surface or utensil used with time/temperature control for safety food
not cleaned throughout the day at least every 4 hours. Exception criteria for an alternative cleaning frequency not
met. 4-602.11(C) PP
Meat department processing area observed small grinder, deli slicer and band saw with old encrusted
food residue. Cos all equipment was wash, rinsed and sanitized during the inspection.
x
Print Date: 9/9/2022
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P
Citation Description: Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below.
3-501.16(A)(2) P
Observation: deli department area found several pieced of ham and bologna at internal temperatures of 42f to 43f
inside a cold holding unit when checked with a calibrated thermometer. Cos all product was moved to freezer during
the inspection.
x
2-201.11(A)
The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the
person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past
illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional
employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or
diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) PP
No employee health policy implemented at establishment.
o
3-501.18
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that requires date marking not
discarded when it exceeds the 7-day limit, except time that the product is frozen, or does not bear a date mark and
the correct date mark cannot be determined. 3-501.18 PP
Deli department area observed I piece of bologna with a date marking of 16 days exceeding shelf life.
Cos date marked was corrected during the inspection.
x
7-201.11
Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils,
linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or
partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens,
and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PP
Meat deli department area observed toxic materials on top and inside 3 compartment sink and on
table were slicer and grinder are. Cos all toxic materials were moved to proper storage.
o
7-301.11
Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent contamination of
food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic
materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food,
equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11 PP
Retail area observed toxic material on shelf above ready to drink sodas. Cos all toxic materials were
moved 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: 9/9/2022
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Good Retail Practice Violations
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 are observed several cases of water on floor.
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 / deli processing area a large cutting board pitted and scratched that no longer could
beeffectively clean and sanitized.
o
4-603.14
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not effectively washed to remove or completely
loosen soils by using the manual or mechanical means necessary; or the washing procedure selected is not based
on the type and purpose of the equipment or utensil, and on the type of soil to be removed. 4-603.14
Meat /deli area observed 3 compartment sink with soil build up. Cos 3 compartment sink was wash
,rinsed and sanitized during the inspection.
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 /deli department observed no drain board at 3 compartment sink.
o
4-601.11(B)
Food-contact surface of cooking equipment or pan is encrusted with grease deposits or other
soil accumulation. 4-601.11(B)
Meat/ deli area observed several the out side of baking pans soil and encrusted.
o
6-501.16
After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment
or supplies. 6-501.16
Back room area observed a wet mop not inverted to air dry.
o
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Retail and back room observed broken floor tiles throughout establishment.
o
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
Meat /deli and back room area observed several equipment and self not in used.
o
El Palmar Supermarket in Hialeah: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Palmar Supermarket in Hialeah last inspected?
- El Palmar Supermarket in Hialeah was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 9, 2022. Inspection type: Re-Inspection Required.
- How many inspections has El Palmar Supermarket in Hialeah had?
- El Palmar Supermarket in Hialeah has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of El Palmar Supermarket in Hialeah find?
- El Palmar Supermarket in Hialeah was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 9, 2022 (Re-Inspection Required).
- Has El Palmar Supermarket in Hialeah had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, El Palmar Supermarket in Hialeah has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at El Palmar Supermarket in Hialeah?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at El Palmar Supermarket in Hialeah are: 2-103.11(A)-(N): A pattern of non-compliance is demonstrated with regard to the duties of the person in charge. 2-103.11(A)-(N) and (P) Pf; 2-201.11(A): The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) P; 3-101.11: Food not safe, or is adulterated. 3-101.11 P.
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