When was El Tesoro Supermarket in Hialeah last inspected?

El Tesoro Supermarket in Hialeah was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 20, 2026. Inspection type: Failure to Renew Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements Check Back Needed.

How many inspections has El Tesoro Supermarket in Hialeah had?

El Tesoro 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 Tesoro Supermarket in Hialeah find?

El Tesoro Supermarket in Hialeah was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 20, 2026 (Failure to Renew Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements Check Back Needed).

Has El Tesoro Supermarket in Hialeah had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, El Tesoro Supermarket in Hialeah has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

El Tesoro Supermarket in Hialeah

Name: El Tesoro Supermarket in Hialeah Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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Last inspected: February 20, 2026

701 Palm Ave, Hialeah, FL 33010

Miami-Dade County · Grocery Store < 15,000 sq ft · FDACS
Owner: J C F C Corporation
FDACS Estab #: 293595

Overview

El Tesoro Supermarket in Hialeah has been inspected twice since January 2022. A February 2026 inspection for permit renewal identified 18 violations, 2 of which were corrected on site, including removal of a wooden board stored in a trash can used for espresso service and relocation of chemicals from a prep table. A December 2024 re-inspection required by an earlier visit documented 29 violations, with several corrected during inspection: raw bacon and eggs were separated from ready-to-eat foods, chicken leg quarters reheating below safe temperature (131–133°F) were brought to 165°F, hot dogs stored at 45–50°F were moved to freezing, and roach poison spray touching food was relocated. A critical structural issue—a restroom opening directly into the processing area—was identified with a 90-day compliance deadline for vestibule installation and a scheduled check-back inspection. The facility received a written employee health reporting agreement and guidance documents for illness and contamination protocols. Most recent inspection was February 20, 2026, with required permit renewal follow-up pending.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.

47Violations

Last inspected FDACS: February 20, 2026

El Tesoro 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.

2026 — 1 inspection

Feb 20, 2026 — Failure to Renew Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements Check Back Needed· 18 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: CARIDAD DELGADO, 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.

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)

Food Service Area: Container of Sugar not covered. COS: Sugar was covered during inspection.

3-304.11 Food in contact with surfaces of equipment or utensils that have not been cleaned and sanitized, linens that have not been laundered, or articles that are not single-service or single-use. 3-304.11 PP

Food Service Area: Piece of wood inside a trash can, used to knock the espresso out of handle filter. COS: Piece of wood was removed during inspection. Y x

4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf

Food Service Area: Deli slicer found with old food debris. COS: Deli slicer was washed, rinsed and sanitized during the inspection.

2-103.11(O) Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf

Person in charge did not verify about employee reporting responsibility related to foodborne illnesses and symptoms. Food employee reporting agreement provided via email.

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

Food employee does not respond correctly to questions relating to food borne illnesses or symptoms associated with diseases transmissible through food. Y o

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

Food Service Area: Deli ham inside reach in cooler found without date marking opened on 2/18. COS: Ham was date marked during the inspection. Y x

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

Written procedures for proper cleanup of vomit and diarrheal events not available during inspection.

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

Food Processing Area: Bottle of WD-40 and hand sanitizer, stored directly on top of prep table. COS: Chemicals were moved to appropriate locations during the inspection. Y x

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

Backroom Area: Paper towels or other hand-drying device not available at the hand wash sink next to mop sink.. COS: Paper towel was provided during the visit. Backroom Area: Soap and paper towels (or other hand drying device) not available at hand wash sink inside restroom. COS: Soap and paper towels were provided.

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.Repeat

Certified food protection manager certificate is expired.

Good Retail Practice Violations

100 The Food Establishment failed to timely submit its permit renewal application and/or fee as required by rule 5K-4.020(4)-(5), Florida Administrative Code and section 500.12, Florida Statutes.

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

Entrance Area: Observed establishment Front door entrance open.

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: Walk in freezer observed several cases of food directly on floor.

3-304.14(B) 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)

Food Processing Area: Several wet cloth on top of counters not stored in sanitizer solution in between uses.

4-903.11(A) Cleaned equipment or utensils, or laundered linens not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. Clean equipment or utensils not stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying, or not covered or inverted. 4-903.11(A) and (B)

Back Room Processing Area: No divider between mop sink, hand sink and 3 compartment sink.

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

Food Service Area: Observed cutting board soil surfaces that are subject to scratching or scoring not resurfaced or discarded when they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized.

51 Door to toilet room opens directly into an area where food is exposed to airborne contamination. 5K-4.004(3)(d)

Restroom opens to processing area.(See Comments ) Y 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

Food Processing Area: Observed soil, debris on floors and walls throughout area.

2024 — 1 inspection

Dec 17, 2024 — Re-Inspection Required· 29 violations· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: SIMEON CARRERO, 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. Restroom opening into processing area , Consultation with food establishment management indicated that the proposed completion date for the installation of the vestibule, will be in 3 months Inspector will perform a check-back in 90 days to oversee progress of installation. If compliance is not achieved in the 90 days a corrective action (such as a stop use) will be issued. Re-inspection visit required issued for food establishment. A re-inspection will be conducted on or about 14 days. Employee Health Guidelines, Reporting agreement, CFPM document and Guidance for the Written Procedures for Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events documents provided

Risk-Based Violations

Food service area observed knock wooden board used to discard espresso grinds stored inside receptacle used for general trash.cos customer know using a small metal tray for espresso grinds only. Y x

3-302.11(A)(1) Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP

Retail area observed raw bacon above ready to drink juice, back service area observed raw shell eggs above ready to eat cooked sausage inside cold holding units.cos all raw items were moved to proper storage during the inspection. Y x

4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf

Food service area observed a deli slicer with soil not in used. Cos deli slicer was wash, rinsed and sanitized during the inspection.

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

Back room food service area found several chicken leg quarters a internal temperature of 131f to 133f when checked with a calibrated thermometer inside a hot holding case. Cos chicken was reheated to 165 for 15 sec during the inspection. x

Food employee does not respond correctly to questions relating to foodborne illnesses or symptoms associated with diseases transmissible through food. o

3-501.16(A)(2) Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) PP

Retail area Found several packs of hot dogs at temperature of 45f to 50f when checked with a calibrated thermometer inside a cold holding case. Cos hot dogs were put in freeze during the inspection. x

Food service area observed a deli ham inside a cold holding unit open for 4 days as per person in charge with no date marking. Cos ham was date during the inspection.

Establishment does not have written procedures for vomiting or diarrhea events.

Food service area observed toxic material touching food ( roach poison spray ) on shelf under a prep table. Cos toxic material was moved to proper storage during the inspection. x

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

Processing area observed employee not washing hands and proceed to work with open foods. Cos employee was hands during the inspection. x

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

Back room area observed no hand wash sign at employees unisex rest room.cos hand wash sing was provided during the inspection

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

Back room area next to mop sink observed employees hand sink cover with a metal cover on top. Cos metal cover was removed during the inspection.

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.

No certified food manager certificate at food establishment.

Good Retail Practice Violations

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 probed thermometer available at food establishment. Cos probed thermometer was provided during the inspection

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)

Front service counter observed several packs of bread rolls in house pack Not Label with source ingredients or address.cos product was moved away from customer reach during the inspection. Y x

3-302.12 Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12

Food service area observed a working container of sugar with no common name of product. Cos sugar container was corrected during the inspection.

Observed establishment Front door entrance open and back door a large gap under door.

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 , back room walk in cooler and freezer observed several cases of food directly on floors.

Back food service area observed several wet cloth on top of counters not stored in sanitizer solution in between uses.

Back room processing area observed no divider between mop sink hand sink and 3 compartment sink.

4-101.11(B)-(E) Materials used in the construction of utensils or food-contact surfaces of equipment, under normal use conditions, are not durable; corrosion-resistant; nonabsorbent; sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing; finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface; and resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion or decomposition. Equipment or utensil not designed or constructed to be durable and to retain its characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. 4-101.11(B)-(E) and 4-201.11

Back room area observed soil and rusty shelf were food is stored under a processing table, back room walk In freezer observed raw wooden shelf were food Is stored.

4-502.11(A) Utensil not maintained in good repair or condition; or ambient air temperature, water pressure, or water temperature measuring device not maintained in good repair or not accurate within the intended range of use. 4-502.11(A) and (C)

Retail area observed a ambient air temperature measuring device in disrepair.

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

Food service area observed cutting board soil surfaces that are subject to scratching or scoring not resurfaced or discarded when they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized.

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

Back room area observed 3 compartment sink missing both drain boards.

5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)

Back room area observed 3 compartment sink leaking.

5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17

Back room area observed employees unisex rest room missing a cover trash can.

6-501.12 Door to toilet room opens directly into an area where food is exposed to airborne contamination. 5K-4.004(3)(d)

Restroom opens to processing area. (See Comments ) Y o Print Date: 12/17/2024 Page 4 of 5 53 Citation Description: 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 Observation: Food service area and back room area observed soil, debris on floors and wall and several old dry mouse droppings under hand wash sink.cos old mouse droppings were clean during the inspection.

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 several wet mops no stored to air dry.

6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11

Back room 3 compartment sink and walk in cooler observed several missing and broken floor tiles.

El Tesoro Supermarket in Hialeah: Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Tesoro Supermarket in Hialeah last inspected?: El Tesoro Supermarket in Hialeah was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 20, 2026. Inspection type: Failure to Renew Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements Check Back Needed.
How many inspections has El Tesoro Supermarket in Hialeah had?: El Tesoro 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 Tesoro Supermarket in Hialeah find?: El Tesoro Supermarket in Hialeah was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 20, 2026 (Failure to Renew Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements Check Back Needed).
Has El Tesoro Supermarket in Hialeah had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, El Tesoro Supermarket in Hialeah has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at El Tesoro Supermarket in Hialeah?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at El Tesoro Supermarket in Hialeah 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; 3-304.11: Food in contact with surfaces of equipment or utensils that have not been cleaned and sanitized, linens that have not been laundered, or articles that are not single-service or single-use. 3-304.11 P; 4-601.11(A): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) Pf.
Does El Tesoro Supermarket in Hialeah have any repeat violations?: Yes, El Tesoro Supermarket in Hialeah has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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; 3-304.11: Food in contact with surfaces of equipment or utensils that have not been cleaned and sanitized, linens that have not been laundered, or articles that are not single-service or single-use. 3-304.11 P; 4-601.11(A): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) Pf.