Farm Stores 803 in Hialeah

Last inspected:

4295 E 4th Ave, Hialeah, FL 33013
Overview

Farm Stores 803, a convenience store in Hialeah, received a sanitation inspection on December 8, 2025 that documented 12 violations, including multiple priority-level food safety breaches. Raw shell eggs were stored directly above beverages and other ready-to-eat food items; the eggs were removed and properly stored during the inspection. Butter was found on a prep table with an internal temperature of 71 degrees Fahrenheit, exceeding safe cold-holding standards; the product was removed and properly stored. An employee was observed handling open foods without washing hands beforehand and later washed hands for less than 20 seconds, below the required minimum; proper handwashing technique was demonstrated after inspector discussion. Bottled orange juice prepared on-site lacked required warning labeling; labels were provided during the inspection. The facility also lacked written procedures for responding to vomitus discharge events. All cited violations were corrected on-site.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
12Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Farm Stores 803 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
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 12 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: CARIDAD DELGADO, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Risk-Based Violations

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: Raw shell eggs stored above beverages and other ready to eat food items. COS: eggs were removed and properly stored during inspection. x
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: Butter stored on prep table with internal temperature of 71 degrees when checked with an accurate probe thermometer. COS: butter was removed and properly stored during inspection. x Print Date: 12/8/2025 Page 1 of 3 24 Pf Citation Description: 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 Pf Observation: Establishment does not have a written procedures for the clean up of vomit and diarrheal events.
3-404.11 Juice packaged onsite and not treated under a HACCP plan to attain a 5-log reduction not labeled as specified in 21 CFR 101.17(g) with a warning notice as follows: "WARNING: This product has not been pasteurized and, therefore, may contain harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness in children, the elderly, and persons with weakened immune systems." 3-404.11 PfPf
Retail area: bottled orange juice missing warning labeling. COS: labels were provided during inspection.
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
Retail area: Observed employee engaging in working with open foods without washing hands prior. COS: employee washed hands after discussion. x
2-301.12 Food employee not cleaning hands, exposed portions of arms or prosthetic devices for at least 20 seconds or not using the following cleaning procedures: rinse under warm water, apply soap, rub together for 10-15 seconds, rinse under warm water, and thoroughly dry with paper towels or a hand drying device. 2-301.12 PP
Retail area: employee washed hands for less than 20 seconds. COS: employee properly washed hands after handwashing discussion. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

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
Walk in cooler: gap at lower section of back cooler door leading outside.
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 area: Cases of beverages stored directly on floor.
4-903.11(C) Single-service or single-use articles not kept in the original protective package or not stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used. 4-903.11(C)
Retail area: single use containers not stored in its original protective packaging or other means to protect from contamination until use.
4-402.12 Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable not sealed to the floor or elevated on legs that provide at least a 6-inch clearance between the floor and the equipment; or counter-mounted equipment that is not easily moveable not elevated on legs that provide at least a 4-inch clearance between the table and the equipment. 4-402.12
Back room: 3 compartment sink not sealed to wall.
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Retail area: leak in drain pipe of hand washing sink. Water leaks directly onto floor.
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
Outside grounds: drain plugs missing at dumpster.
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 area: observed mold like substance on wall next to entrance door of walk in cooler.

Farm Stores 803 in Hialeah: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Farm Stores 803 in Hialeah last inspected?
Farm Stores 803 in Hialeah was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 8, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Farm Stores 803 in Hialeah had?
Farm Stores 803 in Hialeah has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Farm Stores 803 in Hialeah find?
Farm Stores 803 in Hialeah was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 8, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Farm Stores 803 in Hialeah had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Farm Stores 803 in Hialeah has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Farm Stores 803 in Hialeah?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Farm Stores 803 in Hialeah are: 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 P; 2-301.12: Food employee not cleaning hands, exposed portions of arms or prosthetic devices for at least 20 seconds or not using the following cleaning procedures: rinse under warm water, apply soap, rub together for 10-15 seconds, rinse under warm water, and thoroughly dry with paper towels or a hand drying device. 2-301.12 P; 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) P.

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