Havana Tobacco and Discount Corp in Hialeah

Last inspected:

1202 E 4th Ave, Hialeah, FL 33010
Overview

Havana Tobacco and Discount Corp is a convenience store with no food service operations located in Hialeah. The facility was inspected on September 24, 2026, and found to be operating with an expired food permit while meeting sanitation inspection requirements.

The inspection identified four violations. Beverage cases were stored directly on the retail floor rather than at least 6 inches above it. An outdoor dumpster was not covered with a lid at the time of inspection. The establishment did not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events, a repeat violation. Additionally, a handwashing sign was not posted at the hand wash sink in the employee restroom. Guidance for written procedures regarding vomiting and diarrheal event cleanup was provided via email.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

1FDACS Insp.
4Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Havana Tobacco and Discount Corp 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
— Failure to Renew Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 4 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. This food establishment was found to be operating with an expired food permit. To renew a food permit, visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520. Guidelines, Reporting agreement, Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events provided via Email.

Risk-Based Violations

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 PfPfRepeat
The establishment does not have a policy in place for proper response to vomit or diarrheal events. Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events provided via Email.
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
Backroom: Hand wash sign not available at hand wash sink inside employee restroom.

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 Area: Multiple beverage cases were stored directly on the retail floor.
5-501.11 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors when located outdoors; or indoor receptacles that contain food not kept covered when not in continuous use or after they are filled. 5-501.113
Outdoor: Dumpster not covered with lid at time of visit.

Havana Tobacco and Discount Corp in Hialeah: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Havana Tobacco and Discount Corp in Hialeah last inspected?
Havana Tobacco and Discount Corp in Hialeah was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 24, 2026. Inspection type: Failure to Renew Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Havana Tobacco and Discount Corp in Hialeah had?
Havana Tobacco and Discount Corp in Hialeah has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Havana Tobacco and Discount Corp in Hialeah find?
Havana Tobacco and Discount Corp in Hialeah was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 24, 2026 (Failure to Renew Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Havana Tobacco and Discount Corp in Hialeah had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Havana Tobacco and Discount Corp in Hialeah has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Havana Tobacco and Discount Corp in Hialeah?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Havana Tobacco and Discount Corp in Hialeah are: 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; 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 Pf; 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.

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