Hialeah Tomatoes Market & Distributors in Hialeah
774 W 84th St, Hialeah, FL 33014
Hialeah Tomatoes Market & Distributors in Hialeah, FL has 3 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 34 violations and 1 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action.
Last inspected FDACS: December 22, 2025
Hialeah Tomatoes Market & Distributors in Hialeah: FDACS Inspection History (3)
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 - Met Sanitation Inspection· 7 violations· 1 stop-sale order· Operating Without Permit
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.
A visit was conducted in response to request # 5146039
Employee Health Guidelines, Reporting agreement, Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal
Events, Food allergy awareness, and Cold and Hot holding guidelines were provided via Email.
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
Risk-Based Violations
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
The person in charge did not correctly answer questions related to food-borne illnesses,
symptoms, and employee reporting responsibilities. Employee health guide and reporting agreement
provided via Email.
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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: A package of soft American cheese, opened two days ago and stored in
the reach-in cooler next to the steam table, was not date-marked. COS: The item was properly
date-marked during the inspection.
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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
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
Meat Processing Area: Hand wash sign not available at hand wash sink located next to the
three-compartment sink. COS: Sign 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
Food Processing Area: The handwash sink adjacent to the three-compartment sink was
blocked by a prep table, making it inaccessible. COS: The table was moved to allow full access to the sink
during the inspection.
3-201.11(C)
Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR
101, 9 CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381. 3-201.11(C) PfPf
Retail Area: Multiple packages of raw meat were displayed for individual sale in a self-service
open-air cooler without proper labeling. COS: All unlabeled items were correctly labeled during the
inspection.
Good Retail Practice Violations
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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.Repeat
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. See comments.
A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper hot holding temperatures.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
— 2 inspections
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements
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 check-back inspection conducted to verify compliance of food safety citations observed during previous inspection.
Risk-Based Violations
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
Cafe areas observed no paper towel at hand sink . Cos paper towels were provided during
the inspection.
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.
6-301.14Repeat
Food service, cafe and meat processing areas observed no hand wash sign at hand sinks.
Cos hand wash sign was provided during the inspection.
Good Retail Practice Violations
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 food service area observed 3 compartment sink missing one drain board.
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)
Kitchen observed multiple food pots heavily charred burn through the exterior located on
drain board.
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, cafe and meat processing, walk in cooler and freezers area observed soil ceiling tiles.
— Re-Inspection Required· 22 violations· Re-Inspection Required
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.
Employee Health Guidelines, Reporting agreement, and Guidance for the Written Procedures for Clean-Up of Vomiting and
Diarrheal Events documents provided
Re-inspection visit required issued for food establishment. A re-inspection will be conducted on or about 14 days.
Risk-Based Violations
3-304.15(A)
Single-use gloves not used for only one task, used for another purpose, or not
discarded when damaged or soiled or when interruptions occur in the operation. 3-304.15(A) PP
Back food processing area observed employees using the same gloves to perform different
task. Cos person in charge talk to employees about watching hands and donning gloves properly.
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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 multiple cartons of raw shell eggs stored above bottles of water located
inside beverage cooler. Cos cartons of raw shell eggs moved to proper storage during inspection.
Y
x
4-702.11
Utensil or food-contact surface of equipment not sanitized before use after cleaning.
4-702.11 PP
Back room food processing area observed employee wash and rinsed a large metal spoon
and skip sanitizing step. Cos person in charge talk to employee about making sure all steps of washing,
rinsing and sanitizing are done correctly.
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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 processing area observed small grinder and meat tenderizer in use with old dry residue
. Cos small grinder and tenderizer was wash, rinsed and sanitized during the inspection
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4-601.11(A)
Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A)
PfPf
Meat processing area observed a deli slicer with old dry 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
Food service area found a pot of white rice on top of stove at internal temperature of 132f to
133f when proved with a calibrated thermometer. Cos rice was re heated to 165f for 15 seconds during the
inspection.
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 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.
Y
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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 procedures for employees to follow when responding to
an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment.
7-207.11(B)
Medicine necessary for the health of an employee not located to prevent the
contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles. 7-207.11(B) PPRepeat
Cafe area observed bottles of employee medicine stored on counter next to orange juicer
machine. Cos bottle of medicine moved to proper storage during inspection
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Citation Description: 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 P
Observation: Food processing area observed toxic ( detergent soap ) material on top of counter where
clean pots and pans are stored . Cos toxic material was moved to proper storage during the inspection.
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Repeat
COS
Y
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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
Food processing area observed employees hand sink blocked with several plastic containers
insides basin. Cos all containers were moved to proper storage during the inspection.
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
Food service, cafe and meat processing areas observed no hand wash sign at hand sinks.
Cos hand wash sign was provided during the inspection.
Good Retail Practice Violations
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
Cafe observed multiple glass jars of salt , sugar and pepper not labeled with common name
of foods located on counter
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
Back room area observed a gap under exit door.
2-303.11
Food employee wearing jewelry, other than a plain ring such as a wedding band, on
their arm or hand while preparing food. 2-303.11
Food service and processing areas observed employees wearing jewelry on hands and arms
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)
Back room food processing area observed a wet cloth not stored insanitation solution in
between uses.
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
Back room Food service and meat processing area observed a cutting board scoring or
scratching that no longer effectvely clean and sanitized.
4-101.19
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment exposed to splash, spillage, or other food
soiling or that requires frequent cleaning not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and
smooth material. 4-101.19
Kitchen observed absorbent wood shelving above 3 bay sink were food utensils are stored
not easily clean able. Observed bottom shelve of center prep table with rust build up.
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 food service area observed 3 compartment sink missing one drain board. Cos
test kit was provided during the inspection.
4-302.14
Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of
sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf
Kitchen observed no sanitizer test kit available at the time of inspection. Cos sanitizer test kit
was obtained during inspection.
6-501.18
Plumbing fixtures including but not limited to handwashing sinks, toilets and urinals
not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. 6-501.18
Back room food service area observed employees hand sink with soil build up on handles
and basin. Cos hand sink was wash , rinsed and sanitized during the inspection.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Retail area observed several bracken and missing floor tiles.
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, cafe and meat processing, walk in cooler and freezers area observed soil ceiling tile
soil, debris and old dry mice droppings next to A/C unit. Area was clean during the inspection.
Hialeah Tomatoes Market & Distributors in Hialeah: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (1)
Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.
| Date | Order Type | Product | Brand/Lot | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper hot holding temperatures. |
Hialeah Tomatoes Market & Distributors in Hialeah: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hialeah Tomatoes Market & Distributors in Hialeah last inspected?
- Hialeah Tomatoes Market & Distributors in Hialeah was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 22, 2025. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
- How many inspections has Hialeah Tomatoes Market & Distributors in Hialeah had?
- Hialeah Tomatoes Market & Distributors in Hialeah has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Hialeah Tomatoes Market & Distributors in Hialeah find?
- Hialeah Tomatoes Market & Distributors in Hialeah was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 22, 2025 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
- Has Hialeah Tomatoes Market & Distributors in Hialeah had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, Hialeah Tomatoes Market & Distributors in Hialeah has 1 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.
- What are the most common violations at Hialeah Tomatoes Market & Distributors in Hialeah?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Hialeah Tomatoes Market & Distributors 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; 2-102.11(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; 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 Pf.
- Does Hialeah Tomatoes Market & Distributors in Hialeah have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Hialeah Tomatoes Market & Distributors in Hialeah has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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; 2-102.11(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; 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 Pf.
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