When was Shell in Hialeah last inspected?

Shell in Hialeah was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 11, 2026. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.

How many inspections has Shell in Hialeah had?

Shell in Hialeah has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Shell in Hialeah find?

Shell in Hialeah was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 11, 2026 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).

Has Shell in Hialeah had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

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

Shell in Hialeah

Name: Shell in Hialeah Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: February 11, 2026

5392 Palm Ave, Hialeah, FL 33012

Miami-Dade County · Convenience Store Limited FS · FDACS
Owner: Rain Winds Shell INC

Part of: Shell Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Shell convenience store in Hialeah was inspected on February 11, 2026 in response to a food permit application request. The inspection identified 10 violations, all priority foundation level (systemic management issues). The facility lacked written employee health procedures and response protocols for vomiting and diarrheal events; the person in charge could not correctly answer questions about food-borne illness transmission and employee reporting responsibilities. A handwashing sink in the backroom near the coffee machine was missing paper towels and hand-drying supplies. An inspector-provided employee health guide and written guidance for cleanup procedures were delivered during the inspection. The disposition of this permit application inspection and whether violations were corrected on site are not specified in available records.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.

10Violations

Last inspected FDACS: February 11, 2026

Shell 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.

2026 — 1 inspection

Feb 11, 2026 — Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 10 violations· Operating Without Permit

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. A visit was conducted in response to request #5150553

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 Processing Area: Container of sugar not covered with lid next to coffee machine. COS: Sugar was covered during 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

The person in charge did not correctly answer questions related to food-borne illnesses and employee reporting responsibilities. Employee health guide and reporting agreement provided. o

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.

6-301.11 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: Paper towels or other hand-drying device not available at the hand wash sink next to coffee machine.

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.

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.

Certified food protection manager certificate not available at time of inspection.

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-307.11 Food not protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified in Subparts 3-301 - 3-306 in the Food Code. 3-307.11

Food Processing 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.

4-903.12 Single-service or single-use articles stored in a locker room, toilet room, garbage room or mechanical room; or under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips, leaking water lines or sprinkler heads, lines on which water has condensed, open stairwells or other sources of contamination. 4-903.12

Food Processing Area: Single use items stored directly under pipe lines of hand wash sink. COS: Single-use items moved to appropriate location during inspection.

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

Ware wash Area: Sink stoppers were not available for the three-compartment sink. COS: Sink stoppers provided during inspection.

99 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.

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Shell in Hialeah: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shell in Hialeah last inspected?: Shell in Hialeah was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 11, 2026. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
How many inspections has Shell in Hialeah had?: Shell in Hialeah has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Shell in Hialeah find?: Shell in Hialeah was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 11, 2026 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
Has Shell in Hialeah had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Shell in Hialeah has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Shell in Hialeah?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Shell 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; 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 Pf; 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.