When was Shell in Hialeah last inspected?

Shell in Hialeah was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on May 22, 2025. 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 May 22, 2025 (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: May 22, 2025

4002 W 12th Ave, Hialeah, FL 33012

Miami-Dade County · Convenience Store Limited FS · FDACS
Owner: Ludlam Saamy INC

Part of: Shell Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Shell in Hialeah is a convenience store limited food service establishment that has undergone one pre-opening compliance inspection on May 22, 2025, to obtain its food permit. The inspection identified 13 violations across food safety management and facility standards. Key findings included the person in charge being unable to correctly answer questions about preventing foodborne illness transmission and lacking written procedures for employee response to vomiting and diarrhea events — both priority foundation violations indicating systemic management gaps. A handwashing sink in the food service area was partially blocked by counter space, and an employee was observed dumping coffee in the sink. The inspection was conducted as a consultation visit, and the facility was directed to submit payment and corrected documentation to complete the permit application process.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.

13Violations

Last inspected FDACS: May 22, 2025

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.

2025 — 1 inspection

May 22, 2025 — Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 13 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: SCOTT HOUSE, 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. Consultation visit with food establishment management. Request#5132342 The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit. Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. 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 note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business. 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 note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Contact the Business Center by email at [email protected] or by calling 850-245-5520 for further assistance. Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomit and Diarrheal event business resource provided.

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

Person in charge at time of inspection could not answer questions that relate to foodborne illness. 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

Person in charge at time of inspection could not show written employee procedures for cleanup of a vomit and diarrhea event.

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 Service Area: Only hand sink partially blocked by counter, employee observed dumping coffee in the hand sink.

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.

Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager.

Good Retail Practice Violations

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 Area; Employee with bracelet on wrist at time of processing.

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

Backroom Area: Unfinished wood shelving used for packaged beverages in walk in cooler. Food Service Area: Unfinished wood block used to clean portofilter at espresso machine. COS: Voluntarily discarded at time of inspection.

4-501.14 Warewashing equipment; sinks, basins or other receptacles used for washing or rinsing raw food or laundering wiping cloths; or drainboards or equipment used to substitute for drainboards not cleaned before use, throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils and ensure the equipment performs its intended function, and at least every 24 hours when used. 4-501.14

Backroom Area: Ware wash sink with soil build-up in basins and side boards.

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

Backroom Area: Only hand sink at ware wash sink with soil build-up in basin and faucets.

6-501.11 Maintenance tools such as brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners, and similar items not stored so they do not contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service and single-use articles; or not stored in an orderly manner that facilitates cleaning the area used for storing the maintenance tools. 6-501.113

Backroom Area: Maintenance squeegee stored touching ware wash sink.

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

Backroom Area: Soil buildup on floor under ware wash sink.

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

Backroom Area: Damaged wall at mop sink.

6-202.11 Light bulb not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in an area where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Infrared or other heat lamp not protected against breakage by a shield surrounding and extending beyond the bulb so that only the face of the bulb is exposed. 6-202.11

Retail Area: One door light of beverage cooler not shielded and appearing to not be shatter proof.

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.

This food establishment was found to be operating prior to the initial inspection without a valid food permit. o Print Date: 5/22/2025 Page 2 of 3

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 May 22, 2025. 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 May 22, 2025 (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; 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; 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.