Wawa in Hialeah

Last inspected:

2901 W 16th Ave, Hialeah, FL 33012

Part of: Wawa Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Wawa #5359 in Hialeah has been inspected twice on record. A May 2023 focused inspection for permit application identified 6 violations, including deficiencies in employee health knowledge, written procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events, and handwashing sink accessibility in the back room. A March 2024 follow-up focused inspection with sample collection found no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
6Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Wawa in Hialeah: FDACS Inspection History (2)

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
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SIMEON CARRERO

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SIMEON CARRERO, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Guidance for Written Procedures for Vomiting and Diarrheal Events provided via email. All requests for a new food permit submitted January 1 through June 30, shall be assessed a permit fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and Rule 5K-4. All requests for a new food permit submitted July 1 through December 31, shall be assessed permit fees of fifty percent (50%) of the applicable fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and Rule 5K-4. Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. Request # 5097000 Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the memo section of the check or money order. 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 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.

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 does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease. 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
Written procedures for the cleanup of vomiting and diarrheal events not available at time ofinspection. Guidance document provided. o Print Date: 5/11/2023 Page 1 of 4
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
Back room area observed hand wash block with a garbage bag in front. Cos garbage bag was moved during inspection. x
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 Processing Area: Hand was signs not present at hand wash sinks next to prep areas.Beverage Processing Area: Hand wash sing not present at hand wash sink next to coffee prep sink. Ware wash Area: Hand wash sign not present at hand was sink next to equipment storage shelves. Retail Area: Hand wash signs not present at hand wash sinks inside men's and women's restrooms. o

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-303.11 Cleaning agent used to clean equipment and utensils or chemical sanitizer used to sanitize equipment and utensils not provided and available for use during all hours of operation. 4-303.11
Ware wash Area observed Chemical sanitizer for manual ware washing not available at time of inspection. o
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Food Processing Area observed several Missing ceiling tiles above prep areas. Retail Area: Missing ceiling tiles above reach-in beverage display coolers. o

Wawa in Hialeah: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wawa in Hialeah last inspected?
Wawa #5359 in Hialeah was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 26, 2024. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Wawa in Hialeah had?
Wawa #5359 in Hialeah has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Wawa in Hialeah find?
Wawa #5359 in Hialeah was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 26, 2024 (Focused Inspection).
Has Wawa in Hialeah had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Wawa #5359 in Hialeah has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Wawa in Hialeah?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Wawa #5359 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; 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.

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