You Gas INC in Hialeah
Last inspected:
2290 W 84th St, Hialeah, FL 33016You Gas Inc in Hialeah has been subject to multiple enforcement actions for temperature control violations and misbranding across four inspections on record between May 2022 and November 2025. Four stop-sale orders were issued in October 2025: two for misbranded products (one relabeled and released, one pending disposition), and two for adulterated time/temperature control foods — fish croquettes and empanadas found at 119–120°F (minimum required 135°F) and ham and cheese sandwiches found at 70°F (maximum allowed 41°F) — both voluntarily destroyed by management and witnessed by inspector. The October 20, 2025 re-inspection documented 23 violations including raw bacon stored directly above milk in a reach-in cooler, sandwich tongs in use for more than 4 hours without sanitization (corrected on site), deodorant and shampoo stored directly above ready-to-eat foods (corrected on site), and employee medicine stored beneath single-service items (corrected on site). A May 2022 inspection documented 13 violations, including ham sandwiches on a counter at 68–71°F and chlorine test strips missing at the backroom sanitizer station (corrected on site). The facility was found operating beyond the scope of its food permit in October 2025 and operating without a valid permit as of November 2025 — an application was pending with a payment deadline.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
You Gas INC in Hialeah: FDACS Inspection History (4)
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.
— 3 inspections
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 4 violations· 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.
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.
Risk-Based Violations
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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.Repeat
Certified food protection manager certificate is expired.
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 wearing bracelets while engaged in open food handling.
2-402.11
Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net,
beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair
from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and
single-use articles. 2-402.11
Food Service Area: Food employee was not wearing hair restraints while engaged in open
food handling.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to
preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Backroom Area: Heavy accumulation of soil and dust on drink slides displaying beverages
inside walk in cooler.
— Focused Inspection· 1 stop-sale order· Focused Inspection
Comments: A visit was conducted in response to request #5142363
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP SALE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Food Identification: Food properly labeled; original container.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was relabeled, checked, and released.
— Re-Inspection Required· 23 violations· 3 stop-sale orders· 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.
Stop Sale Order issued. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850)
245-5520 when corrections have been made to request food safety inspector visit for written release of product. Failure to comply
with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action.
This food establishment was found to be operating beyond the scope of their food permit. The Food Establishment shall remit
payment of the appropriate permit 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. Contact the
Business Center by email at [email protected] or by calling 850-245-5520 for further assistance.
Risk-Based Violations
2-102.11(A)
Demonstration of knowledge not in compliance. At least one Priority violation
observed during the inspection, the establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who
has passed a test through a recognized accredited program, and the person in charge is unable to respond
correctly to food safety questions relevant to the operation. 2-102.11(A), (B), (C)(1) and (4)-(16) PfPf
Demonstration of knowledge not in compliance as evidenced by unavailable certified food
protection manager certificate, priority violations observed, and person in charge not answering relevant
food safety questions correctly.
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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
Kitchen Area: Raw bacon stored directly above milk inside reach-in cooler next to hand wash
sink. COS: Raw bacon was moved to appropriate location during inspection.
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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 Service Area: Container of sugar, stored not covered/wrapped. COS: Container of
sugar was covered with lid during inspection.
4-601.11(A)
Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A)
PfPf
Food Service Area: Old food debris encrusted on knives stored in knife holder above
preparation table. COS: Knives were washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
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
Food Service Area: Tongs used for sandwiches and hot box items (croquettes, empanadas)
were found in use after more than 4 hours without being washed, rinsed and sanitized. COS: Tongs were
washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the ware wash sink.
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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: Fish croquettes and Empanadas (chicken, beef and ham and cheese)
reheating since 4:30am were found with an internal temperature of 119 - 120 degrees F when checked with
an accurate probe thermometer at 11:45 am. COS: The item was voluntarily discarded by management
during the visit. Stop sale order and release issued. See order.
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3-501.16(A)(2)
Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below.
3-501.16(A)(2) PP
Food Service Area: Ham and cheese sandwiches displayed on counter top next to register
were found with an internal temperature of 70 degrees F. COS: Food items were voluntarily discarded
during inspection. Stop sale order and release issued. See order.
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: Deli meats inside walk in cooler and prep table missing date marking.
COS: All deli meats were properly date marked during inspection.
Print Date: 10/20/2025
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Citation Description: 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
Observation: Written procedures for proper cleanup of vomit and diarrheal events not available during
inspection.
7-301.11
Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent
contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating
the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an
area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11
PP
Retail Area: Deodorant and Shampoo bottles stored on shelf directly above instant lunch
soups. COS: Chemicals were moved to appropriate location during the visit.
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2-301.14
Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before
engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or
unwrapped single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet
room; after caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a
handkerchief or tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during
food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before donning
gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; or after engaging in other activities that contaminate
the hands. 2-301.14 PP
Kitchen area: Employees don gloves before washing their hands to engage in food
processing. Cos- Discussed with employees and management when to wash their hands; employees
washed their hands and donned new gloves.
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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 Service Area: Hand wash sink blocked with pans. COS: Pans were removed from hand
sink during 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
Backroom: Hand wash sign not available at hand wash sink inside employee restroom. COS:
Sign was provided during inspection and posted.
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 is expired.
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
Food Service Area: Observed squeeze bottles containing different condiment's, not labeled
with a common name.
3-602.11(B)(1)-(4)
Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an
adequate descriptive identity statement; if made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and
sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight; an accurate declaration of the net quantity
of contents; the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; or nutritional
labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) and (6)
Retail Area: Sandwiches (Cuban, media noche and tuna) and juice packaged on-site was
missing multiple labeling requirements: ingredients with sub-ingredients, net weight, and manufacturer
information (name, city, state, zip code). COS: All juices and sandwiches were removed from consumer
reach during the inspection. Stop-sale order was issued . See order.
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2-402.11
Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard
restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from
contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and
single-use articles. 2-402.11
Food Service Area: Food employee was not wearing hair restraints while engaged in open
food handling.
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 wearing bracelets while engaged in open food handling.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to
preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Backroom Area: Heavy accumulation of soil and dust on drink slides displaying beverages
inside walk-in cooler.
5-501.17
Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary
napkins. 5-501.17
Backroom: No covered trash can available in the employee restroom.
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 floors and heavy dust buildup on fan guards in side walk in
cooler.
6-501.11
Premises not free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or
maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. 6-501.114
Backroom Area: Observed unnecessary equipment including rice maker, pans, plastic
containers in side walk in cooler.
6-305.11
Dressing rooms or dressing areas not designated when employees routinely change
their clothes in the establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not provided for the orderly storage
of employee’s clothing and other possessions. 6-305.11
Kitchen Area: Employee personal phone and water bottle stored on prep table. COS: Items
were moved to appropriate location during inspection.
94
Food establishment manufactures, processes, packs, holds, prepares or sells food
products intended for human consumption beyond the scope of the existing permitted food establishment
type pursuant to 5K-4.020, F.A.C. Food Establishment shall remit payment of appropriate fee within 10
days.
This food establishment was found to be operating beyond the scope of their food permit.
Selling Kratom products without authorization. Kratom was added during inspection. See comments
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A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP SALE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Food Identification: Food properly labeled; original container.
Comments:
Print Date: 10/20/2025
Page 1 of 3
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold 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.
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.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 13 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: Copy of 2022 food permit provided
Risk-Based Violations
3-501.16(A)(2)
Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below.
3-501.16(A)(2) PP
Food service observed tray with 9 ham sandwiches on counter with probed temperatures between 68
f and 71 f sandwiches on counter for less than 1 hour as per person in charge cos placed under refrigeration at time
of inspection
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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) PP
Food service observed employee medicine on shelf under service counter with single service items
cos properly stored at time of inspection
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Print Date: 5/24/2022
Page 1 of 3
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 observed hand sink at steam table blocked by items in basin cos items removed at time
of inspection
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Good Retail Practice Violations
4-204.11
Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature or a
simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest part of a hot
food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food not equipped with
at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the
temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D)
Food service observed ambient air thermometer missing in countertop empanadas hot holding
cabinet
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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
Food service observed coffee service window open throughout inspection without protection or
screening
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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 observed employee with watch on wrist at time of service and processing
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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 observed unfinished wood shelving used for packaged foods in walk in cooler food service
observed unfinished wood block used to empty coffee grounds from espresso machine press cos voluntarily
discarded at time of inspection
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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
Food service observed cutting board at sandwich prep station scored and pitted
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4-501.11
Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not kept intact,
tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part of can opener not kept
sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a container is opened. 4-501.11
Food service observed plastic lid covering sandwich tray with crack
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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
Backroom observed chlorine sanitizer test strips on available at start of inspection cos provided at
time of inspection
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5-203.14
Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into
the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air gap or installation of an
approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf
Backroom observed backflow missing from threaded faucets at mop sink
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6-501.11
Dressing rooms not used by employees who regularly change their clothes in the
establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not used for the orderly storage of employee clothing or other
possessions. 6-501.110
Food service observed purse and employee jacket stored on shelf with single service items and
packaged foods cos properly stored at time of inspection
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99
The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.
2022 food permit not displayed or available at time of inspection
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You Gas INC in Hialeah: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (4)
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 | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Food Identification: Food properly labeled; original container. | |
| STOP SALE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Food Identification: Food properly labeled; original container. Comments: Print Date:… | |
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures. | |
| 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. |
You Gas INC in Hialeah: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was You Gas INC in Hialeah last inspected?
- You Gas INC in Hialeah was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on November 3, 2025. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
- How many inspections has You Gas INC in Hialeah had?
- You Gas INC in Hialeah has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of You Gas INC in Hialeah find?
- You Gas INC in Hialeah was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 3, 2025 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
- Has You Gas INC in Hialeah had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, You Gas INC in Hialeah has 4 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 You Gas INC in Hialeah?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at You Gas INC in Hialeah are: 3-501.16(A)(2): Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) P; 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; 4-602.13: Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13.
- Does You Gas INC in Hialeah have any repeat violations?
- Yes, You Gas INC in Hialeah has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 3-501.16(A)(2): Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) P; 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; 4-602.13: Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13.
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