Krome Food Mart in Homestead
Last inspected:
1318n Krome Ave, Homestead, FL 33030Krome Food Mart in Homestead had one inspection on record in March 2023 after the establishment was found operating without a valid food permit. An inspector documented 11 violations including raw shell eggs stored above juices in a retail cold unit, missing handwashing supplies, no food temperature measuring device, and prepackaged food items removed from original packaging without required labeling. Raw shell eggs were relocated to proper storage during the inspection and improperly labeled products were removed from retail sale. Two subsequent focused inspections in November and December 2023 found no violations; the December inspection noted the establishment no longer sells hemp products.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Krome Food Mart in Homestead: 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.
— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Request #5107385.
Establishment no longer sells hemp products,
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No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Offsite Focused Visit to conduct assessment for flooding in Homestead and Florida City.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit· 11 violations· Operating Without Permit
Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.
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.
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.
The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety
Risk-Based Violations
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- Raw shell eggs stored over juices inside retail cold unit located by establishment front
entrance. COS, raw shell eggs were moved to proper location during 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
Food establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to
an event involving the discharge of vomitus/diarrhea
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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
Back room- No paper towels provided at hand sink inside employees unisex restroom.
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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- Multiple food items were found removed from manufacturer original packaging and
missingall required labeling information: fruit cups and mini cakes. COS, all products were removed from retail
sale.
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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.
No Certified Food Protection Manager at Food Establishment that sells milk and eggs.
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Print Date: 3/15/2023
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Good Retail Practice Violations
4-302.12
Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in
ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable
small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods.
4-302.12 Pf
No probe thermometer available to assess cold food temperatures.
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3-305.11
Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored
where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11
Retail- Sodas and juices stored directly on the floor throughout the retail area.
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5-501.17
Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
5-501.17
Back room- No covered trash can provided inside employees unisex restroom.
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6-501.16
After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls,
equipment or supplies. 6-501.16
Back room- Wet mop stored inside mop bucket not held to air dry.
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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
Retail- Food employee lunch stored with wholesome food items inside retail cold unit located by
cash register.
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99
The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food
permit has been submitted. Food Establishment shall remit payment of appropriate fee within 10 days. 500.12(1)
(a)F.S., 5K-4.020(4)(b) F.A.C.
The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit
has been submitted. Food Establishment shall remit payment of appropriate fee within 10 days. Contact the
Business Center at 850-245-5520 for further assistance.
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Krome Food Mart in Homestead: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Krome Food Mart in Homestead last inspected?
- Krome Food Mart in Homestead was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 27, 2023. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Krome Food Mart in Homestead had?
- Krome Food Mart in Homestead has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Krome Food Mart in Homestead find?
- Krome Food Mart in Homestead was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 27, 2023 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Krome Food Mart in Homestead had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Krome Food Mart in Homestead has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Krome Food Mart in Homestead?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Krome Food Mart in Homestead are: 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; 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) Pf; 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) P.
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