La Hacienda Mexican Supermarket in Homestead

Last inspected:

10 Sw 9th Ave Unit 100, Homestead, FL 33030
Overview

La Hacienda Mexican Supermarket in Homestead underwent a preoperational inspection on May 20, 2025, during which 4 violations were cited. Two priority foundation (Pf) violations were identified: the establishment lacked written procedures for employees to respond to vomiting or diarrhea events, and the handwashing sink in the back room employee restroom was not equipped with paper towels or other hand-drying devices. FDACS provided guidance on written procedures for cleaning vomiting and diarrheal events. The establishment was instructed to submit corrections and payment to complete the food permit application process.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
4Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

La Hacienda Mexican Supermarket in Homestead: 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.

— 1 inspection
— Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: JULIO AZPURUA, SENIOR 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. 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. Visit establishment to follow up on Request # 5131875. Initial Inspection Conducted. The Food Permit type is 122-Convenience Store/Prepackaged/No Food Service. No temperature control for safety food items or open food handling; prepackaged food items only. If the food establishment wishes to have open food, call 850-245-5520 to request an inspector visit to change the permit type to allow open food handling prior to beginning any processing. Check with The Department for the Minimum Construction standards required. Guidance for written procedures for the clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events document is provided via e-mail.

Risk-Based Violations

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 written procedures for employees to follow when responding to a vomiting or diarrhea event. Copy of guidance for written procedures for cleaning up vomiting and diarrheal events provided.
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 - Paper towels or other hand-drying device not available at the hand wash sink inside the employee restroom.
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 area - No hand wash sign provided at hand sink inside employees unisex restroom.

Good Retail Practice Violations

5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
Backroom area - No covered trash can provide inside employees unisex restroom.

La Hacienda Mexican Supermarket in Homestead: Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Hacienda Mexican Supermarket in Homestead last inspected?
La Hacienda Mexican Supermarket in Homestead was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on May 20, 2025. Inspection type: Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has La Hacienda Mexican Supermarket in Homestead had?
La Hacienda Mexican Supermarket in Homestead has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of La Hacienda Mexican Supermarket in Homestead find?
La Hacienda Mexican Supermarket in Homestead was most recently inspected by FDACS on May 20, 2025 (Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements).
Has La Hacienda Mexican Supermarket in Homestead had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, La Hacienda Mexican Supermarket in Homestead has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at La Hacienda Mexican Supermarket in Homestead?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at La Hacienda Mexican Supermarket 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; 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; 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.

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