When was Mexico Market in Homestead last inspected?

Mexico Market in Homestead was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 15, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.

How many inspections has Mexico Market in Homestead had?

Mexico Market in Homestead has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Mexico Market in Homestead find?

Mexico Market in Homestead was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 15, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).

Has Mexico Market in Homestead had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Mexico Market in Homestead has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Mexico Market in Homestead

Name: Mexico Market in Homestead Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: December 15, 2025

407 Park Pl, Homestead, FL 33030

Miami-Dade County · Grocery Store < 15,000 sq ft · FDACS
Owner: Mexico Market INC
FDACS Estab #: 258707

Overview

Mexico Market, a grocery store in Homestead, received an inspection on December 15, 2025 that identified 18 violations, including multiple priority and priority foundation findings. A food employee in the meat department was observed washing, rinsing, and air-drying a cutting board without a sanitizing step; the equipment was sanitized during the inspection. A first aid box was found stored on top of the meat grinder preparation table and was moved to a proper location during the visit. The establishment lacked written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events; guidance was provided via email. Backflow preventers were missing on a threaded faucet at the rear of the building and on a hose bibb next to the tortilla drying rack. Handwashing sinks in the meat department and packaging room were blocked and inaccessible — a ladder obstructed the meat department sink and multiple boxes blocked the portable sink in the packaging room; both were cleared during the inspection. Two prior focused inspections on November 3, 2025 and April 29, 2024 resulted in no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.

18Violations

Last inspected FDACS: December 15, 2025

Mexico Market 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.

2025 — 2 inspections

Dec 15, 2025 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 18 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. The issues described regarding Request #514104 were addressed with the person in charge during the inspection. A copy of the employee health guide, employee reporting agreement, and guidance for written procedures for vomit and diarrheal cleanup was provided.

Risk-Based Violations

4-702.11 Utensil or food-contact surface of equipment not sanitized before use after cleaning. 4-702.11 PP

Meat department - Food employee observed washing, rinsing, and air-drying cutting board without a sanitizing step. Cos, equipment was washed, rinsed, sanitized, and air-dried during inspection x

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 a policy in place for proper response to vomit or diarrheal events. Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events provided via Email.

7-208.11(B) First aid supplies for employees' use not stored in a kit or container that is located to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service and single-use articles. 7-208.11(B) PP

Meat department area - Observed employee First aid box stored on top of the meat grinder preparation table. COS - First aid box moved to proper location during visit. x

2-401.11 Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11

Food Service, Meat department - Food employee personal water and drink bottles stored on preparation tables throughout the establishment. Cos, All employee personal drinks were removed from areas.

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

Meat department - hand sink not accessible due a ladder in front. Packaging Room portable hand sink was block with multiple boxes. COS, all hand sink were cleared and accessible during the visit.

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.Repeat

No certified food protection manager/certificate available for inspector review.

Good Retail Practice Violations

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, observed flour tortillas missing ingredients information on label at self service holding unit. Cos, Ingredient information was posted in holding unit door during the inspection. Guacamole prepared and packaged on-site were missing multiple labeling requirements: ingredients with sub-ingredients, and manufacturer information (name, city, state, zip code). COS, All products were removed from consumer reach during the inspection.

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

Tortilla processing area - Employee observed wearing personal wrist watch while engaged in tortilla preparation process.

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

Meat department, food processing area - Food employees do not wear effective hair restraints while working with open food items, specifically beards guards.

3-304.14(B) Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces not held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a proper concentration as specified in the Food Code. 3-304.14(B) (1)

Processing and meat department - Wet in use wiping clothes stored on food preparation tables, not held in sanitizer solution between use.

3-304.12(C)-(F) During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil not stored on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment; in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particles to the drain when used with moist foods; in a clean, protected location when used only with food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or in a container of water maintained at 135°F or greater. 3-304.12(C)-(F)

Meat department , observed in use cutting knives stored inside unclean knife holder at center isle preparation cutting tables.

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

Meat Department - cutting board observed with excessive scoring unable to be cleaned properly. COS, cutting board was voluntary discarded by manager and replaced with a new one.

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

Outside area - backflow device missing on threaded faucet at the rear of the building. Preparation area - No backflow preventer at the hose bibb next to the tortilla drying rack.

5-403.12 Condensate drainage or other non-sewage liquids or rainwater not drained from point of discharge to disposal according to law. 5-403.12

Meat department - observed ice machine condensation pipe draining into hand wash sink basin. COS, pipe was reconnected to the original main draining system.

5-501.11 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors when located outdoors; or indoor receptacles that contain food not kept covered when not in continuous use or after they are filled. 5-501.113

Outside area - Dumpster with lids kept open during the inspection. COS, all lids were closed during visit.

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

Retail Area - Ice cream reach in freezer display observed with accumulated ice build up, near the front section.

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

Meat Department - Observed wall in disrepair behind the three compartment sink.

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

Meat department, observed personal items as car keys, personal cell phone above preparation areas. Cos, operator removed item.

Nov 3, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: PABLO VAQUER

Comments: A copy of this report has been provided kd ~ person in a of the food establishment and will be available online at WAL remit. f Re Ent | aK, (| lege SERGIO CARBALLO, MANAGER PABLO VAQUER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST Ii Name and Title of Whom This Report was Issued

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2024 — 1 inspection

Apr 29, 2024 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: PABLO VAQUER, ENVIRONMENTAY SPECIALIST II

Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at httos://foodpermit fdacs.gow/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx. (Qe UL Ye 4g LUCIA GONZALEZ, PIC PABLO VAQUER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST Il Name and Title of Whom This Report was Issued

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Mexico Market in Homestead: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mexico Market in Homestead last inspected?: Mexico Market in Homestead was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 15, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Mexico Market in Homestead had?: Mexico Market in Homestead has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Mexico Market in Homestead find?: Mexico Market in Homestead was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 15, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Mexico Market in Homestead had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Mexico Market in Homestead has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Mexico Market in Homestead?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Mexico Market in Homestead are: 2-401.11: Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11; 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; 4-702.11: Utensil or food-contact surface of equipment not sanitized before use after cleaning. 4-702.11 P.