How many inspections has Racetrac in Homestead had?

Racetrac #2520 in Homestead has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

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

Racetrac #2520 in Homestead was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 9, 2026 (Focused Inspection).

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

No, Racetrac #2520 in Homestead has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Racetrac in Homestead

Name: Racetrac #2520 in Homestead Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: March 9, 2026

3310 Ne 8th St, Homestead, FL 33033

Miami-Dade County · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice · FDACS
Owner: Racetrac INC. (rtc)
FDACS Estab #: 386686

Part of: RaceTrac Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Racetrac #2520 in Homestead received 4 FDACS inspections between November 2024 and March 2026, with all violations appearing in a single November 2024 sanitation inspection. That inspection documented 10 violations, including priority violations for improper single-use glove use (a food employee wearing gloves entered and exited the food preparation area, handled unclean equipment and utensils, then handled clean utensils for customer service without changing gloves), toxic materials stored over food items (surface cleaner positioned on a shelf above single-service napkins adjacent to fountain syrup), and inadequate hand washing (a food employee did not wash hands between handling unclean utensils and returning to food preparation). A priority foundation violation cited the absence of a certified food protection manager. All identified violations were corrected on site during the inspection: the employee discarded contaminated gloves and performed proper hand washing; toxic cleaning supplies were relocated to the bottom of the shelf; and a probe thermometer was obtained. Three subsequent focused inspections in January, February, and March 2026 returned zero violations, with the March inspection noting that a trainee was present and all findings were verified by the primary inspector.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

4FDACS Insp.

10Violations

Last inspected FDACS: March 9, 2026

Racetrac in Homestead: 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.

2026 — 2 inspections

Mar 9, 2026 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: JULIO AZPURUA, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: DANIEL LEE

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Feb 3, 2026 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: GUISELLA URIBE, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2025 — 1 inspection

Jan 7, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: PABLO VAQUER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II N

Person in charge: DEBRAH VAUGHN

Comments: Accopy of this report has been provided Establishment #: Visit #: 9999-7182-2798-92 Bureau of Food Inspection Attention: Business Center 3125 Conner Boulevard, C-26 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1650 386686 January 07, 2025 PABLO VAQUER to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at Crue M Ve: DEBRAH VAUGHN, GENERAL 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

Nov 4, 2024 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 10 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: GUISELLA URIBE, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

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.

Risk-Based Violations

3-304.15(A) Single-use gloves not used for only one task, used for another purpose, or not discarded when damaged or soiled or when interruptions occur in the operation. 3-304.15(A) PP

Processing, Food Service- Food employee wearing single-use gloves entering and exiting the food preparation area, handle unclean equipment/utensils then handle clean utensils to serve food to customers without changing gloves. COS, proper glove usage was discussed with management and food employee discarded her gloves, washed her hands, and donned new gloves. x

7-201.11 Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PP

Backroom- Surface cleaner found stored over single-service napkins on shelf located next to the bag-in-box fountain syrup. COS, toxic items was moved to the bottom of the shelf during inspection. x Print Date: 11/4/2024 Page 1 of 3 95 o Citation Description: 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. Observation: No certified food manager available in the food establishment. Food Protection Manager Certification document provided via e-mail.

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

Processing- Employee personal drink was found on preparation table in the processing area located behind the coffee dispensers.

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

Processing, Food Service- Food employee did not wash hands between entering and exiting food preparation area, handling and washing unclean utensils at the ware wash sink and returning to handle food items. COS, after proper hand washing procedures were discussed with food employees, employees washed their hands during inspection. x

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

Food Service- No probe thermometer available in the food establishment to control temperatures. COS, probe thermometer was obtained during the inspection.

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- Multiple cases of drinks were found displayed directly on the floor by the ice cream toppings stand.

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)

Food Service- Wet wiping cloths placed on preparation table near the ovens were not held in sanitizer between uses.

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

Processing, Food Service, Retail, Backroom- Dust, debris and old food residue found on the floor beneath shelving units, preparation tables and equipment throughout all areas of the food establishment.

6-501.16 After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. 6-501.16

Processing- Wet mop stored directly on floor, not in a position that allows air-drying to be achieved.

94 Food establishment manufactures, processes, packs, holds, prepares or sells food products intended for human consumption beyond the scope of the existing permitted food extablishment 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, 123-convenience store with limited food service. Permit type has been changed to 124-convenience store with significant food service, as the establishment assembles pizzas on premises. The Food Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate permit fee within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520 for further assistance. o

Racetrac in Homestead: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Racetrac in Homestead last inspected?: Racetrac #2520 in Homestead was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 9, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Racetrac in Homestead had?: Racetrac #2520 in Homestead has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Racetrac in Homestead find?: Racetrac #2520 in Homestead was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 9, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Racetrac in Homestead had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Racetrac #2520 in Homestead has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Racetrac in Homestead?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Racetrac #2520 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; 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 P; 3-304.15(A): Single-use gloves not used for only one task, used for another purpose, or not discarded when damaged or soiled or when interruptions occur in the operation. 3-304.15(A) P.