Sedano's Supermarket # in Homestead

Last inspected:

831 Ne 8th St, Homestead, FL 33030
Overview

Sedano's Supermarket #0031 in Homestead had 4 inspections on record between November 2024 and September 2025, with 7 violations cited during the most recent inspection on September 15, 2025. The violations included two priority-level handwashing failures: food employees wore single-use gloves across multiple tasks without changing them, and employees failed to wash hands between entering and exiting food preparation areas before donning fresh gloves. Both issues were corrected on site. A priority foundation violation documented multiple flies in the kitchen processing area, and a handwashing sink in the meat department was blocked by a trash bin, also corrected during the inspection. Three prior focused inspections in November 2024, May 2025, and August 2025 resulted in no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

4FDACS Insp.
7Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Sedano's Supermarket # 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.

— 3 inspections
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 7 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARGARET ALVAREZ, 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 #5138729 were addressed with the person in charge during the inspection.

Risk-Based Violations

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 - Uncovered washed oranges found in the holding basket of the orange juice machine.
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
Kitchen, Food Service - Food employees wearing single-use gloves to handle food items, then changing tasks, entering and exiting the preparation areas without changing their gloves. COS, employees washed hands and donned new gloves. Y x
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, Food Service - Food employees did not wash hands between entering and exiting food preparation area and prior to donning gloves to handle food items. COS, employees washed hands and donned new gloves. x
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 - Hand was sink blocked by trash bin. COS, trash bin were moved to appropriate location.

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-501.11 Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf
Kitchen - Multiple flies present in the processing area.
4-301.13 Drainboards, utensil racks, or tables not large enough to accommodate all soiled and cleaned items that accumulate during hours of operation or not provided for necessary utensil holding before cleaning and after sanitizing. 4-301.13
Meat - Insufficient drain boards provided at ware wash sink to hold equipment before cleaning and after sanitizing.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Meat - Damaged and cracked floors found in the meat processing room.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: PABLO VAQUER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx, Prgl M Vez ROMMEL ALVAREZ, MANAGER PABLO VAQUER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I! Name and Title of Whom This Report was tsued-7

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Sedano's Supermarket # in Homestead: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sedano's Supermarket # in Homestead last inspected?
Sedano's Supermarket # 0031 in Homestead was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 15, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Sedano's Supermarket # in Homestead had?
Sedano's Supermarket # 0031 in Homestead has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Sedano's Supermarket # in Homestead find?
Sedano's Supermarket # 0031 in Homestead was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 15, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Sedano's Supermarket # in Homestead had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Sedano's Supermarket # 0031 in Homestead has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Sedano's Supermarket # in Homestead?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Sedano's Supermarket # 0031 in Homestead are: 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; 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; 3-302.11(A)(4): Food not protected from cross contamination by storage in packages, covered containers or wrappings. 3-302.11(A)(4).

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