Walgreens # in Homestead

Last inspected:

861 Ne 8th St, Homestead, FL 33030

Part of: Walgreens Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Walgreens #4654 in Homestead had two FDACS inspections on record between March 2023 and November 2023. A March 2023 focused inspection identified three violations, including a priority finding that raw shell eggs were stored directly above beverages in the walk-in cooler, creating cross-contamination risk. Hand sanitizers and hand wipes were also found stored above ready-to-eat food items (pistachios and chocolates) near the cash registers. Both products were relocated to proper storage during the inspection. A priority foundation violation noted that the person in charge could not correctly answer questions about foodborne illness symptoms and prevention; employee health guidance was provided by the inspector. An emergency assessment conducted in November 2023 in response to South Florida flooding identified no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
3Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Walgreens # in Homestead: FDACS Inspection History (2)

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.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: FRANCIS ODIO, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted Emergency Assessment in Response to South Florida Flooding

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: CATALINA ORDONEZ, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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

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
Back room- Raw shell eggs stored over beverages inside the walk in cooler. COS, raw shell eggs were placed in proper location during inspection. x
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge was unable to correctly respond to questions related to food borne illnesses and symptoms. Copy of employee health guidance and employee reporting agreement provided. o
7-301.11 Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11 PP
Retail- Hand sanitizers and hand wipes stored over pistachios and chocolates across from cash registers. COS, hand sanitizers and hand wipes were moved to proper location. x

Walgreens # in Homestead: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Walgreens # in Homestead last inspected?
Walgreens # 4654 in Homestead was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on November 17, 2023. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Walgreens # in Homestead had?
Walgreens # 4654 in Homestead has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Walgreens # in Homestead find?
Walgreens # 4654 in Homestead was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 17, 2023 (Focused Inspection).
Has Walgreens # in Homestead had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Walgreens # 4654 in Homestead has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Walgreens # in Homestead?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Walgreens # 4654 in Homestead are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) 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; 7-301.11: Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11 P.

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