Orange Owl Ventures in Miami Beach

Last inspected:

1835 Purdy Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Overview

Orange Owl Ventures, a health food store with food service in Miami Beach, received a focused inspection on February 23, 2026 documenting its water supply source, and a sanitation inspection on February 18, 2026 that identified seven violations. The facility was found operating beyond the scope of its food permit by working with open foods and was required to remit appropriate permit fees within 10 days. Five priority foundation violations were cited: the person in charge did not correctly respond to questions about preventing transmission of foodborne illness; the establishment lacked written procedures for employee cleanup of vomiting and diarrheal events; no probe thermometer was available for assessing food temperatures; and sanitizer test strips were not available in the food service area. The sanitizer test strips violation was corrected on site during the inspection. Employee health guidelines and cleanup procedure documentation were provided by the inspector.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
7Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Orange Owl Ventures in Miami Beach: 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: PEDRO LLANOS, EVNIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Focused visit - This offsite industry visit is being conducted to document water supply for its facility comes from an approved source.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements - Check Back Needed· 7 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: PEDRO LLANOS, EVNIRONMENTAL 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. This food establishment was found to be operating beyond the scope of their food permit, works with open foods. The Food Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate permit fee within 10 days. Electronic online payment by credit card or e-check is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. 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. Contact the Business Center by email at [email protected] or by calling 850-245-5520 for further assistance. Employee Health Guidelines, Reporting agreement and Guidance for the Written Procedures for Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events documents provided. Visit conducted in response to request # 5150510. Food Establishment must submit updated documentation demonstrating the water supply for its facility comes from an approved source, as required by Rule 5K-4.004(3)(a), FAC. Please submit a water/sewer bill within 30 days of this visit to: [email protected].

Risk-Based Violations

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 did not answer questions related to foodborne illnesses and symptoms. Employee health guide provided. o
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 did not answer questions related to foodborne illnesses and symptoms. Employee health guide provided. o
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
Establishment does not have written employee procedures for cleanup of a vomit and diarrhea event
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
Food Service Area: Hand wash sign not available at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink.

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
No probe thermometer available for assessing , receiving and holding of temperature control for safety foods.
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
Food Service Area: Food employee not wearing effective hair restraint while working in area with open food.
4-302.14 Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf
Food Service Area: Sanitizer test strips not available. COS: Sanitizer test strips were provided during inspection.

Orange Owl Ventures in Miami Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Orange Owl Ventures in Miami Beach last inspected?
Orange Owl Ventures in Miami Beach was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 23, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Orange Owl Ventures in Miami Beach had?
Orange Owl Ventures in Miami Beach has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Orange Owl Ventures in Miami Beach find?
Orange Owl Ventures in Miami Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 23, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Orange Owl Ventures in Miami Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Orange Owl Ventures in Miami Beach has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Orange Owl Ventures in Miami Beach?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Orange Owl Ventures in Miami Beach 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; 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.
Does Orange Owl Ventures in Miami Beach have any repeat violations?
Yes, Orange Owl Ventures in Miami Beach has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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.

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