Gk Nw 7th in Miami Gardens
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18316 Nw 7th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33169GK NW 7th is a retail bakery with food service in Miami Gardens. The facility had one FDACS inspection on March 23, 2026, which identified 14 violations. An inspector conducting a consultation visit found that bags of rice prepared 24 hours prior were not date-marked in a reach-in cooler, and an opened container of heavy whipping cream lacked date marking — both violations were corrected on site during the inspection. A probe thermometer for assessing temperature control for safety foods was not available at the facility. The handwashing sink in the food prep area was blocked with pots and pans, which were removed during the inspection. In the food service area, the handwashing sink was being used to rinse tongs rather than for handwashing. The facility was also required to submit documentation within 30 days proving its water supply comes from an approved source. The inspection disposition was "Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements - Check Back Needed."
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Gk Nw 7th in Miami Gardens: FDACS Inspection History (1)
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.
— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements - Check Back Needed· 14 violations· Met Requirements
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.
Visit conducted in response to request # 5153705.
Consultation visit with food establishment management.
Employee Health Guidelines, Guidance for the Written Procedures for Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events, Certified Food
Protection Manager Certification Guidance provided via email.
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
3-501.17(A)
Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and
held for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be
consumed, sold or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day of preparation
not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(A) PfPf
Food Prep Area: Bags of rice prepared 24 hours ago stored inside the reach-in cooler in front
of oven not date marked. COS: Items were properly date-marked during the visit.
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3-501.17(B)
Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and
packaged by a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24
hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at
41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day the original container is opened onsite not counted as day
1. 3-501.17(B) PfPf
A container of heavy whipping cream, opened two days ago and stored in the reach-in cooler
in front of oven, was not date-marked. COS: Heavy whipping cream was properly date-marked during the
inspection.
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Print Date: 3/23/2026
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Citation Description: 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
Observation: Written procedures for proper cleanup of vomit and diarrheal events not available during
inspection.
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
Food Prep Area: Hand wash sink blocked with pots and pans in front of it. COS: Pots and
pans were removed from in front of hand sink during inspection. Food Service Area: Hand wash sink used
to rinse tongs.
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 Prep Area: Hand wash sign not available at hand wash sink next to three compartment
sink. Food Service Area: Hand wash sign not available at hand wash sink.
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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.
Certified food protection manager certificate not available at time of inspection.
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 is available for assessing, receiving, and holding temperature control
for safety (TCS) foods.
3-302.12
Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and
unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is
not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12
Food Prep Area: Observed several containers, above and under prep table in front of stove,
with sugar and spices not labeled with a common name. COS: Proper labeling was provided during the
visit.
6-202.15
Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or
closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid,
self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected
against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air
curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15
Backroom Area: Back receiving door remained open for duration of visit.
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
Backroom Area: Multiple buckets filled with food items stored directly on floor inside walk-in
freezer. COS: All buckets were removed from the floor during the inspection.
3-304.12(A)
During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil stored in the food not stored
with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 3-304.12(A)
Food Service Area: Scoops and tongs stored next to hot holding case and rice cookers
between uses found inside container with water with internal temperature of 85 degrees F when checked
with an accurate probe thermometer. COS: New scoops and tongs were placed inside an empty container.
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)
Food Prep Area: Observed several spoon handles touching sugar and spices stored above
and under prep table in front of stove. COS: Spoons were stored with handle above food during the visit.
6-501.19
Toilet room doors not kept closed except during maintenance and cleaning.
6-501.19
Backroom Area: Employee restroom door not kept closed at time of inspection. COS: Door
was closed upon instructions.
6-101.11
Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use
are not smooth, durable, or easily cleanable for areas where food operations are conducted; or are
absorbent for areas subject to moisture, or flushing or spray cleaning methods. Carpet for carpeted areas is
not closely woven and easily cleanable. Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings not
designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. 6-101.11 and 6-201.11
Food Prep Area: Observed cardboard used on the floor inside walk-in freezer.
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
Food Prep Area: Heavy soil buildup on floor inside walk-in freezer.
Gk Nw 7th in Miami Gardens: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Gk Nw 7th in Miami Gardens last inspected?
- Gk Nw 7th in Miami Gardens was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 23, 2026. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements - Check Back Needed.
- How many inspections has Gk Nw 7th in Miami Gardens had?
- Gk Nw 7th in Miami Gardens has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Gk Nw 7th in Miami Gardens find?
- Gk Nw 7th in Miami Gardens was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 23, 2026 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements - Check Back Needed).
- Has Gk Nw 7th in Miami Gardens had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Gk Nw 7th in Miami Gardens has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Gk Nw 7th in Miami Gardens?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Gk Nw 7th in Miami Gardens are: 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; 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; 3-501.17(A): Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day of preparation not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(A) Pf.
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