Ernie's Acai in Miami Lakes

Last inspected:

15468 Nw 77th Ct, Miami Lakes, FL 33016
Overview

Ernie's Acai, a mobile vendor in Miami Lakes, has operated without a valid food permit. An inspection on August 14, 2025 found the establishment operating without required permitting and cited a violation for lacking written procedures to respond to vomiting or diarrheal events. The facility was advised to complete the permit application process through the FDACS online portal and to establish the required employee response procedures. A follow-up consultation visit on February 13, 2026 confirmed the establishment met sanitation inspection requirements, though permitting status remained conditional on completing the application process as outlined in Rule 5K-4.020, F.A.C. Operating without a valid permit is subject to fines up to $5,000 under Florida Statute 500.12(1)(a).

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
2Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Ernie's Acai in Miami Lakes: 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.

— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: SCOTT HOUSE, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Consultation visit with food establishment management. Request#5149485 Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must meet all permitting requirements as specified in Rule 5K-4.020(2)(a)-(e), F.A.C. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted and must be accompanied by an invoice. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Failure to meet all permitting requirements will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to suspend food activities. Mobile food permit business resource provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 2 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: FRANCIS ODIO, 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. Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must meet all

Risk-Based Violations

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 PfPfRepeat
The establishment does not have a policy in place for proper response to vomit or diarrheal events. Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events provided via Email.

Good Retail Practice Violations

99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2), F.A.C. The food establishment shall complete the permitting process within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 for further assistance.
The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. The Food Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate fee within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520 for further assistance.

Ernie's Acai in Miami Lakes: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ernie's Acai in Miami Lakes last inspected?
Ernie's Acai in Miami Lakes was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 13, 2026. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Ernie's Acai in Miami Lakes had?
Ernie's Acai in Miami Lakes has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Ernie's Acai in Miami Lakes find?
Ernie's Acai in Miami Lakes was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 13, 2026 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Ernie's Acai in Miami Lakes had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Ernie's Acai in Miami Lakes has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Ernie's Acai in Miami Lakes?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Ernie's Acai in Miami Lakes are: 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.

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