Alex Market & Smoke Shop in Miami
Last inspected:
3000 Nw 27th Ave, Miami, FL 33142Alex Market & Smoke Shop in Miami has been operating without a valid food permit and remains subject to re-inspection requirements. An inspection on March 26, 2026 identified a priority violation for sewage disposal — the facility failed to provide proof of an approved sanitary sewage system, a requirement under Florida's Minimum Construction Standards. A prior inspection on November 25, 2025 documented four violations including the absence of written procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events and missing paper towels at a handwashing sink in the backroom area; the paper towel dispenser was refilled during that inspection. The facility must complete the food permit application process and submit required documentation before operating as a licensed food establishment.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Alex Market & Smoke Shop in Miami: 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
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Re-Inspection Required· 2 violations· Re-Inspection Required
Comments: Visit to conduct an assessment for Re-inspection required due to sewage disposal.
In order to meet Minimum Construction Standards, the food establishment is required to submit documentation proving the facility
has an approved sewage disposal system.
Re-inspection visit required issued for food establishment. A re-inspection will be conducted on or about 14 days
Good Retail Practice Violations
5-402.13
Sewage not conveyed to the point of disposal through an approved sanitary sewage
system or other system, including use of sewage transport vehicles, waste retention tanks, pumps, pipes,
hoses, and connections that are constructed, maintained, and operated according to law. 5-402.13 P
Food establishment did not provide proof of acceptable sewage disposal. See comments.
Y
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99
The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit and has not met all
permitting requirements. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2) F.A.C.
This food establishment is operating without a valid food permit and has not met all
permitting requirements by providing approved documentation for sewage disposal. See comments.
Y
o
— 1 inspection
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 4 violations· Operating Without Permit
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.
Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.
Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the
memo section of the check or money order.
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.
The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety
inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit.
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. 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. Please
note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Contact the Business Center
by email at [email protected] or by calling 850-245-5520 for further assistance.
Follow up on R# 5142690. Initial inspection conducted.
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 PfPf
The establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when
responding to a vomiting or diarrhea event. Copy of guidance for written procedures for cleaning up
vomiting and diarrheal events provided.
6-301.11
Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand
cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not
provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean
towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high
velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
Backroom Area- Paper towels (or other hand drying device) not available at hand wash sink.
COS, staff refilled paper towel provider during inspection.
95
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.
No certified food protection manager/certificate available for inspector review.
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 2025 food permit. An application for a
food permit has been submitted. The Food Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate fee within
ten days. Contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520 for further assistance.
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Alex Market & Smoke Shop in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Alex Market & Smoke Shop in Miami last inspected?
- Alex Market & Smoke Shop in Miami was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 26, 2026. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Re-Inspection Required.
- How many inspections has Alex Market & Smoke Shop in Miami had?
- Alex Market & Smoke Shop in Miami has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Alex Market & Smoke Shop in Miami find?
- Alex Market & Smoke Shop in Miami was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 26, 2026 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Re-Inspection Required).
- Has Alex Market & Smoke Shop in Miami had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Alex Market & Smoke Shop in Miami has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Alex Market & Smoke Shop in Miami?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Alex Market & Smoke Shop in Miami are: 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf; 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; 5-402.13: Sewage not conveyed to the point of disposal through an approved sanitary sewage system or other system, including use of sewage transport vehicles, waste retention tanks, pumps, pipes, hoses, and connections that are constructed, maintained, and operated according to law. 5-402.13 P.
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