Best Corner Market in Miami

Last inspected:

1502 Nw 1st Ct, Miami, FL 33136
Overview

Best Corner Market, a convenience store in Miami, has 2 inspections on record between March 2023 and January 2026, with a combined 15 violations. The January 2026 inspection found 8 violations including priority foundation issues: no employee health policy, missing written procedures for vomitus and diarrhea response, no probe thermometer for temperature verification, and no sanitizer test strips. Handwashing sink soap and paper towels were missing but provided during the inspection (corrected on site). The March 2023 inspection documented 7 violations, primarily involving missing handwashing supplies and an inaccessible handwashing sink blocked by utensils—both corrected during the inspection. The facility has not received any stop-sale or stop-use orders on record.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
15Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Best Corner Market 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
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 8 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARGARET ALVAREZ, 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. The issues described regarding Request #5147859 were addressed with the person in charge during the inspection. Copy of guidance for written procedures for the clean-up and disinfection guidance document provided via email. Copy of employee health guidance and employee reporting agreement provided via email.

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
No employee health policy available in the food establishment. Copy of employee health guidance and employee reporting agreement provided via email.
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
Food establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event involving the discharge of vomitus/diarrhea. Copy of guidance for written procedures for the clean-up and disinfection guidance document provided via email.
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
Retail Area- Soap and paper towels not provided at hand washing sink near ware washing sink. COS- Soap and paper towels provided during inspection.
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
Backroom - No hand wash sign provided at hand wash sink in employee unisex restroom.

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 in the food establishment to assess reheating, hot and cold holding temperatures throughout the establishment.
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
No sanitizer test strips available at food establishment to accurately measures the concentration of the sanitizing solution being used.
5-501.11 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors when located outdoors; or indoor receptacles that contain food not kept covered when not in continuous use or after they are filled. 5-501.113
Outdoors - Dumpster lid found open.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Retail Area- Ceiling tiles throughout establishment are missing or have water damage. Retail - Beverage cooler doors in disrepair.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 7 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: NIKKI VAUGHN, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx . HAMDO RAHME, PERSON IN CHARGE NIKKI VAUGHN, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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
Food establishment does not have written procedures for the clean up of vomit and diarrhea. Provided establishment with written guidance handout. o Print Date: 3/8/2023 Page 1 of 3
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
Retail Area- Hand washing sink near ware washing sink blocked by utensils. COS- Items in sink were removed to allow access to hand washing sink. x
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
Retail Area- Soap and paper towels not provided at hand washing sink near ware washing sink. COS- Soap and paper towels provided during inspection. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

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)
Retail Area- Utensils for pickled items and boiled peanuts stored in room temperature water near microwave. COS- Water was emptied from storage container. x
4-101.19 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that requires frequent cleaning not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. 4-101.19
Retail Area- Cardboard used as shelf liner in reach in diary cooler. o
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Retail Area- Plumbing above mop sink area has a small leak. o
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Retail Area- Ceiling tiles throughout establishment are missing or have water damage. o

Best Corner Market in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Best Corner Market in Miami last inspected?
Best Corner Market in Miami was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 21, 2026. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Best Corner Market in Miami had?
Best Corner Market in Miami has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Best Corner Market in Miami find?
Best Corner Market in Miami was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 21, 2026 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Best Corner Market in Miami had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Best Corner Market in Miami has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Best Corner Market in Miami?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Best Corner Market in Miami are: 6-501.11: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11; 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; 6-301.11: 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.
Does Best Corner Market in Miami have any repeat violations?
Yes, Best Corner Market in Miami has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 6-501.11: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11.

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