Bodega Ortega in Miami

Last inspected:

2859 Bird Ave Ste L1, Miami, FL 33133
Overview

Bodega Ortega, a convenience store in Miami, had one preoperational inspection on record on March 16, 2026, which identified four violations. The facility was found to lack an employee health policy, written procedures for responding to vomitus or diarrhea discharge events, and sanitizer test strips to verify sanitizing solution concentration. All violations were corrected on site, with FDACS providing copies of required employee health guidance and clean-up procedures via email. The facility was required to complete payment of permitting fees to finalize its food establishment permit application.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
4Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Bodega Ortega in Miami: 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 Preoperational Inspection Requirements· 4 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. 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. Visited establishment to follow up on Request #5153239 Copy of employee health guidance and employee reporting agreement provided via email. Copy of guidance for written procedures for the clean-up and disinfection guidance document provided via email.

Risk-Based Violations

2-103.11(O) Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) 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.
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 at food establishment.

Good Retail Practice Violations

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.

Bodega Ortega in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bodega Ortega in Miami last inspected?
Bodega Ortega in Miami was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 16, 2026. Inspection type: Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Bodega Ortega in Miami had?
Bodega Ortega in Miami has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Bodega Ortega in Miami find?
Bodega Ortega in Miami was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 16, 2026 (Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements).
Has Bodega Ortega in Miami had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Bodega Ortega in Miami has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Bodega Ortega in Miami?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Bodega Ortega in Miami are: 2-103.11(O): Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) 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; 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.

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