Bravo Supermarket Establishment #: in Miami

Last inspected:

12630 Sw 8th St, Miami, FL 33184

Part of: Bravo Supermarket Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Bravo Supermarket has a documented record of temperature control violations and cross-contamination issues requiring corrective action and stop-sale orders. Two stop-sale orders issued April 1, 2024 required voluntary destruction of products held at improper cold and hot temperatures. A follow-up inspection on April 16, 2024 found 16 violations, all corrected on site during the visit: raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat beverages, hot-held food items measured at 109°F and 104°F (minimum required 135°F), cold-held items at 45°F and 43°F (maximum allowed 41°F), and employees not washing hands between food preparation tasks. The establishment also lacked employee health reporting documentation and hand-washing signage. An earlier re-inspection on April 1, 2024 documented 24 violations including raw beef stored improperly over ready-to-eat plantains and glove-use violations, with a re-inspection required within 14 days. The facility has had 4 total inspections on record since 2022 with corrective action demonstrated during recent compliance visits.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

4FDACS Insp.
40Violations
2Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS:

Bravo Supermarket Establishment #: in Miami: FDACS Inspection History (4)

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.

— 3 inspections
— Met Inspection Requirements· 16 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: CATALINA ORDONEZ, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

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 to verify compliance of food safety citations observed during previous inspection.

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(4) Food not protected from cross contamination by storage in packages, covered containers or wrappings. 3-302.11(A)(4)
Meat- Uncovered piece of sweet ham inside walk in cooler. COS, food was covered properly during inspection. Backroom- Uncovered container of cut onions and cilantro on shelf in the walk in cooler next to ware wash sink. COS, food was covered properly during inspection.
3-302.11(A)(1) Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP
Retail- Raw shell eggs stored over coconut water beverages at the retail open cold unit. COS, all raw shell eggs were placed in proper location during inspection. x
3-501.16(A)(1) Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) PP
Food Service - Multiple food items measured out of temperature at the stove: tamales 109*F, potatoes 104*F. COS, all food items were reheated over 165*F. x
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
Food establishment did not provide any documentation or other form of verification that their employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their reporting responsibilities in regards to food borne illnesses and symptoms.
3-501.16(A)(2) Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) PP
Retail- Multiple food items measured out of temperature at the display cold unit: bologna 45*F, sausages 43*F. COS, all food items were placed under proper refrigeration. x
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
Meat- No date mark present on cooked sweet ham made over 24 hours ago inside the walk in cooler. COS, date mark was added to the sweet ham. x
2-401.11 Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11
Food service- Opened bottle of water stored on top of preparation table across from steam table. COS, opened bottle of water was placed in proper location during inspection.
2-301.14 Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet room; after caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; or after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. 2-301.14 PP
Meat- Food employees did not wash hands between entering and exiting food preparation area and before donning gloves. COS, Proper hand washing procedures were discussed with management and employees washed hands. x Print Date: 4/16/2024 Page 1 of 4 8 Citation Description: 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 Observation: Meat- No hand wash sign posted at hand sink located inside the walk in cooler where meat grinder is located.
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
Meat- No paper towels and soap provided at hand sink located inside walk in cooler.

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-303.12 Packaged food subject to the entry of water stored in direct contact with ice or water, or unpackaged food stored in direct contact with undrained ice. 3-303.12
Retail- Ice accumulated on packages of ice cream inside ice cream reach-in freezer located at the retail area.
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- Multiple food items (boxes with meat) stored directly on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Produce- Water leaks from the cold water faucet handle when water is turned on at the ware wash sink.
6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14
Backroom- Employee unisex restroom door not self-closing.
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
Backroom- No covered trash can provided inside employee unisex restroom
5-501.16(B)-(C) Waste receptacle not provided in each area where refuse is generated or commonly discarded, or where recyclables or returnables are placed, or at each lavatory or group of adjacent lavatories where disposable towels are used at handwashing lavatories. 5-501.16(B)-(C)
Backroom- No trash can available near the hand sink in the walk-in cooler where the meat grinder is located. Produce- No trash can available near the hand sink in the produce/oven area.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Food Service, Deli, Backroom- Black mold-like grime encrusted on all walls in all food preparation areas, and on all the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer doors. Backroom- Ice build up accumulated on the walk-in freezer door, from the condensing unit drain line, and on the floor.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: ZULEIMA CHOW, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Focused Inspection - Unable to pick any products for Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Re-Inspection Required· 24 violations· 2 stop-sale orders· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: CATALINA ORDONEZ

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. Re-inspection visit required issued for food establishment. A re-inspection will be conducted on or about 14 days. Stop Use Order issued. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or when required documents have been obtained to request food safety inspector visit for written release of equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action. Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. Copy of guidance for written procedures for the clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events provided.

Risk-Based Violations

2-401.11 Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11
Food service- Several cups of coffee stored on bottom shelf of steam table. COS, cups of coffee were placed in proper location. Meat- Opened bottles of water stored on bottom shelf of preparation tables across from deli cold unit.
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3-302.11(A)(1) Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PPf
Meat- Raw beef stored over peeled plantains at preparation table located inside the walk in cooler. COS, raw beef was placed in proper location during inspection. Citation Description: Single-use gloves not used for only one task, used for another purpose, or not discarded when damaged or soiled or when interruptions occur in the operation. 3-304.15(A) P Observation: Food Service- Food employees did not change their single-use gloves between changing tasks, entering and exiting the area, and after the gloves have become contaminated (scratching head and then serving food to customers). COS, employees washed hands and donned new gloves. Proper glove usage was discussed with management. Citation Description: Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) Pf Observation: Meat- Slicer located next to hand sink found with old food residue on plate, blade guard and meat grip. COS, Slicer was cleaned, rinsed and sanitized during inspection.
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3-603.11(A) Animal food that is raw, undercooked, or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens is served or sold in a ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready-to-eat food without informing consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder using effective written means. 3-603.11(A) Pf
Food service- No disclosure and reminder posted of food items cooked to order (new york and ribeye steaks).

Good Retail Practice Violations

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3-601.12 Food offered in a way that misleads or misinforms the consumer; or food or color additives, colored overwraps, or lights used to misrepresent the true appearance, color, or quality of a food. 3-601.12
Retail- Red lights being used to display the raw meats in the retail meat cold unit. COS, red lights were removed from the unit during the inspection.
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6-202.13 Insect control device used to electrocute or stun flying insects not designed to retain the insect within the device; or insect control device located over a food preparation area or not installed to prevent dead insects and fragments from being impelled onto or falling on exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, or linens; or unwrapped single-service or single-use articles. 6-202.13
Backroom- Blue light insect contro! device installed above produce preparation table. COS, blue light insect control device was placed in proper location.
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5-103.11 Water source and system not of sufficient capacity to meet the peak water demands, or hot water generation and distribution system not sufficient to meet peak hot water demands throughout the establishment. 5-103.11 Pf
Deli- No hot water available at the hand sink and ware wash sink located in this processing area during the inspection. COS, Hot water was fixed and made available during the inspection.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE — Brand: Bravo supermarket

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.

Lot: # Of Pkgs: Size Of Pkg: Various Total Weight: Various

Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food entity management and witnessed by inspector.

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE — Brand: Bravo supermarket

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper hot holding temperatures.

Lot: # Of Pkgs: Various Size Of Pkg: Various Total Weight: Various

Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food entity management and witnessed by inspector.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MAGALY CICERO-ASQUERI, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: JOSE INFANTE

Comments: The issues described regarding Request #5083603 were addressed with the person in charge during the visit. Visited the establishment to follow up on Request# 5083603

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Bravo Supermarket Establishment #: in Miami: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (2)

Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.

FDACS stop-sale and stop-use orders for Bravo Supermarket Establishment #: 387685 in Miami
DateOrder TypeProductBrand/LotReason
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE Bravo supermarket / # Of Pkgs: Size Of Pkg: Various Total Weight: Various FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE Bravo supermarket / # Of Pkgs: Various Size Of Pkg: Various Total Weight: Various FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper hot holding temperatures.

Bravo Supermarket Establishment #: in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bravo Supermarket Establishment #: in Miami last inspected?
Bravo Supermarket Establishment #: 387685 in Miami was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on April 16, 2024. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Bravo Supermarket Establishment #: in Miami had?
Bravo Supermarket Establishment #: 387685 in Miami has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Bravo Supermarket Establishment #: in Miami find?
Bravo Supermarket Establishment #: 387685 in Miami was most recently inspected by FDACS on April 16, 2024 (Met Inspection Requirements).
Has Bravo Supermarket Establishment #: in Miami had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
Yes, Bravo Supermarket Establishment #: 387685 in Miami has 2 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.
What are the most common violations at Bravo Supermarket Establishment #: in Miami?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Bravo Supermarket Establishment #: 387685 in Miami are: 2-401.11: Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11; 3-302.11(A)(1): Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) P; 3-603.11(A): Animal food that is raw, undercooked, or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens is served or sold in a ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready-to-eat food without informing consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder using effective written means. 3-603.11(A) Pf.
Does Bravo Supermarket Establishment #: in Miami have any repeat violations?
Yes, Bravo Supermarket Establishment #: 387685 in Miami has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 2-401.11: Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11; 3-302.11(A)(1): Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) P.

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