Cresent Supermarket in Miami

7465 Nw 7th Ave, Miami, FL 33150

Overview

Cresent Supermarket in Miami, FL has 3 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 18 violations and 15 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement actions.

3FDACS Insp.
18Violations
15Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS: February 17, 2026

Cresent Supermarket in Miami: FDACS Inspection History (3)

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
— Focused Inspection· 4 violations· 7 stop-sale orders· Focused Inspection

Inspector: PEDRO LLANOS, EVNIRONMENTAL 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. Check-Back release issued for Stop Use and Stop Sale Order. Visit conducted in response to request # 5151185.

Risk-Based Violations

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: Soap and paper towels (or other hand drying device) not available at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink.
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: Hand wash sign not available at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Sign was provided during the inspection.

Good Retail Practice Violations

5-203.14 Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air gap or installation of an approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf
Backroom: Backflow prevention device not available for faucet at mop sink.
5-402.11 Direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. 5-402.11 Pf
Backroom Area: Direct connection exists at plumbing for three compartment sink.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, and used; test strips.

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Disposition: Equipment was obtained, repaired or replaced, checked, and released.

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible.

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Disposition: Equipment was obtained, repaired or replaced, checked, and released.

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible.

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Disposition: Equipment was obtained, repaired or replaced, checked, and released.

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible.

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Disposition: Equipment was obtained, repaired or replaced, checked, and released.

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible.

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Disposition: Equipment was obtained, repaired or replaced, checked, and released.

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible.

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Disposition: Equipment was obtained, repaired or replaced, checked, and released.

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, and used; test strips.

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Disposition: Equipment was obtained, repaired or replaced, checked, and released.
— Focused Inspection· 1 violation· Focused Inspection

Inspector: PEDRO LLANOS, EVNIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: The original Stop-Use Orders for all food processing, hot holding case, peanut warmer, utensils and beverage dispenser issued on 01/07/2026 remains in effect. The original Stop Sale Order for all exposed foods issued on 1/7/2026 remains in effect. In order to release the existing Stop Sale and Stop Use Orders, the food establishment must meet Minimum Construction Standards for their operations, which includes the installation of hand wash sink(s) and three-compartment sink.

Good Retail Practice Violations

96 Stop Use Order was broken. 500.172(1), F.S.Repeat
Retail Area: Food establishment found to be serving exposed/open food items without regulatory authority. Open containers of boiled peanuts, pickled eggs, pickled sausage, and pickles were displayed on self-service counter with tongs for dispensing. Original Stop Use Orders were issued on 01/07/2026 for, "All food processing", "Peanut warmer", "Utensils", and "Open food processing" due to lack of hand wash sink and for "Open food processing", due to lack of three-compartment sink. Original Stop Sale Order was issued on 01/07/2026 for, "All exposed foods" due to lack of three-compartment sink.
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 13 violations· 8 stop-sale orders· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: PEDRO LLANOS, EVNIRONMENTAL 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 in response to request # 5147760. Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. 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. Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full 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 close your business. 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. 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.

Risk-Based Violations

3-101.11 Food not safe, or is adulterated. 3-101.11 PP
Retail Area: Packages of rice displayed on retail shelves, found with live rice-flour beetles crawling inside. COS: Adulterated items were voluntarily discarded during inspection. Stop sale order and release issued. o Print Date: 1/7/2026 Page 1 of 4 13 P Citation Description: 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 Observation: Retail Area: Raw shell eggs stored directly above beverages reach-in cooler next hot case. COS: Eggs were moved to appropriate location during the inspection. x
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
The person in charge did not correctly answer questions related to food-borne illnesses, symptoms, and employee reporting responsibilities. Employee health guide and reporting agreement provided via Email. o
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 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.
5-203.11 At least one handwashing sink, or number of handwashing sinks necessary for their convenient use by employees, not provided in food preparation, food dispensing or warewashing area, or for a toilet room. 5-203.11 PfPf
Backroom area: No hand wash sink available as required. Stop use orders for all processing of food, equipment and utensils was issued.
3-201.11(C) Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101, 9 CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381. 3-201.11(C) PfPf
Retail Area: Individually packaged Ritz crackers, Little Debbie cakes, Oreo cookies, Club crackers, Little Debbie wafers, Saltine crackers, Capri sun pouches and stick butter not labeled for individual sale. COS: Cookies were removed from consumer reach during the 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.
Certified food protection manager certificate not available during the inspection. Directory of currently accredited CFPM Programs provided via email.

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
The food entity does not have a probe thermometer available for TCS (Time/temperature control for safety) foods
6-202.15 Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15
Backroom Area: Visible gap along bottom of back door leading outside.
4-301.12(A)-(C) Sink with at least 3 compartments, that are large enough to accommodate immersion of the largest equipment or utensil, not provided for manually washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment and utensils; or a warewashing machine or alternative equipment as specified in the Food Code not used for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment or utensils that are too large for the warewashing sink. 4-301.12(A)-(C) Pf
Backroom Area: Observed establishment missing 3-compartment sink. Stop sale and stop use orders issued. See comments.
4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Retail area: Accumulation of black mold like substances on cold beverage case doors.
5-203.13 Service sink or curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain not provided or not conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. Toilet or urinal is used as a service sink for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. 5-203.13
Establishment does not have a mop sink. Establishment has 30 days to provide mop sink. See comments.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Retail Area: Stained, broken and missing ceiling tiles.
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. See comments. o A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, and used; test strips. Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release of product by contacting the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected]. Print Date: 1/7/2026 Page 1 of 6

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STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated.

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

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible. Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release of product by contacting the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected]. Print Date: 1/7/2026 Page 2 of 6

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STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible. Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release of product by contacting the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected].

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STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible. Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release of product by contacting the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected]. Print Date: 1/7/2026 Page 3 of 6

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STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible. Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release of product by contacting the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected].

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STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible. Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release of product by contacting the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected]. Print Date: 1/7/2026 Page 4 of 6

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STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, and used; test strips. Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release of product by contacting the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected]. Print Date: 1/7/2026 Page 5 of 6 When the department or its duly authorized agent finds, or has probable cause to believe, that any food or food-processing equipment is in violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter so as to be dangerous, unwholesome, fraudulent, or insanitary within the meaning of this chapter, an agent of the department may issue and enforce a stop-sale, stop-use, removal, or hold order, which order gives notice that such article or processing equipment is, or is suspected of being, in violation and has been detained or embargoed and which order warns all persons not to remove, use, or dispose of such article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise until permission for removal, use, or disposal is given by the department or the court. It is unlawful for any person to remove, use, or dispose of such detained or embargoed article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise without such permission in accordance with 500.172 (1) Florida Statutes. Release - Other The Food Establishment voluntarily agrees to release the products listed in the stop-sale order(s) on page(s) 2 for destruction. The Food Establishment will not hold the Department liable for any lost revenue or income as a result of the destruction. ___________________________________ Signature of Food Establishment Representative AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL ORDERS, NOTICES, AND REPORTS IN THIS SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT If you wish to contest the Department's action, you have the right to request an administrative hearing to be conducted in accordance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes and to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative. Your request for hearing must contain: 1. Your name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number (if any). 2. The name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number of your attorney or qualified representative (if any) upon whom service of pleadings and other papers shall be made. 3. A statement that you are requesting an administrative hearing and dispute the material facts alleged by the department, in which case you must identify the material facts that are in dispute (formal hearing), or that you request an administrative hearing and that you do not dispute the facts alleged by the department (informal hearing). 4. A statement of when (date) you received the Notice and the file number of this Notice. Your request for a hearing must be received at the address shown on this Notice within twenty-one (21) days of receipt of this Notice. If you fail to obtain a Release from this Notice or fail to request an administrative hearing within the twenty-one (21) day deadline you waive your right to a hearing and the Department may enter a Final Order imposing up to the maximum penalties as authorized by Florida Law. HEARING WAIVER AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS I, Mohamed _____________________________________________________ the person in charge of Cresent Supermarket hereby waive a notice and a Razzak hearing as provided in Chapter 120, Florida Statutes and waive all rights as provided on the last page of this report. ____________________________________________ (Signature) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this document. (Signature of FDACS Representative) (Signature of Representative) PEDRO LLANOS, EVNIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II MOHAMED RAZZAK, PERSON IN CHARGE Print Name and Title FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13 Print Date: 1/7/2026 Page 6 of 6

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Cresent Supermarket in Miami: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (15)

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 Cresent Supermarket in Miami
DateOrder TypeProductBrand/LotReason
STOP SALE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Warewashing facilities: installed, mai…
STOP USE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks properly supplied …
STOP USE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks properly supplied …
STOP USE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks properly supplied …
STOP USE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks properly supplied …
STOP USE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks properly supplied …
STOP USE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Warewashing facilities: installed, mai…
STOP SALE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Warewashing facilities: installed, mai…
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated.
STOP USE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks properly supplied …
STOP USE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks properly supplied …
STOP USE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks properly supplied …
STOP USE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks properly supplied …
STOP USE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks properly supplied …
STOP USE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Warewashing facilities: installed, mai…

Cresent Supermarket in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cresent Supermarket in Miami last inspected?
Cresent Supermarket in Miami was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 17, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Cresent Supermarket in Miami had?
Cresent Supermarket in Miami has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Cresent Supermarket in Miami find?
Cresent Supermarket in Miami was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 17, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Cresent Supermarket in Miami had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
Yes, Cresent Supermarket in Miami has 15 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were released after correction.
What are the most common violations at Cresent Supermarket in Miami?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Cresent Supermarket in Miami are: 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; 5-203.11: At least one handwashing sink, or number of handwashing sinks necessary for their convenient use by employees, not provided in food preparation, food dispensing or warewashing area, or for a toilet room. 5-203.11 Pf; 3-201.11(C): Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101, 9 CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381. 3-201.11(C) Pf.

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