La Morenita Market in Miami
Last inspected:
9046 Sw 40th St, Miami, FL 33165La Morenita Market in Miami has been inspected three times on record between February 2023 and September 2025. The facility operates as a convenience store with prepackaged and no food service. The September 2025 inspection documented 10 violations after the establishment failed to renew its food permit, including missing employee health policies, no written procedures for vomitus/diarrhea cleanup events, no probe thermometer for temperature measurement, no chlorine sanitizer test strips, and a direct connection between the ware wash sink drain and the sewage system in the backroom. Inspector notes indicate that copies of employee health guidance and cleanup procedure documents were provided via email during the inspection.
A February 2023 inspection identified 9 violations, including raw shell eggs stored above pickled pork skin in a retail cold unit (corrected on site). The establishment lacked a three-compartment sink for equipment immersion and had no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the employee restroom. The inspector required installation of a mop sink within 30 calendar days and provided employee health guidelines and vomitus/diarrhea cleanup procedure guidance. A March 2023 focused inspection confirmed that the mop sink had been installed and that handwashing and ware wash sinks were added, with the food permit type changed to a convenience store license for significant food service and packaged ice.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
La Morenita Market 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.
— 1 inspection
— Failure to Renew Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 10 violations· Met Requirements
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.
No hemp products at the time of inspection.
The issues described regarding Request #5135452 were addressed with the person in charge during the inspection.
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.
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
Back room - container of bleach stored in handwash sink. COS, container of bleach was
moved to appropriate location.
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
Back room - no paper towel provided at handwash sink. COS, paper towel provided during
inspection.
Good Retail Practice Violations
100
The Food Establishment failed to timely submit its permit renewal application and/or
fee as required by rule 5K-4.020(4)-(5), Florida Administrative Code and section 500.12, Florida Statutes.
The Food Establishment failed to timely submit its permit renewal application and/or fee as
required by rule 5K-4.020(4)-(5), Florida Administrative Code and section 500.12, Florida Statutes.
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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 cooking, cooling and
cold holding temperatures throughout the establishment.
3-602.11(B)(1)-(4)
Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an
adequate descriptive identity statement; if made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and
sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight; an accurate declaration of the net quantity
of contents; the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; or nutritional
labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) and (6)
Retail - store-made tortillas items were found missing ingredients and sub-ingredient
information on the labels COS, tortillas were removed from retail sale and labeling requirements were
discussed with management
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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 chlorine sanitizer test strips available at food establishment to accurately measures the
concentration of the sanitizing solution being used.
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 - Direct connection exists between the ware wash sink drain line and the sewage
system in the establishment.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Retail - Ice build up inside chest freezer.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: This check-back inspection conducted to verify compliance of food safety citations observed during previous inspection. The
compliance issues that required a Check-Back have been resolved and this food establishment has Met Inspection Requirements.
Food Establishment has installed a Mop sink as requested in the Inspection Conducted on 2/16/23.
Food Establishment has installed a ware wash sink and hand sink as required by law, and intend to upgrade there food service.
Food permit type was changed during this check back visit to a 124 Convenience Store / Significant FS and /or Packaged Ice.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Check-back Needed· 9 violations· Re-Inspection Required
Comments: Visited establishment to follow up on Request #5093157.
No mop sink available at food establishment. Food establishment has 30 calendar days to properly installed mop sink. Failure to
comply will result in an administrative action. 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 product.
Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided and Copy of guidance for written procedures for the clean-up of
vomiting and diarrheal events provided.
Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Risk-Based Violations
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 pickled pork skin inside retail cold unit. COS, raw shell eggs
were properly stored during inspection.
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Print Date: 2/16/2023
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Citation Description: 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
Observation: 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 of
vomiting and diarrheal events provided.
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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
Back room- No hand wash sign provided at hand sink inside employees unisex restroom.
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6-301.13
Sink used for food preparation or utensil washing, or a service sink or curbed cleaning
facility used for the disposal of mop water or similar wastes provided with handwashing aids or devices required
for a handwashing sink. 6-301.13
No hand sink available in establishment that re packages tortillas and various spices. COS, food
establishment has decided to discontinue the processing of re packaging. All food items were voluntarily
discarded during inspection.
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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
Back room- No paper towels provided at hand sink inside employees unisex restroom.
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Good Retail Practice Violations
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
No three compartment sink available in establishment that re packages tortillas and various
spices. COS, food establishment has decided to discontinue the processing of re packaging. All food items were
voluntarily discarded during inspection.
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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
No mop sink available at food establishment. Food establishment has 30 calendar days to
properly installed mop sink. Failure to comply will result in an administrative action.
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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
Back room- Employees unisex restroom door not self-closing.
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5-501.17
Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
5-501.17
Back room- No covered trash can provided inside employees unisex restroom.
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99
The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food
permit has been submitted. Food Establishment shall remit payment of appropriate fee within 10 days. 500.12(1)
(a)F.S., 5K-4.020(4)(b) F.A.C.
The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit
has been submitted. Food Establishment shall remit payment of appropriate fee within 10 days. Contact the
Business Center at 850-245-5520 for further assistance.
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La Morenita Market in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Morenita Market in Miami last inspected?
- La Morenita Market in Miami was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 25, 2025. Inspection type: Failure to Renew Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has La Morenita Market in Miami had?
- La Morenita Market in Miami has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of La Morenita Market in Miami find?
- La Morenita Market in Miami was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 25, 2025 (Failure to Renew Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
- Has La Morenita Market in Miami had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, La Morenita Market in Miami has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at La Morenita Market in Miami?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at La Morenita Market in Miami are: 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; 6-301.13: Sink used for food preparation or utensil washing, or a service sink or curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water or similar wastes provided with handwashing aids or devices required for a handwashing sink. 6-301.13; 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.
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