Shell 203 in Miami

Last inspected:

9400 Sw 40th St, Miami, FL 33165

Part of: Shell Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Shell 203 in Miami had one inspection on record, conducted on August 13, 2025, to verify compliance with a food permit application. The facility was cited for seven violations, including one high-priority (P) finding and three priority foundation (Pf) findings. Cold-held milk was measured at 60°F while stored on the counter next to an espresso machine; the milk was placed under proper refrigeration during the inspection (corrected on site). The facility lacked an employee health policy, written procedures for responding to vomitus or diarrhea events, and a food temperature measuring device. Copies of required employee health guidance, employee reporting agreements, and clean-up procedures were provided by the inspector via email. The inspection was documented as operating without a valid food permit pending completion of the permitting process.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
7Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Shell 203 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
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 7 violations· Operating Without Permit

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. Visited establishment to follow up on Request #5133186 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. 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

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.
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
Food service - Milk stored on counter next to espresso machine measured 60*F. COS, milk was placed under proper refrigeration. x
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.
6-301.14 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
Retail - No handwash sign at handwash sink in employee restrooms.
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

4-302.12 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 cooling, hot and cold holding temperatures throughout the establishment.
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. Food Establishment shall remit payment of appropriate fee within 10 days. o

Shell 203 in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shell 203 in Miami last inspected?
Shell 203 in Miami was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 13, 2025. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
How many inspections has Shell 203 in Miami had?
Shell 203 in Miami has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Shell 203 in Miami find?
Shell 203 in Miami was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 13, 2025 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
Has Shell 203 in Miami had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Shell 203 in Miami has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Shell 203 in Miami?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Shell 203 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; 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; 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) P.

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