Starbucks # in Miami

Last inspected:

14795 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33176

Part of: Starbucks Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Starbucks #8446 in Miami has received 5 inspections on record between June 2023 and April 2025, with a total of 13 violations. The facility's most recent inspection on April 28, 2025 resulted in 4 violations: no written procedures for vomiting and diarrheal event cleanup (a repeat finding), a handwashing sink blocked by items during the inspection that was corrected on site, and two additional citations. A prior inspection on June 23, 2023 documented 8 violations including a chemical sanitizer concentration issue that was corrected on site, missing vomiting and diarrheal event procedures, and a missing backflow device on an outside spigot. The handwashing sink blockage and lack of written procedures for biological event cleanup are recurring compliance issues. The April 2025 inspection notes indicate the facility has 30 calendar days to provide proof of water from an approved source, with failure to comply potentially resulting in administrative action.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

5FDACS Insp.
13Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Starbucks # in Miami: FDACS Inspection History (5)

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 Sanitation Inspection Requirements - Check Back Needed· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: JULIO AZPURUA, 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. The issue described regarding Request #5130722 was addressed with the person in charge during the inspection. Food establishment have 30 calendar days to provide proof of water from an approved source. When the establishment has obtained the required documentation, please email [email protected]. Failure to comply may result in administrative action. Guidance for written procedures for the clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events document is provided via e-mail.

Risk-Based Violations

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 PfPfRepeat
No written procedure available for cleaning of vomiting or diarrhea should it occur. Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events Guidance document provided.
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
Backroom area - Handwashing sink was blocked with a plastic tray and two beverages containers, preventing proper use. COS, all items were removed from hand sink during inspection.

Good Retail Practice Violations

2-402.11 Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11
Food service - Food employee do not wear effective hair restraint while working with open food items.
5-501.11 Drains in receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables do not have drain plugs in place. 5-501.114
Outdoor area - Dumpster Missing drain plug.
— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARGARET ALVAREZ, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: WILLIAM DAMIAN

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· 1 violation· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARGARET ALVAREZ, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: WILLIAM DAMIAN

Comments: Visited establishment to follow up on Request #5120883 Importance of sanitary and hand washing practices were discussed with management.

Good Retail Practice Violations

97 Food has been produced, prepared, packed, transported or held under insanitary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth, or whereby it may have been rendered diseased, unwholesome, or injurious to health. 500.10(1)(f), F.S.Repeat
FOOD SERVICE - ICE BIN - RECENT SAMPLE OF ICE COLLECTED ON 09/10/2024 WAS ANALYZED AND IDENTIFIED TO BE ADULTERATED CONTAINING COLIFORMS. COS, ICE BIN WAS WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED DURING VISIT.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARGARET ALVAREZ, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: WILLIAM DAMIAN

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 8 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: LESLIE CARPENTER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx . WILL, DAMIAN LESLIE CARPENTER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Risk-Based Violations

4-501.11 Chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation does not meet the criteria specified for sanitizers; is not used in accordance with the EPA-registered manufacturer's label use instructions; or quaternary ammonium compound solution does not have a minimum temperature of 75°F, a concentration as indicated by the manufacturer's use directions included in the labeling, or is not used only in water with 500 MG/L hardness or less or in water having a hardness no greater than specified by the EPA-registered label use instructions. 4-501.114(C) PP
Kitchen: Quaternary Ammonium sanitizer in plastic container under the cappuccino machines are too low with no reading (COS) sanitizer solution was replaced and concentration criteria met during inspection. 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
No written procedure avaiable for cleaning of vomiting or diarrhea should it occur. Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events Guidance document provided.

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-304.14(E) Container of chemical sanitizer solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses not stored off the floor, or not used in a manner that prevents contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service and single-use articles. 3-304.14(E)
Kitchen: Sanitizer bucket with wiping cloths stored on the floor. (COS) Bucket stored appropriately during inspection.
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
Outside: No backflow device installed on the spigot on the West side of the building.
5-501.11 Drains in receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables do not have drain plugs in place. 5-501.114
Outside: No drain plug installed on the dumpster.
5-501.11 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors when located outdoors; or indoor receptacles that contain food not kept covered when not in continuous use or after they are filled. 5-501.113
Outside: Dumpster lids left open.
6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Kitchen: Dust like accumulation on the lighting above the ovens.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Back Room: Ceiling tile missing in the storage room by the office.

Starbucks # in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starbucks # in Miami last inspected?
Starbucks # 8446 in Miami was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on April 28, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements - Check Back Needed.
How many inspections has Starbucks # in Miami had?
Starbucks # 8446 in Miami has 5 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Starbucks # in Miami find?
Starbucks # 8446 in Miami was most recently inspected by FDACS on April 28, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements - Check Back Needed).
Has Starbucks # in Miami had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Starbucks # 8446 in Miami has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Starbucks # in Miami?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Starbucks # 8446 in Miami are: 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; 5-501.11: Drains in receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables do not have drain plugs in place. 5-501.114; 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 Pf.
Does Starbucks # in Miami have any repeat violations?
Yes, Starbucks # 8446 in Miami has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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; 5-501.11: Drains in receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables do not have drain plugs in place. 5-501.114.

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