The Vitamin Shoppe LLC in Miami

Last inspected:

16383 Sw 88th St, Miami, FL 33196
Overview

The Vitamin Shoppe Llc #349 in Miami had 4 inspections on record between April 2023 and February 2026, with 4 violations documented during a February 2026 change-of-ownership inspection. The facility does not hold a valid food permit and was required to submit payment within 10 days of the inspection. A priority violation found multiple bottles of cleaning agents stored directly above ready-to-eat protein powders in the backroom; these toxic items were removed to an appropriate location during the inspection. The facility also lacked written procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events, and the male employee restroom was missing paper towels and a hand drying device. The establishment operates only with prepackaged non-TCS (non-temperature control for safety) food items for retail sale. Prior inspections in April 2024 and July 2023 identified no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

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The Vitamin Shoppe LLC 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.

— 1 inspection
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 4 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: WENNDY AYERDIS

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. Copy of the document, Guidance for written procedures for the cleanup of vomiting and diarrheal events, was provided via email. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. Request #5152003. Change of ownership visit. Food establishment only offers prepackaged non-TCS food items for retail sale. 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. 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. 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.

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 PfPf
The food establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea. A copy of the document, Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events, was provided via email.
7-201.11 Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PP
Backroom - Multiple bottles of cleaning agents stored above ready-to-eat protein powders in the backroom. COS, toxic items removed to appropriate location. x
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 - No paper towels or hand drying device available in the male employee restroom.

Good Retail Practice Violations

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.
Food establishment was found operating without first obtaining a 2026 food permit. The Food establishment should complete the process within 10 days. o
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MANUEL URIBE, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection. Unable to collect samples as Kratom products not carry by FE.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: GUISELLA URIBE, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: A copy of 2023 Senate Bill 1676 Department Notice provided at time of visit.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: KEVIN WORSTER, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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 . DIYANA GONZALZ, MANAGER KEVIN WORSTER, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

The Vitamin Shoppe LLC in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Vitamin Shoppe LLC in Miami last inspected?
The Vitamin Shoppe LLC #349 in Miami was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 27, 2026. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
How many inspections has The Vitamin Shoppe LLC in Miami had?
The Vitamin Shoppe LLC #349 in Miami has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of The Vitamin Shoppe LLC in Miami find?
The Vitamin Shoppe LLC #349 in Miami was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 27, 2026 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
Has The Vitamin Shoppe LLC in Miami had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, The Vitamin Shoppe LLC #349 in Miami has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at The Vitamin Shoppe LLC in Miami?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at The Vitamin Shoppe LLC #349 in Miami are: 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; 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; 7-201.11: Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 P.

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