Vw Winn Dixie in Miami

Last inspected:

11241 Sw 40th St, Miami, FL 33165

Part of: Winn-Dixie Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

VW Winn Dixie 0254 is a vended water operation in Miami that has undergone 6 inspections since June 2024, with most inspections finding zero violations. On April 7, 2025, the facility received 4 violations during a sanitation inspection that was conducted as a follow-up to a customer complaint (Request #5129623). Two priority violations involved cross-contamination: raw chorizo and raw pork sausage were found displayed directly above fully cooked chorizo in an open-air cooler, and packaged skirt steak and short ribs measured 43–45°F (above the required 41°F minimum) when placed directly into the retail meat cold unit before adequate cooling. Both violations were corrected on site during the inspection. The repeat violation note indicates that temperature control issues for fresh meat products had been cited previously at this location. Subsequent focused inspections in July, October, and March 2026 found zero violations, with most visits conducted for sample collection, training, or offsite review purposes.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

10FDACS Insp.
4Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Vw Winn Dixie in Miami: FDACS Inspection History (10)

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
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 5 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARGARET ALVAREZ, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. Focused Inspection - Visit made for training purposes only.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: JULIO AZPURUA, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted Routine Offsite Inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MAGALY CICERO-ASQUERI, SANITATION AND SAFETY SUPERVISOR SES

Comments: Consultation visit with food establishment management.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: JULIO AZPURUA, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: HUMBERTO SANCHEZ

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 #5129623 was addressed with the person in charge during the inspection. Visited establishment to follow up on Request# 5129623.

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 Area - Packages of raw chorizo and raw pork sausage displayed directly above packages of fully cooked chorizo in open air cooler. COS, Raw food items were moved to appropriate location during inspection.
3-501.14(B) Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature not cooled within 4 hours to 41°F or less. 3-501.14(B) PPRepeat
Retail area - Packages of skirt steak and short ribs cut and packaged in the morning and placed directly into the retail meat cold unit prior to achieving an internal temperature of 41*F or less, measured 43-45*F. COS, products were placed under proper refrigeration to cool down during the remaining cooling time. Repeat COS x Y x Repeat COS

Good Retail Practice Violations

5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Sea food area - Water is leaking from the faucet knob at the hand sink located next to the ware wash sink.
6-501.14 Intake or exhaust air ducts not cleaned or filters not changed and they are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, or other materials; or ventilation system vented to the outside creates a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge. 6-501.14
Coffee area - Heavy dust accumulation was observed on A/C vents above food prep tables, espresso coffee machine and food equipment.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARGARET ALVAREZ, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: HUMBERTO SANCHEZ

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routing offsite inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Offsite visit to conduct routine inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: JAMES ZHENG, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: HUMBERTO SANCHEZ

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Vw Winn Dixie in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vw Winn Dixie in Miami last inspected?
Vw Winn Dixie 0254 in Miami was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 17, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Vw Winn Dixie in Miami had?
Vw Winn Dixie 0254 in Miami has 10 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Vw Winn Dixie in Miami find?
Vw Winn Dixie 0254 in Miami was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 17, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Vw Winn Dixie in Miami had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Vw Winn Dixie 0254 in Miami has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Vw Winn Dixie in Miami?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Vw Winn Dixie 0254 in Miami are: 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) P; 3-501.14(B): Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature not cooled within 4 hours to 41°F or less. 3-501.14(B) P; 5-205.15(B): Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B).

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