Westar in Miami

Last inspected:

9700 Sw 40th St, Miami, FL 33165
Overview

Westar, a convenience store limited food service establishment in Miami, was inspected on March 10, 2026 and found operating without a valid food permit. The inspection documented 11 violations across priority foundation and priority categories. Raw shell eggs were stored on a shelf above ready-to-eat foods in the reach-in cooler and were moved to appropriate storage during the inspection. The facility lacked an employee health policy, written procedures for responding to vomitus or diarrhea events, a food temperature measuring device, and sanitizer test strips. The inspector provided copies of employee health guidance, employee reporting agreements, and written procedures for clean-up and disinfection via email. Most violations were corrected on site or addressed through documents provided during the inspection.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
11Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Westar 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· 11 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.

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
Food Service - Raw shell eggs stored on shelf above containers of ready-to-eat foods inside the reach-in cooler. COS, eggs were moved to an appropriate location. x
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. o
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.
6-301.11 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
Food Service - No paper towel or hand drying device provided at hand wash sink. COS, paper towel provided during inspection.

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 reheating, hot and cold holding temperatures throughout the establishment.
3-304.12(B) During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil stored in food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3-304.12(B)
Food service - Spoon handle found touching sugar in container next to coffee machine. COS, Scoop handle was placed above sugar.
4-301.13 Drainboards, utensil racks, or tables not large enough to accommodate all soiled and cleaned items that accumulate during hours of operation or not provided for necessary utensil holding before cleaning and after sanitizing. 4-301.13
Food service - No drain boards provided at ware wash sink to hold equipment before cleaning and after sanitizing.
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 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
Food service - Direct connection exists between the ware wash sink drain line and the sewage system in the establishment.
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
Outdoors - No drain plug provided at dumpster.
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

Westar in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Westar in Miami last inspected?
Westar in Miami was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 10, 2026. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
How many inspections has Westar in Miami had?
Westar in Miami has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Westar in Miami find?
Westar in Miami was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 10, 2026 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
Has Westar in Miami had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Westar in Miami has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Westar in Miami?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Westar in Miami are: 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) Pf; 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; 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.

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