How many inspections has Westar in Opa Locka had?

Westar in Opa Locka has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Westar in Opa Locka find?

Westar in Opa Locka was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 2, 2023 (Met Inspection Requirements).

Has Westar in Opa Locka had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Westar in Opa Locka has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Westar in Opa Locka

Name: Westar in Opa Locka Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: March 2, 2023

14126 Nw 27th Ave, Opa Locka, FL 33054

Miami-Dade County · Convenience Store Limited FS · FDACS
Owner: Trinity Petro I LLC

Overview

Westar, a convenience store limited food service establishment in Opa Locka, had one inspection on record on March 2, 2023, which resulted in 16 violations. The inspection identified significant deficiencies in food safety infrastructure and employee health practices. The establishment lacked a health policy requiring employees to report illness, did not have a temperature measuring device to verify food temperatures, and was without a sanitizer test kit to ensure proper sanitation concentrations. The back room and employee restroom were observed without hand soap or paper towels, and a handwashing sink in the back room was blocked by a dry rag. The establishment corrected multiple violations during the inspection by providing a temperature measuring device, test kit, hand soap, paper towels, and clearing the blocked sink. The inspection was completed as "Met Inspection Requirements" after corrections were made on site.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.

16Violations

Last inspected FDACS: March 2, 2023

Westar in Opa Locka: 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.

2023 — 1 inspection

Mar 2, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 16 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SIMEON CARRERO, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Risk-Based Violations

2-201.11(A) The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) PP

No health policy implemented at establishment. o

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

Back room area and unisex employees rest room observed no hand wash sign. o

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

Back room area and unisex employees rest room observed no hand soap or paper towels. Cos papertowels and soap was provided during the inspection. x

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

Back room area observed hand sink blocked with a dry rag inside basin. Cos rag was moved during theinspection. o

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.

Establishment does not have a certified food manager. o Print Date: 3/2/2023 Page 1 of 4

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

Establishment does not have temperature measuring device to ensure food temperatures. Cos atemperature measuring device was provided during the inspection. x

6-202.15 Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15

Back room area observed a gap under exit door. o

3-305.11 Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11

Back room walk in cooler Area Observed Several Cases Of soft drinks Directly On Floor. o

4-101.11(B)-(E) Materials used in the construction of utensils or food-contact surfaces of equipment, under normal use conditions, are not durable; corrosion-resistant; nonabsorbent; sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing; finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface; and resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion or decomposition. Equipment or utensil not designed or constructed to be durable and to retain its characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. 4-101.11(B)-(E) and 4-201.11

Back room area observed raw wood shelf above 3 compartment sink were food is stored. o

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

Establishment does not have a test kit to check concentration of sanitizer. Cos a test kit was providedduring the inspection. o

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

Back room area observed no drain boards at 3 compartment sink. o

5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17

Back room area observed no cover trash can at employees unisex rest room. o

6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14

Back room area observed no self closing door at employees unisex rest room. o

6-501.16 After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. 6-501.16

Retail area observed a wet mop not inverted to air dry. o

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

Retail and Back room walk in cooler observed soil on ceiling tiles and floors. o

6-202.11 Light bulb not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in an area where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Infrared or other heat lamp not protected against breakage by a shield surrounding and extending beyond the bulb so that only the face of the bulb is exposed. 6-202.11

Back room area observed lights inside walk in cooler not shield coated.Back room walk in cooler observed soil and debris on floors. o

Westar in Opa Locka: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Westar in Opa Locka last inspected?: Westar in Opa Locka was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 2, 2023. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Westar in Opa Locka had?: Westar in Opa Locka has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Westar in Opa Locka find?: Westar in Opa Locka was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 2, 2023 (Met Inspection Requirements).
Has Westar in Opa Locka had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Westar in Opa Locka has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Westar in Opa Locka?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Westar in Opa Locka are: 2-201.11(A): The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) P; 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; 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.