Soflos in Palmetto Bay

Last inspected:

17035 S Dixie Hwy, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157
Overview

Soflos, a specialty shop in Palmetto Bay licensed by FDACS, had one inspection on record in 2025 documenting 5 violations across two separate inspections. In May 2025, the establishment was found operating without a valid food permit and cited for lacking written procedures for employees to respond to vomitus or diarrhea discharge events; guidance documentation was provided by the inspector. A follow-up focused inspection on May 20, 2025 noted that sample collection could not be performed because no item was available for testing. A focused inspection for sample collection on February 17, 2026 found no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

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5Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Soflos in Palmetto Bay: FDACS Inspection History (3)

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: JULIO AZPURUA, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 4 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: MARGARET ALVAREZ, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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
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.
6-301.14 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
Backroom - No hand wash sign posted at hand wash sink in employee unisex restroom.

Good Retail Practice Violations

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 - Employees unisex restroom door not self-closing.
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
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Focused Inspection· 1 violation· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: MARGARET ALVAREZ, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Sample Collection not performed. Establishment did not have item for collection. This food establishment was found to be operating with an expired food permit. To renew a food permit, visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520.

Good Retail Practice Violations

99 Expired Permit - The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12(1)(a), F.S., 5K-4.020(5), F.A.C.Repeat
Food establishment is operating without a valid 2025 food permit.

Soflos in Palmetto Bay: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Soflos in Palmetto Bay last inspected?
Soflos in Palmetto Bay was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 17, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Soflos in Palmetto Bay had?
Soflos in Palmetto Bay has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Soflos in Palmetto Bay find?
Soflos in Palmetto Bay was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 17, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Soflos in Palmetto Bay had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Soflos in Palmetto Bay has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Soflos in Palmetto Bay?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Soflos in Palmetto Bay are: 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; 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; 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.

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