Food Mart in Pembroke Pines

Last inspected:

12351 Nw 18th St, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026
Overview

Food Mart in Pembroke Pines had one inspection on record, conducted September 22, 2025, in response to a request for operating without a valid food permit. The inspection resulted in eight violations, all rated as priority foundation (systemic management issues). The person in charge did not correctly answer questions about food-borne illness prevention and employee reporting responsibilities. The establishment lacked written procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events, and chlorine sanitizer test strips were not available in the warewash area. FDACS provided guidance documents covering hemp products, kratom requirements, employee health protocols, and dishwashing procedures via email. The facility was required to correct cited violations and email completed documentation to [email protected].

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
8Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Food Mart in Pembroke Pines: 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· 8 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: FRANCIS ODIO, 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. A visit was conducted in response to request # 5138814 Guidance documents provided via email: CHAPTER 5K-4 (Hemp), 5K4-030 Kratom Products, Hemp age restriction signage, Minimum Construction Standards, Employee Health Guidelines, Reporting agreement, Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events, CFPM information, and Dishwashing manual, were provided via Email. Hemp extract products for human consumption must meet requirements as per 5K-4.034, F.A.C. and s. 581.217, F.S. which have been provided via email. Kratom products must meet requirements as per 5K-4.030, F.A.C. and s. 500.92, F.S. which have been provided via email.

Risk-Based Violations

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
The person in charge did not correctly answer questions related to food-borne illnesses, symptoms, and employee reporting responsibilities. Employee health guide and 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
The establishment does not have a policy in place for proper response to vomit or diarrheal events. Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events provided via Email.
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.
Certified food protection manager certificate not available during the inspection.

Good Retail Practice Violations

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
Warewash Area: Chlorine sanitizer test strips not available during the inspection.
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
Backroom: Cover not available for trash receptacle inside employee restroom.
6-501.11 Premises not free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. 6-501.114
Observed unnecessary equipment in the food processing and food service area.
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
Backroom: Soil and debris on walk-in cooler floor.
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. The Food Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate fee within 10 days. See comments. o

Food Mart in Pembroke Pines: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Food Mart in Pembroke Pines last inspected?
Food Mart in Pembroke Pines was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 22, 2025. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
How many inspections has Food Mart in Pembroke Pines had?
Food Mart in Pembroke Pines has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Food Mart in Pembroke Pines find?
Food Mart in Pembroke Pines was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 22, 2025 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
Has Food Mart in Pembroke Pines had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Food Mart in Pembroke Pines has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Food Mart in Pembroke Pines?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Food Mart in Pembroke Pines 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; 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; 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.

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