Inspection Report

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MINDY SUPERMARKET

2602 PALM AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33010

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 5, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3351185
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8370445
DBPR license2334069

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority7 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#8High Priority01A-05-4

High Priority – Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed Paloma meat thawing in the 3 compartment sink. Operator said it was given to her by a man from the streets. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#9High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 7 flies in the kitchen laying on the wall. **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Observed cat feces under the front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10/01/23. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#12High Priority01B-04-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed Paloma meat thawing in the 3 compartment sink. Operator said it was given to her by a man from the streets. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 7

#13Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed all food equipment as rice maker, stove top, pots and pans soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink at the kitchen with no paper towels. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Ieris Alvarez with no food handler certification. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink at the kitchen and bathroom with no soap. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate35A-01-4

Intermediate – Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Observed 2 cats inside the dinning room. Operator removed. Cats keep coming in and out of the establishment, due to door being kept open. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing in the bathroom. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage and in disrepair in the entrance of the kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in the mop sink. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall under the handwashing sink. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed steam table, handwashing sink, 3 compartment sink and mop sink soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic29-20-5

Basic – Standing water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed mop sink and handwashing sink with standing water inside. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking on the floor in the kitchen handwashing sink and 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 1:26 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
4 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.