Mindy Supermarket
2602 Palm Ave, Hialeah, FL 33010 · Permanent Food Service · License 2334069
Its latest routine or complaint inspection began before our records, so we can't see what the inspector found on the first visit.
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitFollow-up to an earlier routine inspection
- Follow-up visitJul 29, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
17 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed outside next to back door.
Intermediate4
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed no chlorine test kit available.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed stove and flat top with accumulation of rust at kitchen area.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
More time given
At the first visitRepeat violation
Observed at kitchen area and men's and women's bathroom.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed at kitchen area and men's and women's bathroom.
Basic12
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed at kitchen area.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair.
More time given
At the first visit
Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed several reach in coolers throughout the establishment not working properly.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
More time given
At the first visitRepeat violation
Observed microwave interior soiled on top of preparation table at kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
More time given
At the first visitRepeat violation
Observed reach in cooler interior soiled at kitchen area.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at kitchen area.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
More time given
At the first visitRepeat violation
Observed at men's and women's bathroom.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
More time given
At the first visitRepeat violation
Observed at back door.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed at men's and women's bathroom.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed wall in disrepair next to stove at kitchen entrance.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
More time given
At the first visitRepeat violation
Observed hole on the ceiling above chest freezer at kitchen area. Also observed ceiling tiles with water damage all around property.
Code 38, Lighting: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
More time given
At the first visitRepeat violation
Observed at the door entrance.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No copy of latest inspection report available.
More time given
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.