'Heavy black mold,' dishwashing and handwashing problems at a Hialeah bakery
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The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services conducted a routine inspection of Don Gollo Bakery in Hialeah, revealing severe hygiene violations. Inspector Fausto Ferrer noted that the facility lacked proper handwashing and dishwashing equipment, with findings including mold accumulation, missing soap and sanitizers, and inadequate water temperatures for washing equipment. The bakery, which supplies Cuban baked goods to local restaurants, faces serious questions about its food safety practices, especially given the expiration of its food establishment permit and canceled FDA registration.
The inspection revealed critical hygiene failures, including mold in handwashing areas, lack of soap and sanitizers, and non-compliance with food safety standards.
Ferrer documented accumulated black mold and inadequate warewashing practices, marking serious health risks in a facility that provides food for several local businesses.
Read at Miami Herald
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