State inspectors turned up a long list of food safety problems at Supermercados El Bodegon on West Sample Road in Margate, issuing stop-use and stop-sale orders on several foods and pieces of equipment after a surprise visit. The 14-page state report describes raw fish with mold, chilled foods kept too warm, and sanitation issues that made some items unsafe to eat. Inspectors also noted meat-cutting equipment with encrusted buildup, bakery goods sitting out at room temperature, and workers using damaged gloves while handling exposed foods. Despite all that, the supermarket stayed open while officials issued orders and demanded fixes.
What inspectors documented
According to the Miami Herald, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services…..