SMOOTHIE SPOT HIALEAH
3520 W 18 AVE, SUITE 100
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 12/18/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
6
Basic
12
Total
21
Inspection Details:
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed at preparation table next to standing reach in cooler. **Warning**
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean containers stored on the floor next to HWS across from standing reach in cooler. **Warning**
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone on preparation table next to reach in cooler. **Warning**
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of carrots stored on the floor in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop in protein powder container at front counter smoothie station. **Warning**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at HWS at front counter. **Warning**
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed faucets at HWS at front counter not working. **Warning**
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of single service cups stored on the floor across from men's bathroom. **Warning**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table next to standing reach in cooler. **Warning**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar at front counter coffee station not labeled. **Warning**
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed in kitchen area. As per operator for 2 hours. Operator placed the container on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at preparation sink next to ice machine at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna salad (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding) at front counter. As per operator for less than 2 hours. Operator placed the tuna salad and shredded cheese on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. **Warning**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bottles of hand soap and container lids in HWS across from standing reach in cooler. **Warning**
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at front counter coffee station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed assorted cookies and cakes at front counter without minimum labeling. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at HWS sink next to three compartment sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Warning**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired certifications for all employees. Certifications expired 08/2024. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/18/2024 revealed 21 total violations (3 high priority, 6 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 7/12/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
3
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at men's bathroom and kitchen areas ceiling tile missing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Observed at men's bathroom and kitchen areas ceiling tile missing. **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles missing throughout preparation area and front counter area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Observed tiles missing throughout preparation area and front counter area. **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign a **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Observed no handwashing sign at front counter hand wash sink. **Time Extended**
- 29-37-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed on vegetable sink at smoothie station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed on vegetable sink at smoothie station. **Time Extended**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed avocados toast with sunny side eggs not identified on menu. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Observed avocados toast with sunny side eggs not identified on menu. **Time Extended**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 employees no CFM present during inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Observed 5 employees no CFM present during inspection. **Time Extended**
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed no grad brush at coffee station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed no grad brush at coffee station. **Time Extended**
- 16-28-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - One-compartment sink used for warewashing. Observed vegetable washing sink at smoothie station used for ware washing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: One-compartment sink used for warewashing. Observed vegetable washing sink at smoothie station used for ware washing. **Time Extended**
- 02D-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed cookies and cakes at front counter without proper labeling , missing ingredients, address and name of business. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed cookies and cakes at front counter without proper labeling , missing ingredients, address and name of business. Cookies and cakes no labeled. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/12/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/11/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
6
Basic
4
Total
13
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at men's bathroom and kitchen areas ceiling tile missing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottle water on top on preparation table . **Warning**
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles missing throughout preparation area and front counter area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign a **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over shredded lettuce, Employee stored salmon properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed on vegetable sink at smoothie station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter items placed 90 minutes prior shredded lettuce (63F - Cold Holding); baby spinach 53 (63F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (52F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (54F - Cold Holding); salmon salad (57F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding). Employee added ice to table to cool dawn. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed avocados toast with sunny side eggs not identified on menu. **Warning**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 employees no CFM present during inspection. **Warning**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink next to prep area , employee provided paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed no grad brush at coffee station. **Warning**
- 16-28-4:Intermediate - One-compartment sink used for warewashing. Observed vegetable washing sink at smoothie station used for ware washing. **Warning**
- 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed cookies and cakes at front counter without proper labeling , missing ingredients, address and name of business. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/11/2024 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 6 intermediate, 4 basic).