SMOOTHIE SPOT MIAMI BEACH
232 5 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing by walk in cooler.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board by juice station groove.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled by reach in cooler located next to 3 compartment sink.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Shelves rushed at reach in cooler next to 3 compartment sink.
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no certificate for Claudia Castellani hired more than 60 days ago.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/18/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed maduros thawing in sink with no running water. Instructed employee on proper way. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handsink by preparation area. Employee replenished paper towel. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/19/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/28/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine door in disrepair and reach-in coolers gaskets in disrepair at warewashing and cookline area. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover at walk-in cooler soiled. Repeat Violation
- 36-36-4:Basic - Observed ceiling tile missing at warewashing area.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. Repeat Violation
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed ice machine missing door leaving ice unprotected from contamination. Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cooked potatoes at walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink at front counter. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - Observed no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at warewashing area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/28/2024 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 3/28/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen and ceiling soiled in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen and ceiling soiled in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Observed current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine door in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Observed ice machine door in disrepair. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Observed fan cover in walk in cooler soiled. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Time Extended**
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed ice machine missing door leaving ice unprotected from contamination. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Observed ice machine missing door leaving ice unprotected from contamination. **Time Extended**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over sweet potatoes and vegetables in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Observed raw shrimp stored over potatoes and vegetables in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 29-37-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink at front counter. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/28/2024 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/2/2023
High Priority
7
Intermediate
4
Basic
13
Total
24
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl no handle stored in sugar container.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen and ceiling soiled in walk in cooler.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine door in disrepair.
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Observed in kitchen area near warewashing area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler soiled.
- 21-11-4:Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at vegetable reach in cooler at front server station.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed operator thawing meat in standing water in back kitchen prep area.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed ice machine missing door leaving ice unprotected from contamination.
- 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed bottles of soda stored in drink ice in front server station.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over sweet potatoes and vegetables in walk in cooler.
- 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
- 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed bottles of soda stored in drink ice in front server station.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beets (58F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (60F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (56F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding) all cold holding at front service station.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steak (90F - Hot Holding); chicken (117F - Hot Holding) all holding at kitchen cook line. Observed ground beef (132F - Hot Holding); chicken (116F - Hot Holding); white rice (112F - Hot Holding); spinach rice (108F - Hot Holding) all hot holding at front service station. Educated operator on proper hot holding. Operator placed items to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-27-4: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.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed coffee cup stored in hand sink in front service station.
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Luis Escocia no manager certificate.
- 11-26-1: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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/2/2023 revealed 24 total violations (7 high priority, 4 intermediate, 13 basic).
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Phone: (786) 580-3146
Website: http://smoothiespotmiami.com/
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★★★★½ (4.6/5)
(762 reviews)Price Level
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Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025