SMOOTHIE SPOT 8ST
13810 SW 8 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 1/31/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
7
Basic
5
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall Observed lower walls of hallway heading to restrooms in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Observed lower walls of hallway heading to restrooms in disrepair. **Time Extended**
- 16-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Observed at washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Observed No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Observed at washing area. **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter behind steam table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter behind steam table. **Time Extended**
- 27-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Observed water at mop sink 73 F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Observed water at mop sink 73F. **Admin Complaint**
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. 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 no certified manager for establishment. As per employee as of two months there is not a manager for establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: No certified food manager for establishment. 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 no certified manager for establishment. As per employee as of two months there is not a manager for establishment. **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemicals test kit was provided. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Observed chemicals test kit not provided. **Time Extended**
- 27-06-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water at triple sink 72 F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Observed water at triple sink 73F. **Admin Complaint**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink next to triple sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Observed no paper towels at hand sink next to triple sink. **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Discussed and provided via email. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: 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. **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employee Daily hired for more than 60 days without employee training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Observed food employee Daily hired for more than 60 days without employee training. **Time Extended**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water 72F at all hand wash sinks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Observed water 72F at all hand wash sinks. **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/31/2025 revealed 12 total violations (0 high priority, 7 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/30/2025
High Priority
5
Intermediate
10
Basic
6
Total
21
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall Observed lower walls of hallway heading to restrooms in disrepair. **Warning**
- 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed ginger shots for self-serve lacking proper labeling. **Warning**
- 16-04-4:Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Observed at washing area. **Warning**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter behind steam table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 27-10-4:Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Observed water at mop sink 73 F. **Warning**
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). As per employee no chlorine was available to sanitize. Employee went to buy chlorine during inspection. Retest Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Nonfood-grade bags used as liner for frotein powders at smoothie station. Observed Nonfood-grade bags used to store veggies inside reach in cooler. **Warning**
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw salmon stored over broccoli inside reach in cooler. Employee properly arranged products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (55F - Cold Holding); spring mix (52F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); corn (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (50F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (53F - Cold Holding) at front counter. As per employee for approximately 2 hrs. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 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 potatoes (111F - Hot Holding); cooked veggies (124F - Hot Holding); cooked mushrooms (127F - Hot Holding); sweet potatoes (95F - Hot Holding) on steam table at front counter. As per operator for approximately 1.5 hrs. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed red cutting board heavily soiled with black mold-like substance on prep table at kitchen. **Warning**
- 02D-12-1:Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed ginger shots made with fresh squeezed lemon, ginger and turmeric for self-serve at front counter. **Warning**
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. 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 no certified manager for establishment. As per employee as of two months there is not a manager for establishment. **Warning**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemicals test kit was provided. **Warning**
- 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water at triple sink 72 F. **Warning**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink next to triple sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 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. Discussed and provided via email. **Warning**
- 22-38-5:Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed no sani tabs or chlorine available at the premises. Employee went to buy chlorine during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employee Daily hired for more than 60 days without employee training. **Warning**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water 72F at all hand wash sinks. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/30/2025 revealed 21 total violations (5 high priority, 10 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: Observed No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: Observed hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leak in from handle at triple sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: Observed water leaking from handle at triple sink. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed red cutting board heavily soiled at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: Observed red cutting board heavily soiled at kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plates stored inside hand sink next to triple sink at kitchen. Employee removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: Observed plastic containers stored in hand sink. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/8/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/6/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside coconut flakes container at smoothie station. Employee removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under red cutting board on prep table at kitchen. **Warning**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter. **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Warning**
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef 61F - Cold Holding thawing at room temperature next to triple sink. As per employee for approximately 2 hrs. Employee started food preparation. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leak in from handle at triple sink. **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 pico de gallo (45F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (48F - Cold Holding); salmon (50F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (50F - Cold Holding); cut cherry tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (45F - Cold Holding). As per employee for 2 hrs. Employee added ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 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 ground turkey (112F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (124F - Hot Holding) on flat grill at kitchen. As per employee for an hour. Employee turned on grill for reheating. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed red cutting board heavily soiled at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plates stored inside hand sink next to triple sink at kitchen. Employee removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans, cooked lentils, cooked ground turkey and chick peas without date mark. As per employee for approximately 2 days. Employee date marked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/6/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).