SMOOTHIE SPOT 8ST
13810 SW 8 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33184
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed shredded beef stored inside non food grade bag inside reach in freezer at kitchen. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front line cold table pico de gallo (49F – Cold Holding); corn (45F – Cold Holding); cooked beets (50F – Cold Holding); cooked carrots (51F – Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (55F – Cold Holding); cut cherry tomatoes (52F – Cold Holding); boiled eggs (53F – Cooling); feta cheese (51F – Cold Holding) as per operator for less than 2 hrs. **Warning**
03E-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed on steam table at front counter sweet potato (43F – Reheating); cooked chicken (106F – Reheating) as per operator for less than 2 hrs. Operator reheated products. Retest sweet potato (170F – Reheating); cooked chicken (167F – Reheating) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
27-25-4Intermediate – Basic – Hot water at mop sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mop sink water 80F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-24-5Intermediate – Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed triple sink water 80F at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink behind register at front counter. Operator provided. **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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 Chobel and Dayana both hired for more than 60 days no proof of employee training. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water 80F on both hand sink sat front counter. Observed water 80F on hand sink at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 9
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing over cook line at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open cup on prep table next to kitchen entrance. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on prep table next to kitchen entrance. Operator removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in cooler with ice build next to flat grill. **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 3 knives stored between prep tables at kitchen. Operator removed the knives. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under white cutting board at front counter. **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service bowls not inverted on shelve over smoothie station. **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed spray hose at prep sink leaking. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep table next to kitchen entrance. Operator removed the towel. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 7:59 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.