SMOOTHIE SPOT HIALEAH
3520 W 18 AVE, SUITE 100 · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
26 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 dented corn cans stored on shelves. Manager discarded cans. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed smoked salmon over unwashed vegetables inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon over garlic paste. Operator rearranged the products and stored smoked salmon under ready to eat foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching phone and then proceeded to food prep. Operator was advised of correct glove use and hand washing procedures. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-37-4High Priority – Spray hose at prep sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at juice preparation station sink. **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3 dented corn cans in storage shelve. Manager discarded dented cans. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (56F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (56F – Cold Holding); tuna salad (55F – Cold Holding) located at front counter. Placed about 1 hour ago. Employee put ice to food containers to cool dawn. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked mushrooms (110F – Hot Holding); sweet potatoes (110F – Hot Holding); ground turkey (135F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (127F – Hot Holding); cooked beef (127F – Cold Holding) at steam tables in front counter. Prepare 2 hours ago according to manager. Employee took cooked mushrooms, sweet potatoes cooked chicken, and cooked beef to the kitchen to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 8
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket inside hand wash sink across prep table **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon not identified as raw in menu. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed across prep table. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed across prep table. **Warning**
14-14-4Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed no basting brush at coffee station. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed inside walk in cooler containers with cooked lentils, ground beef and marinated raw chicken according to manager prepared the day before no date labeled. **Warning**
Basic 10
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed groove cutting board at prep table. **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cases of lime juice stored on walk in freezer floors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed Ice buildup in walk-in freezer **Warning**
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoops with handles inside protein powders at smoothie station. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold water faucet No working at hand wash sink by front counter. **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service containers not inverted at front counter. Operator inverted the containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:19 PM.
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2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.