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SMOOTHIE SPOT 8ST

13810 SW 8 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33184

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 28, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3394412
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8620571
DBPR license2337553

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (53F – Cold Holding); corn salad (52F – Cold Holding); boiled eggs (49F – Cold Holding); tuna salad (50F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (54F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F – Cold Holding); spinach (50F – Cold Holding) at display cooler at front counter. As per employee for approximately 2 hours. – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: Observed pico de gallo (51F – Cold Holding); corn salad (50F – Cold Holding); boiled eggs (54F – Cold Holding); tuna salad (50F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F – Cold Holding); spinach (47F – Cold Holding) at display cooler at front counter. As per employee for approximately 3 hours. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Intermediate 5

#12Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: Observed Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Time Extended**

#13Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test for chlorine provided. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: Observed No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test for chlorine provided. **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#14Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: Observed No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter. **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#15Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee training provided for employees Ana, Gretel and Juan all hired more than 60 days. – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: Observed No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee training provided for employees Ana, Gretel and Juan all hired more than 60 days. **Time Extended**

#16Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked black beans, cooked ground turkey, cooked lentils, cooked garbanzos not date mark. As per employee was prepared more than 24 hrs. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: Did not observed **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 10

#1Basic14-74-7

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler in disrepair at kitchen area. – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler in disrepair at kitchen area. **Time Extended**

#2Basic32-12-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: Observed Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Time Extended**

#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: Observed Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**

#4Basic10-12-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed 2 ice scoops stored over ice machine. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: Observed In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed 2 ice scoops stored over ice machine. **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic10-17-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 4 knife stored between 2 prep tables across flat grill. – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: Observed In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 4 knife stored between 2 prep tables across flat grill. **Time Extended**

#6Basic33-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: Observed Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter. – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: Observed No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter. **Time Extended**

#8Basic29-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed spray hose leaking at utility sink next to flat grill. – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: Observed Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed spray hose leaking at utility sink next to flat grill. **Time Extended**

#9Basic42-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: Observed Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Time Extended**

#10Basic21-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed next to coffee machine at front counter. – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: Observed Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on smooth preparation station. **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 1:47 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.