Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

SMOOTHIE BAY

722 DUVAL STREET · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 12, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3444304
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8733330
DBPR license5428066

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee washing utensils, then prepping food with gloves and no handwashing in between. Employee was coached about it and washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#6Intermediate11-07-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Info was provided.

#7Intermediate11-27-4

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. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a chair blocking the hand sink. Chair was moved . **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee restocked the station with napkins. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles of water stored on the floor.

#3Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in standing water . Water was discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:53 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.