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SMOOTHIE SPOT HIALEAH

3520 W 18 AVE, SUITE 100 · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 11, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3482654
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8824123
DBPR license2336332

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority6 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over shredded lettuce, Employee stored salmon properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6High Priority29-37-4

High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed on vegetable sink at smoothie station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter items placed 90 minutes prior shredded lettuce (63F – Cold Holding); baby spinach 53 (63F – Cold Holding); pico de gallo (51F – Cold Holding); boiled eggs (52F – Cold Holding); tuna salad (54F – Cold Holding); salmon salad (57F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F – Cold Holding). Employee added ice to table to cool dawn. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 6

#8Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed avocados toast with sunny side eggs not identified on menu. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 5 employees no CFM present during inspection. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink next to prep area , employee provided paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Intermediate14-14-4

Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed no grad brush at coffee station. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate16-28-4

Intermediate – One-compartment sink used for warewashing. Observed vegetable washing sink at smoothie station used for ware washing. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate02D-02-4

Intermediate – Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed cookies and cakes at front counter without proper labeling , missing ingredients, address and name of business. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed at men's bathroom and kitchen areas ceiling tile missing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottle water on top on preparation table . **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles missing throughout preparation area and front counter area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign a **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:50 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 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 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.