SMOOTHIE SPOT DORAL
8351 NW 12 ST · DORAL · Dade County · FL 33126
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
08A-05-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above tortillas in walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Observed raw shell eggs stored above tortillas in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
01B-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk in cooler cooked sweet potato (55F – Cold Holding); turkey (57F – Cold Holding) spinach (65F – Cold Holding); kale (65F – Cold Holding); blueberry (66F – Cold Holding); operator said items were placed in cooler at 9:00 am. Ambient thermometer read at 68F. Reach in cooler across from bar area: sliced tomato (65F – Cold Holding); cooked beets (65F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (65F – Cold Holding); eggs (65F – Cold Holding); garlic (65F – Cold Holding); guacamole (65F – Cold Holding); shredded romaine (65F – Cold Holding); butter (65F – Cold Holding); as per operator all food had been in cooler since previous day, ambient temperature reading 68F. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Observed in reach in cooler Tuna Salad (56F- cold Holding); Shredded cheese (65F- Cold Holding); cooked beets (65F – Cold Holding); Goat Cheese (57F Cold- Holding); Feta Cheese (60F- Cold Holding); garlic (65F – Cold Holding); eggs (65F – Cold Holding) Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler cooked sweet potato (55F – Cold Holding); turkey (57F – Cold Holding), as per operator, food had been placed in walk in since the morning. Reach in across from walk in cooler: spinach (65F – Cold Holding); kale (65F – Cold Holding); blueberry (66F – Cold Holding); operator said items were placed in cooler at 9:00 am. Ambient thermometer read at 68F. Reach in cooler across from bar area: sliced tomato (65F – Cold Holding); cooked beets (65F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (65F – Cold Holding); eggs (65F – Cold Holding); garlic (65F – Cold Holding); guacamole (65F – Cold Holding); shredded romaine (65F – Cold Holding); butter (65F – Cold Holding); as per operator all food had been in cooler since previous day, ambient temperature reading 68F. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Admin Complaint** Observed in reach in cooler Tuna Salad (56F- cold Holding); Shredded cheese (65F- Cold Holding); cooked beets (65F – Cold Holding); Goat Cheese (57F Cold- Holding); Feta Cheese (60F- Cold Holding); garlic (65F – Cold Holding); eggs (65F – Cold Holding) Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
53A-10-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unable to calibrate thermometer without help from inspector. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in ware wash area used for utensils to be stored in. Operator moved items to three compartment sink to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Observed hand wash sink in ware wash area used for utensils to be stored in. **Time Extended**
11-26-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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. Nicholas hired since October 2023. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: 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. Nicholas hired since October 2023. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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. Nicholas hired since October 2023 **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: 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. Nicholas hired since October 2023 **Time Extended**
Basic 10
24-05-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.observed pots in ware wash area not inverted. Manager flipped pots for proper protection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.observed pots in ware wash area not inverted **Time Extended**
24-07-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean and sanitized pans stored in mop sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Observed clean and sanitized pans stored in mop sink. **Time Extended**
14-74-7Basic – – 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 walk in cooler ambient temperature of 55F. Observed two reach in coolers in kitchen and prep area with ambient temperature of 68F. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: 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 walk in cooler ambient temperature of 55F. Observed two reach in coolers in kitchen and prep area with ambient temperature of 68F As per operator parts for coolers were ordered. **Time Extended**
50-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
40-06-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.observed employee food stored in walk in above food for customers. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: observed no employee food at time of call back **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler ambient temperature of 55F. Observed two reach in coolers in kitchen and prep area with ambient temperature of 68F. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler ambient temperature of 55F. Observed two reach in coolers in kitchen and prep area with ambient temperature of 68F. As per operator, parts were ordered for coolers. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed case of water stored on floor of walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Observed case of water stored on floor of walk in cooler **Time Extended**
36-02-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Front area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Front area. **Time Extended**
42-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in bucket **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Observed wet mop in bucket **Time Extended**
02D-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:03 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.