Inspection Report

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SMOOTHIE SPOT DORAL

8351 NW 12 ST · DORAL · Dade County · FL 33126

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 14, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3497540
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8873377
DBPR license2326854

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority7 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#12High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored above tortillas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front bar: cold bar: cooked sweet potato (50F – Cold Holding); cut tomato (50F – Cold Holding); cheese (56F – Cold Holding); tuna salad (46F – Cold Holding). As per operator food is placed on line and replaced continuously. Less than 4 hours prior to inspection food was on line. Inspector suggested more ice and provided TPHC form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenAdmin Complaint
#14High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line: cooked peppers (112F – Hot Holding). Operator turned heat up on stove. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 7

#15Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dishes in hand sink next to warewash area. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in kitchen. Inspector was provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#17Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no thermometer on site. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate53B-01-5

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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#19Intermediate11-26-1

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. Observed no training or agreement forms for any employees. **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink in men's restroom. **Warning**

Warning
#21Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust where clean dishes are held. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 11

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed in disrepair outside of walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag stored on shelf where containers for customers are kept below. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cases of chicken on floor thawing. Observed bag of onions stored on floor outside of walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed paper towel and soap dispensers in restrooms soiled with dust. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in standing water ambiently. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in bucket. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:50 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 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.