Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Extended

SMOOTHIE SPOT DORAL

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 3, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Extension given, pending
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3474622
Visit number3
Inspection Visit ID8874518
DBPR license2326854

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#9High Priority08A-05-6

High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: observed raw eggs stored above tortillas that are ready to eat. **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#10Intermediate53A-10-4

Intermediate – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: observed manager in charge unable to tell inspector what temperature to calibrate the thermometer to. **Time Extended**

Warning
#11Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: 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. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: 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**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: observed pots and pans not inverted at time of call back. **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic14-74-7

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 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: 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 at time of call back as per operator, parts were ordered for reach in coolers. Walk in cooler defrosting. **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: observed no license provided at time of call back. **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: 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. As per operator, parts were ordered for reach in coolers, walk in cooler defrosting because of ice buildup. No TCS food present in walk in cooler or reach in coolers at time of call back report. **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: observed raw beef in pot on floor of ware wash area at time of call back report. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic36-02-5

Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: 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**

Warning
#7Basic42-01-4

Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: observed mop stored in mop bucket at time of call back. **Time Extended**

Warning
#8Basic02D-01-5

Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: observed container of sugar with no label at time of callback **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 1:25 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.