Smoothie King in Bradenton
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3543 53rd Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34210Part of: Smoothie King Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Smoothie King in Bradenton had two FDACS inspections on record between October 2022 and September 2023. The October 31, 2022 focused inspection documented six violations including priority and priority foundation findings. An inspector observed employees entering processing and retail areas and handling customer orders without washing hands, and noted one employee put on disposable gloves without first washing hands — the person in charge was counseled on the violation. The facility lacked written procedures for vomit and diarrheal cleanup addressing required components including segregation of affected areas, removal of ill persons, use of personal protective equipment, cleaning and disinfecting, handling of exposed food and equipment, and proper disposal of cleanup materials. The inspector also found the facility had no certified food manager on staff and the person in charge could not correctly respond to questions about foodborne illnesses or employee health reporting policies, indicating a lack of required knowledge. A September 1, 2023 follow-up inspection showed zero violations and was conducted as an emergency response assessment for Hurricane Idalia.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Smoothie King in Bradenton: FDACS Inspection History (2)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· Met Requirements
Risk-Based Violations
Good Retail Practice Violations
Smoothie King in Bradenton: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Smoothie King in Bradenton last inspected?
- Smoothie King in Bradenton was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 1, 2023. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Smoothie King in Bradenton had?
- Smoothie King in Bradenton has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Smoothie King in Bradenton find?
- Smoothie King in Bradenton was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 1, 2023 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Smoothie King in Bradenton had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Smoothie King in Bradenton has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Smoothie King in Bradenton?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Smoothie King in Bradenton are: 2-102.11(A): Demonstration of knowledge not in compliance. At least one Priority violation observed during the inspection, the establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program, and the person in charge is unable to respond correctly to food safety questions relevant to the operation. 2-102.11(A), (B), (C)(1) and (4)-(16) Pf; 2-102.11(C): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C) (2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 2-301.14: Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet room; after caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; or after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. 2-301.14 P.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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