Smoothie King in Bradenton

Last inspected:

3543 53rd Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34210

Part of: Smoothie King Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

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.

2FDACS Insp.
6Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

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

Inspector: RICHARD BRASHER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Emergency Response Assessment Hurricane Idalia

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: RICHARD MUNSON, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: The WRITTEN procedure for Vomit/Diarrheal Cleanup must address the following• Required minimum components: – Segregation of affected area – Removal of ill person – Use of PPE (e.g., gloves, face covering) – Cleaning & disinfecting affected area – What to do with exposed FEULSS (Food,Utensils,Equipment,Linens,SingleServeItems) – Disposal of clean-up materials

Risk-Based Violations

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) PfPf
Retail area- no Certified food manager, priority violation. o
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) PfPf
Back area- person in charge does not know of the food-born illnesses or an employee health reporting policy. o
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 PP
Processing area, retail area- employees observed entering and exiting the back/processing/retail areas and processing customers orders without washing hands. Observed employee putting on disposable gloves without washing hands. Cos- person I charge counseled. x Print Date: 10/31/2022 Page 1 of 3 24 Pf Citation Description: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf Observation: Back area- there is no written procedure for cleanup. See comments. o
95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
Retail area- there is no certified food protection manager for this establishment. o

Good Retail Practice Violations

2-303.11 Food employee wearing jewelry, other than a plain ring such as a wedding band, on their arm or hand while preparing food. 2-303.11
Processing area- employees observed wearing rings while processing customer orders. o
2-402.11 Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11
Processing area- employee observed processing customer orders without hair restraint. o

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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