Planet Smoothie in Brandon

1931 W Lumsden Rd, Brandon, FL 33511

Overview

Planet Smoothie in Brandon operated with an expired food permit during a January 2023 inspection, when inspectors documented 8 violations including improper storage of chemicals and cleaning agents next to clean rags in the backroom, employees not washing hands between tasks and when entering service areas, and an employee in charge unable to answer foodborne illness prevention questions. Chemicals were moved to compliant storage and hand washing procedures were reviewed during the inspection. Two follow-up focused inspections in October 2024 and March 2026 found no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.
8Violations

Last inspected FDACS: March 16, 2026

Planet Smoothie in Brandon: FDACS Inspection History (3)

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: LIZ OREJON ORE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: CHRISTOPHER AQUINO, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

Comments: Visit conducted in response to Hurricane Milton follow-up

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit· 8 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: KEVIN WORSTER, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: This food establishment was found to be operating with an expired food permit. To renew a food permit, visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520. Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the memo section of the check or money order. Request #5091569

Risk-Based Violations

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
Employee could not answer foodborne illness questions. The employee health policy was reviewed. o
7-201.11 Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PP
Backroom: Chemicals; cleaning agents, sanitizer, and insect bait stored next to clean rags. COS: The chemicals were moved to appropriate storage. x Print Date: 1/20/2023 Page 1 of 3
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
Employees were observed not washing hands in-between tasks and when entering service areas. COS: Employees washed hand when asked to do so. When to wash and proper hand washing procedures were discussed. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-501.11 Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests not removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. 6-501.112
Dead insects throughout establishment. 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
Employee not wearing hair restraints. o
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Backroom: Floor drain under three compartment sink not protected from outside incursion. o
6-501.16 After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. 6-501.16
Backroom: Mop not hung up to dry. COS: Mop was hung up. x
99 Expired Permit- The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12(1) (a)F.S., 5K-4.020(4)(b) F.A.C.
Establishment is operating with an expired permit. o

Planet Smoothie in Brandon: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Planet Smoothie in Brandon last inspected?
Planet Smoothie in Brandon was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 16, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Planet Smoothie in Brandon had?
Planet Smoothie in Brandon has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Planet Smoothie in Brandon find?
Planet Smoothie in Brandon was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 16, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Planet Smoothie in Brandon had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Planet Smoothie in Brandon has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Planet Smoothie in Brandon?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Planet Smoothie in Brandon are: 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; 7-201.11: Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 P.

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