Smoothie King # 0801 Establishment # in Brandon

Last inspected:

2020 W Brandon Blvd Ste 130, Brandon, FL 33511

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

Overview

Smoothie King #0801 in Brandon had three inspections on record between January 2024 and November 2025. A sanitation inspection on November 17, 2025 cited 9 violations, including priority and priority foundation findings. An inspector documented mold-like buildup on the interior of the ice maker and ice bin in the food service area; both were cleaned and sanitized during the inspection. The three-compartment warewashing sink had incorrect chemical sanitizer concentration in the sanitizing solution, corrected on site. The person in charge did not respond correctly to questions relating to prevention of foodborne illness transmission, and the establishment lacked written procedures for responding to vomitus discharge events. Two prior focused inspections in February 2025 and January 2024 resulted in no violations cited.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.
9Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Smoothie King # 0801 Establishment # 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.

— 2 inspections
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements - Check Back Needed· 9 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: LIZ OREJON ORE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. The issues described in request#5144101 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

Risk-Based Violations

4-501.11 Chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation does not meet the criteria specified for sanitizers; is not used in accordance with the EPA-registered manufacturer's label use instructions; or quaternary ammonium compound solution does not have a minimum temperature of 75°F, a concentration as indicated by the manufacturer's use directions included in the labeling, or is not used only in water with 500 MG/L hardness or less or in water having a hardness no greater than specified by the EPA-registered label use instructions. 4-501.114(C) PP
Warewashing sink: Chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing sink was not at the correct concentration in the three compartment sink. The sanitizer filter is not working properly. COS: Chemical sanitizer concentration was corrected during the inspection. The sanitizer concentration was manually adjusted and employees will use it in this. Y x
4-602.11(C) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil used with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned throughout the day at least every 4 hours. Exception criteria for an alternative cleaning frequency not met. 4-602.11(C) PP
Back area: Mold-like build-up on the interior of the ice maker. Food service: Mold-like build-up on ice bin. COS. The ice maker and ice bin were cleaned and sanitized during the inspection. Y x Print Date: 11/17/2025 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: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees responding to an event that involves vomiting or diarrhea. Information was provided.
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) 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
Establishment: Person in charge did not respond correctly to questions that relate to preventing transmission of food borne illness. Y 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.
No Certified Food Protection Manager.

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-304.14(B) Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces not held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a proper concentration as specified in the Food Code. 3-304.14(B) (1)
Food service: Chemical sanitizer quaternary ammonia in a container with wiping cloths, measured 0 ppm concentration COS: Container with chemical sanitizer was corrected during the inspection.
4-501.14 Warewashing equipment; sinks, basins or other receptacles used for washing or rinsing raw food or laundering wiping cloths; or drainboards or equipment used to substitute for drainboards not cleaned before use, throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils and ensure the equipment performs its intended function, and at least every 24 hours when used. 4-501.14
Warewashing area: Black mold-like build-up inside of spray nozzle at three compartment sink.
4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Warewashing area: Rust and old food build-up on clean equipment racks over the 3 compartment sink.
6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14
Restroom: No self-closing door.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Warewashing area: Hole in the wall next to the entrance door between food service and 3 compartment sink.
— 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: KEVIN WORSTER, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at httos://foodpenmit fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity asox. YE wonaer aucust,maucer Mage) Leuog pt KEVIN WORSTER, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST Name and Title of Whom This Report was Issued J

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Smoothie King # 0801 Establishment # in Brandon: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smoothie King # 0801 Establishment # in Brandon last inspected?
Smoothie King # 0801 Establishment # 348972 in Brandon was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on November 17, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements - Check Back Needed.
How many inspections has Smoothie King # 0801 Establishment # in Brandon had?
Smoothie King # 0801 Establishment # 348972 in Brandon has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Smoothie King # 0801 Establishment # in Brandon find?
Smoothie King # 0801 Establishment # 348972 in Brandon was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 17, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements - Check Back Needed).
Has Smoothie King # 0801 Establishment # in Brandon had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Smoothie King # 0801 Establishment # 348972 in Brandon has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Smoothie King # 0801 Establishment # in Brandon?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Smoothie King # 0801 Establishment # 348972 in Brandon are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): 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; 4-501.11: Chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation does not meet the criteria specified for sanitizers; is not used in accordance with the EPA-registered manufacturer's label use instructions; or quaternary ammonium compound solution does not have a minimum temperature of 75°F, a concentration as indicated by the manufacturer's use directions included in the labeling, or is not used only in water with 500 MG/L hardness or less or in water having a hardness no greater than specified by the EPA-registered label use instructions. 4-501.114(C) P; 4-602.11(C): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil used with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned throughout the day at least every 4 hours. Exception criteria for an alternative cleaning frequency not met. 4-602.11(C) P.

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