Smoothie King in Cooper City
Last inspected:
8783 Stirling Rd, Cooper City, FL 33328Part of: Smoothie King Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Smoothie King #1263 in Cooper City has four FDACS inspections on record since March 2025, with a total of 12 violations across two sanitation inspections and zero violations on two focused sampling inspections. The facility has been cited twice for the same priority foundation violation: lacking written procedures for employees to respond to vomit and diarrheal events, with guidance provided by the inspector both times. A person-in-charge training gap regarding foodborne illness prevention was also documented in both sanitation inspections. On March 18, 2025, a high-priority violation was issued when an employee did not wash hands after using a POS system and before donning gloves to prepare food; the employee corrected this on site and proper handwashing procedures were reviewed with management. On November 4, 2025, a handwashing sink in the backroom was blocked by a rolling cart, which was properly stored during the inspection. The facility's most recent inspection on November 18, 2025 was a focused sampling inspection with zero violations.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Smoothie King in Cooper City: FDACS Inspection History (4)
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.
— 4 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 8 violations· Met Requirements
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.
Consultation visit with food establishment management. Request#5143118
The issues described in request # 5143118 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.
Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomit and Diarrheal event business resource provided.
Risk-Based Violations
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
Person in charge at time of inspection could not answer questions that relate to foodborne
illness.
2-501.11
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 PfPfRepeat
Person in charge at time of inspection could not show written employee procedures for
cleanup of a vomit and diarrhea event.
5-205.11
Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee
use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf
Backroom Area: Hand sink at ware wash sink blocked by rolling cart. COS: Cart properly
stored at time of inspection.
6-301.14
Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all
handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food
employees. 6-301.14
Backroom Area: hand washing sign not present at hand sink in only restroom.
Good Retail Practice Violations
6-202.13
Insect control device used to electrocute or stun flying insects not designed to
retain the insect within the device; or insect control device located over a food preparation area or not
installed to prevent dead insects and fragments from being impelled onto or falling on exposed food; clean
equipment, utensils, or linens; or unwrapped single-service or single-use articles. 6-202.13
Backroom Area: Wall mounted bug attraction device on wall directly above hand sink paper
towel dispenser.
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
Food Service Area: Employee not effectively restraining hair at time of processing.
5-501.11
Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not
kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors when located outdoors; or indoor receptacles that contain food
not kept covered when not in continuous use or after they are filled. 5-501.113
Outside Area: Dumpster uncovered and full.
6-501.11
Maintenance tools such as brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners, and similar items not
stored so they do not contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service and single-use
articles; or not stored in an orderly manner that facilitates cleaning the area used for storing the
maintenance tools. 6-501.113
Backroom Area: Maintenance ladder stored touching ice machine at entrance of backroom.
COS: Properly stored at time of inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 4 violations· Operating Without Permit
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.
Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit
payment in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. Payment by check or money
order is also accepted, but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the
processing of your food permit application.
Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full will result
in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food
permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the
Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business.
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.
A visit was conducted in response to request #5127397
Employee Health Guidelines, Reporting agreement, Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal
Events, and Food allergy awareness guide, were provided via Email.
The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food
safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit.
This food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. The Food Establishment shall begin the permitting process
within 10 days. Food establishment can apply online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at
850-245-5520 for further assistance.
Risk-Based Violations
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
The person in charge did not correctly answer questions related to food-borne illnesses,
symptoms, and employee reporting responsibilities. Employee health guide and reporting agreement
provided via Email.
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2-501.11
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 PfPf
The establishment does not have a policy in place for proper response to vomit or diarrheal
events. Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events provided via
Email.
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
Food Service Area: Employee did not wash hands after using a touch POS system and
before donning gloves to prepare food. COS: Food employee washed hands upon instructions and proper
hand washing procedures were discussed with management during the inspection.
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Good Retail Practice Violations
99
The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12, F.S.,
5K-4.020(2), F.A.C. The food establishment shall complete the permitting process within 10 days. Contact
the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 for further assistance.Repeat
The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit since 01/01/2025. An
application for a food permit has been submitted. See comments.
Smoothie King in Cooper City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Smoothie King in Cooper City last inspected?
- Smoothie King #1263 in Cooper City was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on November 18, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Smoothie King in Cooper City had?
- Smoothie King #1263 in Cooper City has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Smoothie King in Cooper City find?
- Smoothie King #1263 in Cooper City was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 18, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Smoothie King in Cooper City had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Smoothie King #1263 in Cooper City has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Smoothie King in Cooper City?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Smoothie King #1263 in Cooper City 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; 2-501.11: 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; 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.
- Does Smoothie King in Cooper City have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Smoothie King #1263 in Cooper City has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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; 2-501.11: 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.
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