Smoothie King in Gainesville

Last inspected:

2231 Nw 13th St Ste 30, Gainesville, FL 32609

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

Overview

Smoothie King in Gainesville had one FDACS inspection on record on August 19, 2024, which identified 11 violations including priority and priority foundation findings. A priority violation documented that a chemical spray bottle was stored directly next to single-use gloves on a storage rack in the back room, creating a risk of contamination; the chemical was relocated during the inspection. Additional priority foundation violations cited that the person in charge could not verify employee health reporting responsibilities in writing and incorrectly answered questions about employee health policy procedures. A second priority foundation violation found an unidentified chemical spray bottle on the storage rack, which was properly labeled during the inspection. The facility was also unable to provide a required probe thermometer for cold-holding temperature verification. The inspection was completed with the requirement that citations be corrected and initialed, with corrected violations noted as completed on site.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
11Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Smoothie King in Gainesville: FDACS Inspection History (1)

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
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 11 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: KENNETH DAVIDSON, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

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. Informational Handouts Provided: Employee Health Guide, Reporting Agreement, Certified Food Protection Manager and Vomiting and Diarrheal Handouts.

Risk-Based Violations

2-103.11(O) Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf
Food establishment was unable to provide employee health reporting responsibilities in a verifiable manner during the inspection.
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 incorrectly responded to some questions relating to their employee health policy. o
7-102.11 Working container of poisonous or toxic materials taken from a bulk supply not clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. 7-102.11 PfPf
Back Room Area - Chemical spray bottle was unidentified on storage rack. COS - Chemical spray bottle was properly labeled during the inspection.
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
Back Room Area - Chemical spray bottle was stored next to single use gloves on storage rack. COS - Chemical spray bottle was adequately relocated during the inspection. Y x
6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
Back Room Area - No soap and no means of drying hands provided at the hand wash station. Retail Processing Area - No means of drying hands at the hand wash station.
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.
Food establishment does not have a valid certified food protection manager certificate.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-302.12 Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf
Food establishment could not provide a required probe thermometer for taking cold holding temperatures of perishable foods.
6-202.15 Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15
Retail Area - Double front doors have a visible gap exposing daylight. Doors are not tight fitting.
3-304.12(C)-(F) During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil not stored on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment; in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particles to the drain when used with moist foods; in a clean, protected location when used only with food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or in a container of water maintained at 135°F or greater. 3-304.12(C)-(F)
Back Room Area - Ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine between times of use. Discussed with person in charge. COS - Ice scoop was washed, rinsed and sanitized before completion of the inspection.
4-903.11(A) Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. 4-903.11(A)
Back Room Area - Boxes of single use article such as lids and cups are stored directly on the floor near rear exit door.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Back Room Area - Observed multiple damaged and missing floor tiles near ice machine, ware washing equipment and cold storage.

Smoothie King in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smoothie King in Gainesville last inspected?
Smoothie King in Gainesville was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 19, 2024. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Smoothie King in Gainesville had?
Smoothie King in Gainesville has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Smoothie King in Gainesville find?
Smoothie King in Gainesville was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 19, 2024 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Smoothie King in Gainesville had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Smoothie King in Gainesville has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Smoothie King in Gainesville?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Smoothie King in Gainesville are: 2-103.11(O): Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) Pf; 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; 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf.

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