How many inspections has Southernmost Smoothie Shop in Key West had?

Southernmost Smoothie Shop in Key West has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Southernmost Smoothie Shop in Key West find?

Southernmost Smoothie Shop in Key West was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 15, 2023 (Met Inspection Requirements).

Has Southernmost Smoothie Shop in Key West had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Southernmost Smoothie Shop in Key West has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Southernmost Smoothie Shop in Key West

Name: Southernmost Smoothie Shop in Key West Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: September 15, 2023

1219 Duval St 1219 Duval Street, Key West, FL 33040

Monroe County · Health Food Store w/FS · FDACS
Owner: Ultrakop LLC
FDACS Estab #: 379778

Overview

Southernmost Smoothie Shop in Key West had one inspection on record, on September 15, 2023, at which inspectors documented 22 violations. The inspector found that the person in charge could not correctly answer questions about preventing foodborne illness transmission and could not provide written procedures for cleanup of vomit and diarrheal events. A probe thermometer was not available for food temperature measurement in the food service area. The backroom area had multiple fruit flies at the ware wash sink and in the fruit storage area. A live rooster was present in the retail area hallway between the receiving door and restroom, which was removed by the person in charge during the inspection. The inspector provided employee health guidelines, a reporting agreement, and guidance for written procedures for biohazard cleanup. The inspection disposition was "Met Inspection Requirements," indicating compliance with corrective action requirements.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.

22Violations

Last inspected FDACS: September 15, 2023

Southernmost Smoothie Shop in Key West: 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.

2023 — 1 inspection

Sep 15, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 22 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SCOTT HOUSE, 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. Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. 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. o

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

Person in charge at time of inspection could not show written employee procedures for cleanup of a vomit and diarrhea event.

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

Food Service Area: hand sink at smoothie station missing hand towels and soap. COS: Provided at time of inspection.

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

Food Service Area: Hand sink at smoothie bar blocked by employee stool. COS: Stool removed at time of inspection.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-204.11 Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D)

Backroom Area: Ambient air thermometer missing in reach in dairy cooler. Food Service Area: Ambient air thermometer missing in smaoothie prep station cooler.

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 Service Area: Probe thermometer not available at time of inspection.

3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an adequate descriptive identity statement; if made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight; an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; or nutritional labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) and (6)

Retail Area: Four slices of in house packaged key lime pie in retail display cooler missing ingredient labeling. COS: Voluntarily removed from retail sale at time of inspection by person in charge. x

3-302.12 Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12

Food Service Area: Multiple containers of smoothie ingredients at smoothie bar removed from original container and not labeled as to contents.

6-501.11 Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf

Backroom Area: Multiple fruit flies at ware wash sink and in fruit storage area.

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: Front door open throughout inspection without protection from screening.

6-501.11 Live animal allowed on the premises and exception conditions specified in the Food Code not met. 6-501.115 Pf

Retail Area: Roster in hallway between receiving door and restroom. COS: Removed at time of inspection by person in charge.

3-304.12(B) During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil stored in food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3-304.12(B)

Food Service Area: Handle of ice scoop stored touching ice in ice bin. COS: Properly stored at time of inspection.

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)

Food Service Area: Ice cream scoop stored in container of water at service counter.

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)

Backroom Area: Multiple single service items stored on floor at single service storage rack.

4-501.12 Surfaces that are subject to scratching or scoring not resurfaced or discarded when they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. 4-501.12

Food Service Area: Cutting board at smoothie prep station scored and pitted.

4-302.14 Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf

Backroom Area: Chlorine sanitizer test strips not available at time of inspection

5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)

Backroom Area: Drain line of cooling unit drips to bucket on floor. Drain plug for ware wash sink not available at time of inspection.

5-203.14 Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air gap or installation of an approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf

Backroom Area: Threaded faucet at mop sink missing backflow prevention device.

5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17

Backroom Area: Coved trash can missing in only restroom.

5-501.16(B)-(C) Waste receptacle not provided in each area where refuse is generated or commonly discarded, or where recyclables or returnables are placed, or at each lavatory or group of adjacent lavatories where disposable towels are used at handwashing lavatories. 5-501.16(B)-(C)

Food Service Area: Trash can not available at hand sink at service counter.

6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11

Food Service Area: Damaged floor tiles various areas behind service counter.

99 The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.

Food permit not displayed or available at time of inspection. o Print Date: 9/15/2023 Page 3 of 5

Southernmost Smoothie Shop in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Southernmost Smoothie Shop in Key West last inspected?: Southernmost Smoothie Shop in Key West was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 15, 2023. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Southernmost Smoothie Shop in Key West had?: Southernmost Smoothie Shop in Key West has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Southernmost Smoothie Shop in Key West find?: Southernmost Smoothie Shop in Key West was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 15, 2023 (Met Inspection Requirements).
Has Southernmost Smoothie Shop in Key West had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Southernmost Smoothie Shop in Key West has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Southernmost Smoothie Shop in Key West?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Southernmost Smoothie Shop in Key West 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; 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; 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 Pf.