Planet Smoothie in Lakeland

1606 Town Center Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803

Overview

Planet Smoothie in Lakeland has 2 inspections on record dating from February 2023 to October 2024, totaling 6 violations. An initial inspection on February 24, 2023 identified 6 priority foundation violations: the establishment lacked written procedures for vomit or diarrhea event cleanup, had no sanitizer test kit available in the back area, and provided no soap at handwashing sinks in the food prep area and near the ice machine. The inspector provided guidance for developing event response procedures. A focused inspection on October 24, 2024 conducted as a Hurricane Milton follow-up found no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
6Violations

Last inspected FDACS: October 24, 2024

Planet Smoothie in Lakeland: FDACS Inspection History (2)

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: HANNAH BRUT, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

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

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Request# 5093590. Initial inspection conducted. Grand opening planned for first part of March 2023. 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. 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.

Risk-Based Violations

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 food establishment does not have a written vomit or diarrhea event clean up procedure available. A guidance handout was given to the food establishment's management to help them write up step by step procedures for vomit and/or diarrhea event clean up. o Print Date: 2/24/2023 Page 1 of 3
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- no soap provided at the hand wash sink in the food prep area and hand wash sink across from the ice machine. o

Good Retail Practice Violations

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
Back area- no sanitizer test kit available. o
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Food service area- faucet unit on the food prep sink is leaking. o
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
Back area- no covered waste receptacle provided in the women's restroom. o
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
Back area- women's restroom door is not self closing. o

Planet Smoothie in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Planet Smoothie in Lakeland last inspected?
Planet Smoothie in Lakeland was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 24, 2024. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Planet Smoothie in Lakeland had?
Planet Smoothie in Lakeland has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Planet Smoothie in Lakeland find?
Planet Smoothie in Lakeland was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 24, 2024 (Focused Inspection).
Has Planet Smoothie in Lakeland had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Planet Smoothie in Lakeland has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Planet Smoothie in Lakeland?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Planet Smoothie in Lakeland are: 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; 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; 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.

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