J's Smoothie Cafe in Madison

Last inspected:

178 E Base St, Madison, FL 32340
Overview

J'S Smoothie Cafe in Madison has been inspected 3 times since August 2023. The most recent inspection on April 24, 2025 found 3 violations, including a repeat citation for an unclean ice machine interior that was cleaned and sanitized during the inspection and a missing sanitizer test kit. An August 2023 initial inspection documented 5 violations, including the absence of sanitizer test strips, missing written procedures for vomiting and diarrheal event response, and failure to ensure employees understood health reporting responsibilities. The facility corrected the ice machine violation on site during the April 2025 inspection. A focused inspection in August 2024 following Hurricane Debby found no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.
8Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

J's Smoothie Cafe in Madison: 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.

— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: ROY BROGAN JR, 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.

Risk-Based Violations

4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPfRepeat
Interior of ice machine is unclean above ice line. COS cleaned and sanitized during 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)
There is no ambient air thermometer in the cooler (37 degrees F).
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
There are no sanitizer test strips available.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: JUAN RODRIGUEZ

Comments: Visit performed to follow-up on Hurricane Debby.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 5 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. Initial inspection conducted per request # 5100523. 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. 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. Informational handouts and guidance provided: Hand washing signage, minimum construction standards for retail food establishments, vomiting and diarrheal guidance, certified food protection manager flyer, employee health guide and reporting agreement.

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 could not provide employee health reporting responsibilities in a verifiable manner. 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
Food establishment could not provide a written procedure for responding to the cleanup of a vomiting and diarrheal event. Inspector provided departmental vomiting and diarrheal guidance.
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 could not provide a current certified food protection manager certificate during the inspection.

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
Food establishment does not have sanitizer test strips.
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
Lobby Area - Unisex restroom does not contain a covered wastebasket.

J's Smoothie Cafe in Madison: Frequently Asked Questions

When was J's Smoothie Cafe in Madison last inspected?
J's Smoothie Cafe in Madison was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on April 24, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has J's Smoothie Cafe in Madison had?
J's Smoothie Cafe in Madison has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of J's Smoothie Cafe in Madison find?
J's Smoothie Cafe in Madison was most recently inspected by FDACS on April 24, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has J's Smoothie Cafe in Madison had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, J's Smoothie Cafe in Madison has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at J's Smoothie Cafe in Madison?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at J's Smoothie Cafe in Madison are: 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; 4-601.11(A): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) Pf; 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).
Does J's Smoothie Cafe in Madison have any repeat violations?
Yes, J's Smoothie Cafe in Madison has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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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