How many health inspections has POWERFUEL SMOOTHIE SHOP II had?

POWERFUEL SMOOTHIE SHOP II has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has POWERFUEL SMOOTHIE SHOP II ever been shut down?

Yes, POWERFUEL SMOOTHIE SHOP II has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at POWERFUEL SMOOTHIE SHOP II?

The most frequently cited violations at POWERFUEL SMOOTHIE SHOP II are: Equipment condition, Waste properly disposed, Consumer advisory.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V42 (Equipment condition) mean?

EQUIPMENT HAZARD: Equipment in poor repair harbors bacteria in cracks, chips, and corroded areas that cannot be effectively cleaned or sanitized. Frayed gaskets allow temperature loss. Malfunctioning equipment may not maintain safe temperatures. Sharp edges from damaged equipment cause injury risk. Peeling coatings can contaminate food with paint or metal flakes. Maintain all equipment in good repair: smooth, non-absorbent, easily cleanable surfaces. Replace or repair: cracked/chipped surfaces, corroded equipment, worn gaskets, malfunctioning temperature controls. Equipment must be NSF-certified or equivalent. Conduct regular equipment maintenance and document repairs. Replace equipment that cannot be restored to safe condition.

What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?

PEST ENTRY: Unprotected outer openings (doors, windows, vents) allow entry of flies, rodents, birds, and other pests. A single open door can admit hundreds of flies in minutes — each carrying 100+ pathogens. Gaps around doors allow mice (1/4 inch) and rats (1/2 inch) to enter. Birds nest in rafters, contaminating food with droppings carrying Salmonella and Histoplasma. Protect all outer openings: install self-closing doors, tight-fitting screens on windows and vents, air curtains at frequently used entrances, door sweeps on exterior doors. Seal gaps around pipes and utility penetrations. Keep doors closed when not in active use. Maintain screens in good repair — no holes or tears.

POWERFUEL SMOOTHIE SHOP II

57 NW 183 STREET, UNIT #A, Miami Gardens, FL 33169

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: POWERFUEL SMOOTHIE SHOP II INC · License: SEA2319438

POWERFUEL SMOOTHIE SHOP II in Miami Gardens, FL has 26 inspections on record with 142 total violations (5.5 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

26Inspections

142Violations

1Closures

Data current as of February 7, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for POWERFUEL SMOOTHIE SHOP II
Date	Reason	Reopened
Jul 3, 2019	Roach activity	N/A

Inspection History (26)

Feb 7, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Sep 27, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Apr 5, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Oct 6, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 5, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Mar 20, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V16 Proper cooking temps

Aug 15, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V42 Equipment condition

Feb 25, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Oct 8, 2021 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Mar 5, 2021 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jan 5, 2021 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Oct 10, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 26, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Jul 24, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Jul 23, 2019 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs

Jul 9, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Jul 8, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Jul 5, 2019 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V42 Equipment condition

Jul 3, 2019 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V42 Equipment condition

May 14, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 15, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 5, 2018 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

May 22, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Mar 29, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 29, 2016 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Sep 28, 2016 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

How Does This Facility Compare?

POWERFUEL SMOOTHIE SHOP II has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Miami-Dade County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.5 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.07.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has POWERFUEL SMOOTHIE SHOP II had?: POWERFUEL SMOOTHIE SHOP II has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has POWERFUEL SMOOTHIE SHOP II ever been shut down?: Yes, POWERFUEL SMOOTHIE SHOP II has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at POWERFUEL SMOOTHIE SHOP II?: The most frequently cited violations at POWERFUEL SMOOTHIE SHOP II are: Equipment condition, Waste properly disposed, Consumer advisory.

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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

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