Smoothie King in Miami

Last inspected:

14473 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33176

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

Overview

Smoothie King in Miami has been operating without a valid food permit across both of its inspections on record. An inspection on March 17, 2023 documented seven violations including a priority foundation citation for the manager's inability to answer food safety questions related to foodborne illness prevention and the absence of written procedures for responding to vomitus or diarrhea discharge events. A follow-up focused inspection on August 21, 2023 found the establishment still operating with an expired permit. The facility was directed to renew its permit through the FDACS Food Permit portal.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
8Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Smoothie King in Miami: 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.

— 2 inspections
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Focused Inspection· 1 violation· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: GUISELLA URIBE, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Visited the establishment to follow up on Request# 5101180. This food establishment was found to be operating with an expired food permit. To renew a food permit, visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520. The issue described regarding Request# 5101180 was addressed with the person in charge during the visit.

Good Retail Practice Violations

99 Expired Permit - The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12(a)(1), F.S., 5K-4.020(5), F.A.C.
Food establishment is operating without a valid 2023 food permit. o
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit· 7 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: RICHARD BRASHER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx . RICKY JAMES, MANAGER RICHARD BRASHER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

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
Manager could not answer foodborde illness related questions. Information was e-mailed. 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
There are no written procedures for the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea. Information e-mailed. o
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.
No certified food manager o Print Date: 3/17/2023 Page 1 of 3

Good Retail Practice Violations

2-402.11 Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11
Front area: No hair restraint on the employees. o
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)
Front area: The in-use ice cream scoops are stored in a dry container, as opposed to either in the product or in a working running water dipper well. COS. The scoops were relocated to being stored in the product. x
4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Back area: Heavy frost buildup on the interior of the "greens" freezer. o
99 Expired Permit- The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12(1) (a)F.S., 5K-4.020(4)(b) F.A.C.
The 2023 food permit has not been paid. Payment was due by January 1st, 2023. o

Smoothie King in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smoothie King in Miami last inspected?
Smoothie King in Miami was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 21, 2023. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Smoothie King in Miami had?
Smoothie King in Miami has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Smoothie King in Miami find?
Smoothie King in Miami was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 21, 2023 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Focused Inspection).
Has Smoothie King in Miami had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Smoothie King in Miami has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Smoothie King in Miami?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Smoothie King in Miami 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; 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; 2-402.11: Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11.

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