Smoothie King in Miami
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19817 Nw 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33169Part of: Smoothie King Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Smoothie King in Miami has been inspected twice by FDACS, with 12 total violations on record. Both inspections were consultation visits focused on food safety management practices. The facility was cited twice for the same foundational violations: the person in charge did not correctly answer questions about foodborne illness prevention, and the establishment lacked written procedures for employees to follow during vomit and diarrhea cleanup events. The May 2, 2025 inspection documented 10 additional violations, with an employee health guide provided to address gaps in the person in charge's knowledge of foodborne illness symptoms and transmission. The most recent inspection on May 2, 2025 resulted in a determination that sanitation inspection requirements were met.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
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.
— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 10 violations· Met Requirements
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.
Visit conducted in response to request # 5130759.
Consultation visit with food establishment management.
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 did not answer questions related to foodborne illnesses and symptoms.
Employee health guide provided.
Y
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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
Establishment does not have written employee procedures for cleanup of a vomit and
diarrhea event.
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.
Certified food protection manager certificate not available during inspection.
Good Retail Practice Violations
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. 6-202.15Repeat
Backroom Area: Visible gap along bottom of back door leading outside.
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: Scoops stored next to reach-in freezer between uses found inside
container with stale water at 79 degrees when checked with an accurate probe thermometer. COS: Scoops
where moved into an empty container during inspection.
4-501.11
Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not
kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part
of can opener not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a
container is opened. 4-501.11
Food Service Area: Observed reach-in cooler next to reach-in freezer has a broken wheel
and is in disrepair.
4-601.11(C)
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food
residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Food Service Area: Ice cream display case found with old food debris accumulation.
Ingredient display case found with old food debris accumulation. Backroom Area: Heavy soil and debris
accumulated on exterior of ice machine.
5-205.15(B)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Food Service Area: Ice scream scoops storage container unit water faucet in disrepair.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning
not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Backroom Area: Soil and debris on floor around three compartment sink. Dust accumulation
on ceiling vent above three compartment sink. Food Service Area: Soil and debris on floor throughout. Soil
and debris on shelving under prep tables.
99
The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.
Valid 2025 Food Permit not available in establishment during inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements
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.
Consultation visit with food establishment management. Request#5103604
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
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.
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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.
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 May 2, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
- 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 May 2, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
- 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; 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.
- Does Smoothie King in Miami have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Smoothie King in Miami has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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.
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