Smoothie Spot 8st in Miami

Last inspected:

13810 Sw 8 St, Miami, FL 33184
Overview

Smoothie Spot 8ST in Miami operates under close state supervision following a pattern of serious compliance failures. The facility was emergency-closed on July 15, 2025 for rodent activity. Within days, inspectors found multiple high-priority violations including management awareness failures, food contact surface contamination, improper chemical storage, and employee health reporting violations across complaint inspections on July 15, 16, and 17. A July 16 callback inspection resulted in non-compliance with the emergency order.

Across 16 inspections since 2024, the facility accumulated 181 violations, averaging 11.3 per inspection — more than double the statewide average of 5.2. Employee health reporting violations appeared in 7 of the most recent 10 inspections, indicating systemic management failures in worker illness policies. Time as control violations were cited in multiple inspections in September 2025. The facility has received 2 disciplinary actions totaling $700 in fines. The most recent inspections on September 17 and 18, 2025 resulted in warnings and administrative complaint recommendations, with the September 18 inspection recommending formal disciplinary proceedings.

Most recent closure: July 15, 2025 for rodent activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

16Inspections
181Violations
1Closures
$700in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Smoothie Spot 8st in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 11.3 violations / inspection 11.3 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Smoothie Spot 8st in Miami: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Smoothie Spot 8st in Miami
DateReasonReopened
Rodent activity 08:41:00

Smoothie Spot 8st in Miami: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $700.00

Disciplinary action history for Smoothie Spot 8st in Miami
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
1--2025032418 $300.00 Jan 31, 2025 Tampa
1--2024033339 $400.00 Feb 28, 2024 Miami (Doral)

Smoothie Spot 8st in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)

— 7 inspections50 violations · 28 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections49 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections30 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Smoothie Spot 8st in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smoothie Spot 8st in Miami under active enforcement?
Records show 3 emergency order inspections between July 15, 2025 and July 17, 2025. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
When was Smoothie Spot 8st in Miami last inspected?
Smoothie Spot 8st in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 18, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
When was Smoothie Spot 8st in Miami last shut down?
Smoothie Spot 8st in Miami was last shut down on July 15, 2025 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Smoothie Spot 8st in Miami?
The most frequently cited violations at Smoothie Spot 8st in Miami are: Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has Smoothie Spot 8st in Miami had?
Smoothie Spot 8st in Miami has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Smoothie Spot 8st in Miami find?
Smoothie Spot 8st in Miami was most recently inspected on September 18, 2025 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
Has Smoothie Spot 8st in Miami ever been shut down?
Yes, Smoothie Spot 8st in Miami has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
Has Smoothie Spot 8st in Miami faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Smoothie Spot 8st in Miami has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $700.00 in fines.
How much has Smoothie Spot 8st in Miami been fined?
Smoothie Spot 8st in Miami has been fined a total of $700.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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