Downtown Smoothie Shack in Plant City
Last inspected:
119 E Reynolds St, Plant City, FL 33563Downtown Smoothie Shack, a convenience store limited food service establishment in Plant City, was shut down and remains out of business as of March 2026. The facility operated without a valid food permit and was cited for 13 violations during a June 2025 inspection, including a priority violation for cold-held tapioca pearls measured at 44°F, exceeding the required maximum of 41°F. Two stop-sale orders issued the same day required the voluntary destruction of time/temperature control foods found at improper temperatures. Additional violations included chemicals stored improperly over an ice maker, lack of written procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events, and employee health policy deficiencies. The person in charge did not correctly answer questions about preventing foodborne illness transmission. All correctable violations were addressed on site by the establishment, and the inspector provided guidance handouts on norovirus cleaning, employee health, dishwashing, and vomiting/diarrhea cleanup procedures.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Downtown Smoothie Shack in Plant City: 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
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection. The establishment is closed and out of business.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 13 violations· 2 stop-sale orders· Operating Without Permit
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.
Norovirus Cleaning Procedures handout, Employee Health and Foodborne Illnesses handout, Dishwashing procedures guide
handout, and Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout provided.
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.
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
Establishment: Person in charge did not respond correctly to questions that relate to
preventing transmission of food borne illness.
o
3-501.16(A)(2)
Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below.
3-501.16(A)(2) PP
Processing area: Internal temperature of Tapioca pearls cooked in cooler, measured 44 F.
COS: stop-sale release. Food items were voluntarily discarded.
x
Print Date: 6/4/2025
Page 1 of 3
21
Pf
Citation Description: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and
packaged by a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24
hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at
41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day the original container is opened onsite not counted as
day 1. 3-501.17(B) Pf
Observation: Processing area: No date marking on opened strawberry tapioca pearls cooked in the
refrigerator. COS: Food was opened 2 days ago and was marked correctly.
x
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 procedures for employees responding to an event that
involves vomiting or diarrhea. Information was provided.
7-201.11
Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food,
equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic
material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above
food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PP
Back area: Various bottles of chemicals (hand sanitizer, cleaners liquids) stored over ice
maker. COS: Chemicals were relocated to proper storage.
x
7-202.11
Poisonous or toxic materials that are not required for the operation or maintenance
of the food establishment or intended for retail sale is present in the establishment. 7-202.11 PfPf
Back area: Spray cans of raid fly insect killer, stored over ice maker, used by establishment
is labeled "for indoor household use" only. COS: Spray cans were removed from back area.
6-301.11
Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with
hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not
provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean
towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high
velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
Warewashing area: No soap available at hand washing sink. COS: Soap was provided.
5-205.11
Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee
use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf
Warewashing area: Hand washing sink blocked with multiples plastic containers and cut
boards. COS: Hand washing sink made accessible.
Good Retail Practice Violations
4-302.12
Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use
in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a
suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the
temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf
Processing area: No probe thermometer available. COS: Probe thermometer was obtained.
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)
Back area: The ice scoop is stored on top of the ice maker and uncovered. COS. The ice
scoop was cleaned.
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
Processing area: Cooler not working properly and unable to hold food at 41 F or less. COS:
Cooler was adjusted and checked.
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
Warewashing area: No quaternary ammonium sanitizer test kits available. COS: Test kits
were obtained.
6-202.14
Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not
provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14
Restroom: No self-closing door.
99
Expired Permit - The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit.
500.12(1)(a), F.S., 5K-4.020(5), F.A.C.
This food establishment was found to be operating with an expired food permit. To obtain a
food permit, contact the business center at 850-245-5520.
A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
Downtown Smoothie Shack in Plant City: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (2)
Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.
| Date | Order Type | Product | Brand/Lot | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures. | |
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures. |
Downtown Smoothie Shack in Plant City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Downtown Smoothie Shack in Plant City last inspected?
- Downtown Smoothie Shack in Plant City was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 17, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Downtown Smoothie Shack in Plant City had?
- Downtown Smoothie Shack in Plant City has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Downtown Smoothie Shack in Plant City find?
- Downtown Smoothie Shack in Plant City was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 17, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Downtown Smoothie Shack in Plant City had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, Downtown Smoothie Shack in Plant City has 2 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.
- What are the most common violations at Downtown Smoothie Shack in Plant City?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Downtown Smoothie Shack in Plant City 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; 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf; 5-205.11: Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 Pf.
Nearby Establishments to Downtown Smoothie Shack
Stories You May Have Missed Plant City
Murphy USA in Plant City Stored Kratom and Snacks in the Restroom
A March 2026 FDACS inspection found candies, snacks, and kratom stored inside the restroom at a Plant City Murphy USA, t…
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with Downtown Smoothie Shack. How we collect and verify this data.