Natural Vibrations Smoothie Cafe in Riviera Beach

Last inspected:

80 Blue Heron Blvd E, Riviera Beach, FL 33404
Overview

Natural Vibrations Smoothie Cafe in Riviera Beach received an inspection on August 14, 2025 that cited 9 violations, including 1 high-priority violation and 4 intermediate violations. A food employee engaged in food preparation after cleaning the ice machine without washing hands; the employee washed hands and hand washing procedures were discussed during the inspection. The ice machine interior contained black buildup and was cleaned and sanitized on site. The facility lacked a backflow prevention device on the mop sink faucet and had a direct connection between the sewage system and the 3-compartment sink drain, creating potential cross-contamination risks. Food employees could not verify awareness of their responsibility to report foodborne illness symptoms; the inspector provided a reporting agreement. Most violations were corrected on site.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
9Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Natural Vibrations Smoothie Cafe in Riviera Beach: FDACS Inspection History (1)

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· 9 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TERRI RAINEY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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.

Risk-Based Violations

4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf
Kitchen- interior of ice machine has build up of black matter. COS- ice machine cleaned and sanitized during visit.
2-103.11(O) Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf
Unable to verify that food employees are aware of their responsibility to report diagnosis and symptoms related to foodborne illnesses. Reporting Agreement provided.
2-301.14 Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet room; after caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; or after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. 2-301.14 PP
Kitchen- food employee engaged in food prep after cleaning ice machine before washing hands. COS- discussed hand washing procedures & employee washed hands. x
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
Kitchen- hand wash sink basin used for dumping ice. COS- ice removed during visit.
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 protection manager certificate available.

Good Retail Practice Violations

5-203.14 Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air gap or installation of an approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf
Kitchen- no backflow prevention device on mop sink faucet and spigot on wall
5-402.11 Direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. 5-402.11 Pf
Kitchen- 3 compartment sink is directly plumbed.
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
Backroom- no covered trash can in employee toilet room.
99 The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.
Expired food permit displayed

Natural Vibrations Smoothie Cafe in Riviera Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Natural Vibrations Smoothie Cafe in Riviera Beach last inspected?
Natural Vibrations Smoothie Cafe in Riviera Beach was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 14, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Natural Vibrations Smoothie Cafe in Riviera Beach had?
Natural Vibrations Smoothie Cafe in Riviera Beach has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Natural Vibrations Smoothie Cafe in Riviera Beach find?
Natural Vibrations Smoothie Cafe in Riviera Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 14, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Natural Vibrations Smoothie Cafe in Riviera Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Natural Vibrations Smoothie Cafe in Riviera Beach has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Natural Vibrations Smoothie Cafe in Riviera Beach?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Natural Vibrations Smoothie Cafe in Riviera Beach are: 2-103.11(O): Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) Pf; 2-301.14: Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet room; after caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; or after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. 2-301.14 P; 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.

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