Smoothie King in Sarasota

Last inspected:

8442 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243

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

Overview

Smoothie King 1150 in Sarasota underwent a food safety inspection on January 27, 2026 and was found operating without a valid food permit. The inspection resulted in 3 violations, all of which were corrected during the inspection and initialed by the operator. An electronic copy of the completed report was to be submitted to FDACS for final processing.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

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3Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Smoothie King in Sarasota: 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
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 3 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: SCOTT RAPRAGER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected].

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
Food Service, Proper hair restraint missing on food handling employees
3-304.12(B) During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil stored in food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3-304.12(B)
Food service, scoop handle for powders in contact with product. Scoop removed and properly stored
99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2), F.A.C. The food establishment shall complete the permitting process within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 for further assistance.
The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. The Food Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate fee within 10 days. Electronic online payment by credit card or e-check is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Contact the Business Center by email at [email protected] or by calling 850-245-5520 for further assistance. o

Smoothie King in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smoothie King in Sarasota last inspected?
Smoothie King 1150 in Sarasota was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 27, 2026. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
How many inspections has Smoothie King in Sarasota had?
Smoothie King 1150 in Sarasota has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Smoothie King in Sarasota find?
Smoothie King 1150 in Sarasota was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 27, 2026 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
Has Smoothie King in Sarasota had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Smoothie King 1150 in Sarasota has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Smoothie King in Sarasota?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Smoothie King 1150 in Sarasota are: 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; 3-304.12(B): During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil stored in food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3-304.12(B).

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