Smoothie King # in Tampa

Last inspected:

15788 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618

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

Overview

Smoothie King # 0058 in Tampa had 3 inspections on record between June 2023 and October 2024. The facility received 8 violations during a comprehensive inspection in June 2023, including a high-priority violation for chemical glass cleaner stored directly over food utensils in the food service area. Two intermediate violations involved improper chemical labeling and the person in charge's inability to correctly respond to questions about foodborne illness prevention and employee health policy. An additional intermediate violation documented flying insects observed throughout the back room and food service areas. The person in charge received updated employee health guidelines and food allergy awareness training. The chemical storage and labeling violations were corrected on site during the inspection. Two follow-up focused inspections in April 2024 and October 2024 (conducted as a Hurricane Milton response) resulted in no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.
8Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Smoothie King # in Tampa: FDACS Inspection History (3)

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.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: JAMES CARROLL

Comments: Visit conducted in response to Hurricane Milton follow-up.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: PATRICIA DIAZ, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Focused inspection-Sample collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 8 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SARA FELDHAUS, 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. Food Allergy Awareness, Guidance for Written Procedures Responding to Vomiting and Diarrheal Events, updated Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.

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 unable to correctly respond to questions relating to Foodborne Illnesses. Employee Health Policy was reviewed with person in charge. o
7-102.11 Working container of poisonous or toxic materials taken from a bulk supply not clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. 7-102.11 PfPf
Food Service Area: Spray bottle of blue chemical glass cleaner not labeled with common name. COS: Spray bottle labeled.
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
Food Service Area: Spray bottle of chemical glass cleaner held on cart directly over utensils. COS: Chemical relocated to proper storage. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-501.11 Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf
Back Room Area and Food Service Area: Observed flying insects throughout areas.
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 Area: Food employees without hair restraint.
4-901.11 After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment or utensils not air-dried or not adequately drained before contact with food, or equipment or utensils dried with a cloth. 4-901.11
Warewashing Area: Clean dishes wetnesting on drying rack.
4-903.12 Single-service or single-use articles stored in a locker room, toilet room, garbage room or mechanical room; or under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips, leaking water lines or sprinkler heads, lines on which water has condensed, open stairwells or other sources of contamination. 4-903.12
Restroom: Single-service paper towels stored in toilet room. COS: Paper towels relocated to proper storage.
5-501.16(B)-(C) Waste receptacle not provided in each area where refuse is generated or commonly discarded, or where recyclables or returnables are placed, or at each lavatory or group of adjacent lavatories where disposable towels are used at handwashing lavatories. 5-501.16(B)-(C)
Back Room Area: No trash receptacle near handwashing sink.

Smoothie King # in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smoothie King # in Tampa last inspected?
Smoothie King # 0058 in Tampa was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 23, 2024. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Smoothie King # in Tampa had?
Smoothie King # 0058 in Tampa has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Smoothie King # in Tampa find?
Smoothie King # 0058 in Tampa was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 23, 2024 (Focused Inspection).
Has Smoothie King # in Tampa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Smoothie King # 0058 in Tampa has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Smoothie King # in Tampa?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Smoothie King # 0058 in Tampa 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; 7-102.11: Working container of poisonous or toxic materials taken from a bulk supply not clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. 7-102.11 Pf; 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 P.

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