Smoothie King # 634 in Tampa

Last inspected:

7873 Gunn Hwy, Tampa, FL 33626

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

Overview

Smoothie King #634 in Tampa has 2 inspections on record since June 2023, with 7 total violations. Both inspections identified priority-level food safety issues that were corrected during the inspection visit.

The October 2025 inspection documented a sanitizer concentration failure in the three-compartment sink (quaternary ammonium at undetectable levels), yogurt held at 45°F instead of the required 41°F or below, and chemical produce wash stored directly on top of an ice maker — creating potential cross-contamination risk. All three issues were corrected on site. The inspector also noted the person in charge was unable to correctly answer questions about foodborne illness prevention and employee health policy; this was reviewed during the inspection. A June 2023 inspection found an employee beginning food prep without washing hands after entering from the back room (corrected on site when instructed) and lack of written procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events (guidance provided to management).

All violations documented across both inspections were marked as corrected on site or addressed through management training.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
7Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Smoothie King # 634 in Tampa: 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
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 4 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. Dishwashing Procedures, Food Allergy Awareness, Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.

Risk-Based Violations

4-501.11 Chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation does not meet the criteria specified for sanitizers; is not used in accordance with the EPA-registered manufacturer's label use instructions; or quaternary ammonium compound solution does not have a minimum temperature of 75°F, a concentration as indicated by the manufacturer's use directions included in the labeling, or is not used only in water with 500 MG/L hardness or less or in water having a hardness no greater than specified by the EPA-registered label use instructions. 4-501.114(C) PP
Warewashing Area: Sanitizer solution in 3-compartment sink has undetectable concentration of quaternary ammonium. COS: Sanitizer solution properly prepared. x
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
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
Food Service Area: Internal temperature of yogurt recently placed in reach in cooler measures 45 F. COS: Out of temperature products relocated to freezer to quick chill to 41 F or less before placed in proper refrigeration. x
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 Room Area: Containers of chemical produce wash held directly on top of ice maker. COS: Chemicals relocated to proper storage away from food, utensils, single-use items, and equipment. x
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 3 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. Guidance for Written Procedures Responding to Vomiting and Diarrhea Events, Norovirus Cleanup Procedures, Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.

Risk-Based Violations

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 responding to a vomiting or diarrheal event. Information regarding written procedures provided to the person in charge.
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
Food Service Area: Observed employee enter area from back room and begin to work with food without first washing hands. COS: Employee washed hands when instructed to do so. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

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 Area: Several scoops stored in protein powders with handles submerged in products.

Smoothie King # 634 in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smoothie King # 634 in Tampa last inspected?
Smoothie King # 634 in Tampa was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 15, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Smoothie King # 634 in Tampa had?
Smoothie King # 634 in Tampa has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Smoothie King # 634 in Tampa find?
Smoothie King # 634 in Tampa was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 15, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Smoothie King # 634 in Tampa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Smoothie King # 634 in Tampa has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Smoothie King # 634 in Tampa?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Smoothie King # 634 in Tampa are: 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; 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 Pf; 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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