Smoothie King in Trinity

Last inspected:

10720 State Road 54 Ste 107, Trinity, FL 34655

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

Overview

Smoothie King in Trinity has 2 FDACS inspections on record spanning June 2022 to September 2023. The June 2022 inspection identified 11 violations during the permit application review, including critical employee health policy failures. An inspector observed an employee not washing hands before touching clean utensils in the prep area and noted the facility had no employee health policy requiring sick workers to report symptoms — both priority violations. Additional findings included black residue on the ice machine drain line, a handwashing sink blocked by stored containers and cleaning equipment, and missing handwashing soap. All violations were corrected on site during the inspection. A September 2023 focused inspection conducted for Hurricane Idalia assessment found no violations. No stop-sale or stop-use orders have been issued.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
11Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Smoothie King in Trinity: 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

Inspector: PEDRO LLANOS, EVNIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Offsite Focused Visit to conduct assessment for Hurricane Idalia.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 11 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: Visit #: 9999-7182-1945-57

Comments: Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. 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. Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business.

Risk-Based Violations

4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf
Back area: Observed black residue on the drain line inside of the ice machine. COS: Ice machine was cleaned and sanitized. x
2-201.11(A) The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) PP
No employee health policy. COS: Guidelines provided. x
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
Prep area: Observed employee not washing hands before touching clean utensils. COS: Instructed employee when to wash 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
Back area: Hand washing sink used to stored empty container, cleaning equipment in front of the hand washing sink. COS: Person in charge unblocked the hand washing sink. x Print Date: 6/22/2022 Page 1 of 4 8 Pf Citation Description: 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 Observation: Back area: No soap and hand drying devices. COS: Soap and paper towel provided by the person in charge. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-202.15 Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15
Back area: Back door open, not receiving anything. o
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
Prep area: Observed employees not wearing any hair restraint. o
3-304.14(B)(1) Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces not held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a proper concentration as specified in the Food Code. 3-304.14(B)(1)
Prep area: Sanitizer solution measured less than 200 ppm. COS: Solution was remixed to the appropriate concentration. x
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)
Prep area: Scoop handles not exposed from food during storage. o
4-501.14 Warewashing equipment; sinks, basins or other receptacles used for washing or rinsing raw food or laundering wiping cloths; or drainboards or equipment used to substitute for drainboards not cleaned before use, throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils and ensure the equipment performs its intended function, and at least every 24 hours when used. 4-501.14
Prep area: Observed slime buildup on sprayer nozzle near the blender rinse station. o
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Ware washing area: Faucet at three compartment sink is leaking. Floor drain missing cover. o
6-501.16 After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. 6-501.16
Back area: Wet mop not hung to dry. o

Smoothie King in Trinity: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smoothie King in Trinity last inspected?
Smoothie King in Trinity was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 2, 2023. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Smoothie King in Trinity had?
Smoothie King in Trinity has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Smoothie King in Trinity find?
Smoothie King in Trinity was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 2, 2023 (Focused Inspection).
Has Smoothie King in Trinity had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Smoothie King in Trinity has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Smoothie King in Trinity?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Smoothie King in Trinity are: 2-201.11(A): The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) P; 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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