Pembroke Pines, Broward County

SMOOTHIE SPOT

10261 PINES BLVD, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
5 High Priority
Jan 21, 2026
City
Pembroke Pines
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 21, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 10

12A-07-5

Detail 24317063

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 24317056

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over Chicken soup in Cooler next to Asber Cooler Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-09-4

Detail 24317062

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed Chef touched raw pork then proceeded to prepare food Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 24317054

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following foods in flip top cooler held at Turkey bacon; (46F - Cold Holding))Rice; (48F)Cooked chicken; (48F) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 24317061

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice ; (130F - Hot Holding)Quinoa; (128F - Hot Holding)Black beans; (128F - Hot Holding); Cooked Chicken (109F - Hot Holding) Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 24317057

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

53A-02-7

Detail 24317058

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-02-5

Detail 24317059

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked lentils in Walk In Cooler cooked at 11:00am yesterday 1/20/26 not date marked

41-17-4

Detail 24317055

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing a bluish liquid identified as Windex glass cleaner. Item locate under Handwash sink at front counter

51-13-4

Detail 24317060

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

Sep 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 24078566

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed hard boiled eggs cold held at 44F and bacon at 45F. As per operator, both items transfer to unit 3 hours prior to the inspection. Advise operator to put ice packs on items for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Observed hard boiled eggs at 57F , no bacon available. Per operator, eggs transfer to front line 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice packs on eggs for quick chill. Admin Complaint

53A-01-7

Detail 24078561

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: No food manager certification available Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 24078559

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: No paper towels at this time. Admin Complaint

53B-02-5

Detail 24078565

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Observed No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: No proof of employees training available. Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 24078558

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed 2 new employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Not complied Admin Complaint

22-31-4

Detail 24078563

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. -Observed accumulation of rust buildup on can opener blade. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Violation not complied. Admin Complaint

08B-38-4

Detail 24078560

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed container with food item stored on walk in freezer floor. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Observed container with food items stored on walk in freezer floor. Admin Complaint

31B-04-4

Detail 24078564

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: No hand washing sign at the time of callback inspection Admin Complaint

08B-12-5

Detail 24078562

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with waffle powder in kitchen area. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Observed several uncovered containers with various food items including waffle powder. Admin Complaint

Jul 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 8Basic: 6Total: 15

03A-02-5

Detail 23920062

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed hard boiled eggs cold held at 44F and bacon at 45F. As per operator, both items transfer to unit 3 hours prior to the inspection. Advise operator to put ice packs on items for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 23920057

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed pot and utensils stored inside hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53A-01-7

Detail 23920066

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 23920063

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53B-02-5

Detail 23920068

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Observed No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23920060

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed 2 new employees. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23920059

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-31-4

Detail 23920054

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. -Observed accumulation of rust buildup on can opener blade. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23920061

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on lentil soup stored in walk in cooler. As per operator, item cooked yesterday more than 24 hours. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23920065

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed container with food item stored on walk in freezer floor. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

10-06-5

Detail 23920058

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop with handle stored in salt container. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-04-4

Detail 23920055

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08B-12-5

Detail 23920056

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with waffle powder in kitchen area. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-12-4

Detail 23920067

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 3 wet wiping cloths in kitchen areas not stored in sanitizer solution between uses. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 23920064

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed waffle powder, vanilla protein powder and strawberry protein powder removed from their original containers no labeled. Warning

Jan 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 23483542

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed pico cold held at 45F in front line cooler. Per operator, item transfer to unit 1.5 hours prior to the inspection. Item over potion in container above chill rim. Operator transfer over potion to walk in cooler for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: At the time of callback inspection, pico cold held at 44F. Admin Complaint

53A-01-7

Detail 23483544

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: At the time of callback inspection, Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 23483545

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: At the time of callback inspection, no paper towels found at handwash sink. Admin Complaint

31B-03-4

Detail 23483541

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Not complied. Admin Complaint

10-06-5

Detail 23483543

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -Observed scoops with handles stored in salt and oatmeal containers. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Scoop with handle found in salt container. Admin Complaint

31B-04-4

Detail 23483540

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Not complied Admin Complaint

Dec 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 12

50-17-3

Detail 23386854

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurants license expired on 12/01/2024. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23386850

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked peas in walk in cooler. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over strawberries and mayonnaise in glass door refrigerator. Operator removed eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-09-4

Detail 23386851

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touched soiled door and then engaged in food preparation without changing gloves. After brief education, employee changed gloves and wash hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23386857

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed pico cold held at 45F in front line cooler. Per operator, item transfer to unit 1.5 hours prior to the inspection. Item over potion in container above chill rim. Operator transfer over potion to walk in cooler for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23386858

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked chicken hot held at 111F in kitchen. Per operator, chicken cooked less than 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator reheat chicken to 176F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23386855

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed various utensils stored in handwashing sink in kitchen. Operator removed utensils. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 23386856

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23386849

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23386859

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23386852

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk in freezer and cooler floor. Repeat Violation Warning

10-06-5

Detail 23386853

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -Observed scoops with handles stored in salt and oatmeal containers. Repeat Violation Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23386860

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen. Warning

Jul 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

03A-02-5

Detail 23017003

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked rice on food preparation table at 70F. Per operator, rice transfer from walk in cooler 30 minutes before the inspection. Advised operator to placed rice on ice bath and transfer to walk in cooler. Operator placed items in walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 23017004

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked chicken and ground turkey hot held in frontline steam table at 128-130F. Per operator both items cooked and transfer to front line 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator reheat both items to 181-185F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 23017002

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade.

31B-02-4

Detail 23017007

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cookline. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

13-03-4

Detail 23017001

Basic - Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

14-10-4

Detail 23016999

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Observed a splash guard needed at hand washing sink at coolkine.

08B-38-4

Detail 23016998

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with food items stored on walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

10-06-5

Detail 23017006

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -Observed scoop with handle stored in container with oatmeal. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 23017005

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

21-12-4

Detail 23017000

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet in-use wiping cloth at front counter not stored in sanitizer solution between uses.

02D-01-5

Detail 23016997

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed waffle mixture removed from the original container not labeled.

Apr 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

05-07-4

Detail 22667917

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Observed no probe thermometer in establishment. Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 22667918

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning Time Extended

Feb 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 4Total: 12

03A-02-5

Detail 22665507

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed at 1:45 p.m. tuna salad (50F - Cold Holding); corn (54F - Cold Holding); pico (56F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (55F - Cold Holding); guacamole (55F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (58F - Cold Holding). Per operator, all items placed in unit at 11:30 a.m. Note: Refrigerator was turned off. Operator transfer all items to walk in cooler for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22665505

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked mushrooms hot held at 122F and cooked rice at 109F. As per operator, rice and mushrooms cooked 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator reheat rice to171F and mushrooms to 166F. Observed cooked chicken hot held in front line steam table at 125F. Operator reheat to 178F. Chicken cooked and placed in unit 2.5 hours prior to the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-03-5

Detail 22665510

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Warning

53A-10-4

Detail 22665509

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed lack of managerial control in reference to having major reach in cooler with TCS foods in operation. Warning

05-07-4

Detail 22665506

Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22665513

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink on cookline used as dump sink, evidence by waste food found inside. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22665514

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22665511

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22665512

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22665508

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various food items stored on walk in freezer floor. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-08-5

Detail 22665504

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed scoops with handles stored in ice machine. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 22665515

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawing at room temperature in kitchen area. Warning

Nov 14, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 22444939

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut tomatoes in glass door cooler. Operator relocate raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22444937

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front line.

11-26-1

Detail 22444940

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

31B-03-4

Detail 22444938

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at front line