SMOOTHIE SPOT II LLC

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/. Observed establishment without a license since June 2024. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Observed establishment without a license since June 2024. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sanitizer stored inside hand wash sink in back of kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Observed cleaning brush stored inside hand wash sink in back of kitchen Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin with accumulation of mold like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Observed ice bin with accumulation of mold like substance. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed open employee water bottle on preparation table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Observed open employee water bottle on preparation table. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath back exterior door leading outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Observed gap beneath back exterior door leading outside. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Missing drain plug at dumpster. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at all handwash sinks in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Observed at all handwash sinks in kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Open dumpster lid Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth on preparation table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Observed soiled dry wiping cloth on preparation table Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet WC stored on cutting board. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Observed wet WC stored on cutting board. Time Extended

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Maduros (115F - Hot Holding) at front counter. As per operator, 2 hours. Operator increase temperature and added water to hot holding unit for rapid heating.

Intermediate - Observed non-pitting surface rust on storage racks at walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee doing meat preparation with no hair restraint at preparation area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of rice stored on floor near bathrooms and plastic water bottles stored on floor near entrance to bathrooms.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets, fan guard at walk-in cooler, and reach-in cooler gaskets at front counter soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1, 2023.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell eggs stored over ginger at walk-in cooler.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Tuna (46F - Cold Holding). As per owner 1 hour, moved to reach-in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Beef empanadas (121F - Hot Holding). As per owner 2 hours, owner increased hot holding cabinet temperature for rapid heating. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Intermediate - Observed no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen.

Intermediate - Observed non-pitting surface rust on storage racks at walk-in cooler.

Intermediate - Observed water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter with no service date.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed turkey ground beef with no date marking at walk-in cooler. As per owner, two days.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed slicer stored on floor at kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic containers of rice stored on floor near bathrooms.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container with meat stored on floor at walk-in cooler and plastic containers of rice stored on floor near bathrooms. Repeat Violation

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler gasket soiled.

Basic - Observed bowl with no handle used to dispense food stored inside rice container near bathroom. Owner removed bowl. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Observed ceiling tile missing near ware washing area.

Basic - Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at kitchen area.

Basic - Observed no conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler at front counter. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Tuna salad (46F - Cold Holding) at front counter. As per manager, approximately 20 minutes.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Ground turkey (129F - Hot Holding) at steam table at front counter. As per manager, approximately 20 minutes.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary chemical test strips at 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls used to dispensed food stored in plastic containers of beans at storage area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair near water heating device at preparation area.

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed sliced onion stored on floor at preparation area. Operator moved onion sliced off the floor. Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of white, brown, and quinoa stored on floor at drys forage area. Observed plastic containers of mayonnaise stored on floor near bathroom entrances. Observed plastic containers of cooked brown beans stored on floor at walk-in cooler. Observed plastic container of raw brown beans stored at preparation area. Observed plastic container of protein powder stored on floor at front counter. Repeat Violation

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no a,burnt temperature thermometer at reach in coolers at front counter.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic water bottles stored on floor at lobby area. Observed single service utensils stored on floor at office area.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed reduced oxygen packaged salmon thawing at walk-in cooler. Coached manager on proper way to thaw reduced oxygen packaged salmon, discussed thawing procedure for items stored in reduced oxygen packaging. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris at storage area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not inverted in a manner to allow it to dry properly at mop sink.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at front counter. Operator replenished paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment offers eggs undercooked. No consumer advisory posted. Printed consumer advisory sign and manager posted on wall. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal and plastic bowls stored inside containers of beans at walk in cooler.

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located at cook line underneath stove top.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of black beans, red beans and mushrooms not stored 6 inches from floor at walk in cooler.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at 75F. Operator took container and utensils to wash rinse and sanitize. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf at cook line soiled with accumulated food debris.

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris near rack at storage area.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers of sugar and powdered smoothie enhancers not labeled at front counter area.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream (60 F - Cold Holding) at front counter area. As per manager, less than 4 hours. Employee took item to reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed brown rice (130 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manager, less than 2 hours. Observed chicken (132 F - Hot Holding) at Grill. As per manager, less than 2 hours. Manager took items to reheat to 165 F. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside container of cooked beans at walk in cooler. Manager removed item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed metal containers not inverted at preparation area. Observed pots and pans not inverted at storage area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of beans stored on the floor at preparation area. Observed plastic water bottles stored on the floor near front counter area.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in water at 77 F. Manager discarded water and took items to wash rinse and sanitize. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Located at kitchen area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves soiled with food residue at preparation area near rice cookers. Observed food residue build up at stove at front counter area. Observed reach in cooler fan covers soiled at reach in cooler containing juice near front counter area.

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled.

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (130°F - Hot Holding) at preparation table. Operator turn in the rice cooker to reheating the rice to 165°F. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-02: Observed white rice (120°F - Hot Holding) at preparation table. Operator turn in the rice cooker to reheating the rice to 165°F. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-02: Observed can opener soiled. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-02: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed blenders wet nesting at front counter. Operator moved the blenders to air dried. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-02: Observed blenders wet nesting at front counter. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair at preparation and storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-02: Light shield damaged/in disrepair at preparation and storage area. Time Extended