Miami Shores, Miami-Dade County

SMOOTHIE EXPRESS MIAMI SHORES

9440 NE 2 AVE, Miami Shores, FL 33138

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 Intermediate
Aug 22, 2024
City
Miami Shores
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Closed
Inspections
8

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.

Aug 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31B-02-4

Detail 23088313

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at customers bathroom. Employee provided paper towels during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23088312

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container used to scoop brown sugar . Manager removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 23088311

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on the floor next to mop sink. Manager store mop properly. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23088314

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with brown sugar not labeled across from flat grill. Manager labeled product during inspection. Corrected On-Site

May 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31B-02-4

Detail 22846942

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

14-01-5

Detail 22846944

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container used to scoop ice. Manager discarded container. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22846943

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler torn. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 22846941

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve containers not inverted at kitchen. Manager inverted single serve containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 22846940

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation

Jan 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 6Basic: 6Total: 12

11-07-5

Detail 22575308

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

11-27-4

Detail 22575301

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. Provided manager with poster. Manager printed and posted sign.

11-26-1

Detail 22575305

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. Provided manager with form. Manager printed reviewed and had employee sign form. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22575304

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed a container of tuna salad, as per manager prepared on 1/17/24 not date labeled.

41-17-4

Detail 22575310

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle that contains Fabuloso unlabeled. Manager labeled bottle with name. Corrected On-Site

29-28-4

Detail 22575299

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed filter date marked 8/18/2022.

22-20-5

Detail 22575309

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

14-01-5

Detail 22575306

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in ice machine.

14-11-5

Detail 22575300

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler torn.

36-02-5

Detail 22575303

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

42-01-4

Detail 22575302

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

02D-01-5

Detail 22575307

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of dressing, Cesar, raspberry vinaigrette and ranch not labeled by type

Mar 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

11-07-5

Detail 21869586

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

31B-02-4

Detail 21869588

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Operator provided during inspection Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 21869587

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

13-03-4

Detail 21869590

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

08B-38-4

Detail 21869591

Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles of water. Manager rearranged. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 21869592

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 21869585

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers kitchen. Manager rearranged. Corrected On-Site

14-12-4

Detail 21869589

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Ice scoop.

Aug 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

13-03-4

Detail 21274403

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 21274401

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

02D-03-4

Detail 21274400

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed beet juices in front for self service with no label.

36-27-5

Detail 21274399

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

29-11-4

Detail 21274402

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak from water filter located above the mop sink.

Jan 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 12Total: 15

08A-05-6

Detail 20780808

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon over ready to eat cooked tuna Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 20780811

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

41-17-4

Detail 20780805

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

22-20-5

Detail 20780816

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 20780809

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle on cup used to dispense brown sugar.

36-34-5

Detail 20780802

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 20780815

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

13-03-4

Detail 20780812

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraints.

08B-38-4

Detail 20780810

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of water on floor. Repeat Violation

02D-03-4

Detail 20780813

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed beet juices in front for self service with no label.

05-09-4

Detail 20780814

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler near smoothie area.

23-03-4

Detail 20780804

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler exterior soiled. Repeat Violation

25-27-4

Detail 20780807

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.

36-27-5

Detail 20780806

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Repeat Violation

21-09-4

Detail 20780803

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed wet soiled towel in food storage area.

Oct 25, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 20610093

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on shelves above flat top grill. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-25: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on shelves above flat top grill. Time Extended

Aug 24, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

08A-05-6

Detail 20454695

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw lobster stored above ready to eat wraps. Employee rearranged for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

12A-02-4

Detail 20454698

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee washing dirty dishes then started to prepare food without washing hands prior.

53B-01-5

Detail 20454702

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.

02C-02-5

Detail 20454703

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several items with no date marking, as per employee, items were made several days prior to inspection.

22-20-5

Detail 20454700

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

36-34-5

Detail 20454701

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-73-4

Detail 20454693

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

08B-38-4

Detail 20454699

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on the floor. Employee put on shelf. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20454696

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on shelves above flat top grill.

22-16-4

Detail 20454694

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

36-27-5

Detail 20454697

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.