Smoothie Bay
Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025
74
Score
Smoothie Bay appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 22, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Smoothie Bay's latest score is in line with the Key West average of 74. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee food hanker certificate for Daniela Ostojic expired on 2-2-2024.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed chair stored in front of handsink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
74
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee washing utensils, then prepping food with gloves and no handwashing in between. Employee was coached about it and washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
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. Info was provided.
11-07-5
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a chair blocking the hand sink. Chair was moved . **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee restocked the station with napkins. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles of water stored on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in standing water . Water was discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
47
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (54F - Cold Holding) on preparation table, as per employee less than 2 hours. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee changing tasks and gloves not changed.
12A-09-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean plastic container stored inside HWS. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen area.
36-37-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed spoon on vanilla and coconut power containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop in standing water at 78°F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on preparation table next to blenders. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
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May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
35
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed celery stored in the reach in cooler not protected. Operator covered the celery.
08B-02-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the front counter milk milk (68F - Cold Holding). Operator moved the milk into the reach in cooler. Per operator less than three hours.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed front counter hand wash sink blocked by a mobile cart.
31A-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the cutting board grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cellphone on working the surface of the fruit reach in cooler.
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle in the container touching the almonds and coconut
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the Ice cream scoop in standing water. Water temperature.73F **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Smoothie Bay last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Smoothie Bay on file is from Jul 22, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Smoothie Bay?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Smoothie Bay.
How does Smoothie Bay compare to other restaurants in Key West?
Smoothie Bay most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Key West average of 74.
Has Smoothie Bay's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Smoothie Bay have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Smoothie Bay means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Smoothie Bay inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Smoothie Bay is inspected around two times per year on average.
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