Smoothie Express Miami Shores
Last inspected: Aug 22, 2024
78
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Smoothie Express Miami Shores, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 22, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “no paper towels” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Miami Shores average 71, so Smoothie Express Miami Shores is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
5
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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**
31B-02-4
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**
14-01-5
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**
42-01-4
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**
02D-01-5
78
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
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**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
74
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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.
11-07-5
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. Provided manager with poster. Manager printed and posted sign.
11-27-4
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**
11-26-1
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.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle that contains Fabuloso unlabeled. Manager labeled bottle with name. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed filter date marked 8/18/2022.
29-28-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in ice machine.
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
36-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
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
02D-01-5
41
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Operator provided during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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.
11-07-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers kitchen. Manager rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Ice scoop.
14-12-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles of water. Manager rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
61
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
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.
02D-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak from water filter located above the mop sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Smoothie Express Miami Shores last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Smoothie Express Miami Shores on file is from Aug 22, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Smoothie Express Miami Shores?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Smoothie Express Miami Shores.
How does Smoothie Express Miami Shores compare to other restaurants in Miami Shores?
Smoothie Express Miami Shores most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Shores average of 71.
Has Smoothie Express Miami Shores' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Smoothie Express Miami Shores have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Smoothie Express Miami Shores means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Smoothie Express Miami Shores inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Smoothie Express Miami Shores is inspected around two times per year on average.
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