Smoothie Spot Downtown

228 Ne 1 Avenue, Miami, FL 33132

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited Smoothie Spot Downtown six times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 3, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Smoothie Spot Downtown trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 3, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.

12A-10-4

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.

11-27-4

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

16-37-1

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

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter area. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.observed employee bag stored near clean dishes located front counter area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter area.

31B-04-4

Apr 10, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

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

31B-04-4

Jan 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed protein powder not label behind front counter. Operator labeled product during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

11-27-4

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

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53A-05-6

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans, cooked lentils inside walk in cooler not date labeled ,As per operator food was made more than 24 hours. Operator labeled beans and lentils in side walk in cooler during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board in the back prep table next to oven. Operator removed it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on the front hands sink next juice maker. And in the back hands sink next 3 sink compartment. Operator printed and posted signs during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside mop bucket in the back storage room.

42-01-4

Aug 23, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Feb 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 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

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottles of water., plastic containers with pico de Gallo. Walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen.

31B-04-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Sep 20, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smoothie Spot Downtown last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Smoothie Spot Downtown on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Smoothie Spot Downtown?

Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Smoothie Spot Downtown.

How does Smoothie Spot Downtown compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Smoothie Spot Downtown most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Smoothie Spot Downtown's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Smoothie Spot Downtown have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Smoothie Spot Downtown means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Smoothie Spot Downtown inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Smoothie Spot Downtown is inspected around two times per year on average.

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