Smoothie Spot Miami Beach
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025
64
Score
Smoothie Spot Miami Beach, located at 232 5 St, Miami Beach, FL, had a recent inspection on 2025-10-02 resulting in a Moderate Risk score of 64. The inspection identified one critical, two major, and two minor violations. Among the noted issues were raw animal food stored improperly over produce and a dishmachine not sanitizing correctly, though this was corrected on-site.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed tomatoes at walk in cooler..
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink next to dishwasher at warewashing area. Employee provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink next dishwasher at warewashing area. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dishwasher not sanitizing correctly with a reading of 0ppm. Employee change sanitizer bucket, dishwasher now reads 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
16-55-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at cook line reach in cooler torn.
14-11-5
64
May 13, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and tiles soiled throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler near the walk in cooler.
23-03-4
90
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no certificate for Claudia Castellani hired more than 60 days ago.
53B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing by walk in cooler.
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board by juice station groove.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled by reach in cooler located next to 3 compartment sink.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Shelves rushed at reach in cooler next to 3 compartment sink.
14-33-4
70
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed ice machine missing door leaving ice unprotected from contamination. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Observed ice machine missing door leaving ice unprotected from contamination. **Time Extended**
08B-02-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over sweet potatoes and vegetables in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Observed raw shrimp stored over potatoes and vegetables in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink at front counter. **Time Extended**
29-37-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen and ceiling soiled in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen and ceiling soiled in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine door in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Observed ice machine door in disrepair. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Observed fan cover in walk in cooler soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Observed current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
50
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 7 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 28 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at front counter area. **Warning**
29-37-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed food employee touch phone and began to portion food at front counter area. Discussed hand washing procedures with employee. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (52F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding) at front line. As per employee, less than 3 hours. Advised employee to submerge containers in ice or take to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed white rice (107F - Reheating); black beans (109F - Reheating) at front line. As per employee, items were placed at front line more than 2 hours prior. Advised employee items need to be reheated to 165F. Employee increased steam table temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (99F - Hot Holding) at room temperature at preparation area. As per employee, less than 1 hour. Advised employee to reheat to 165F. Observed cooked beef (112F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (109F - Hot Holding); cooked plantains (110F - Hot Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per employee, less than 2 hours. Employee took items to reheat to 165F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic bags and metal container stored in hand sink at ware washing area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Observed food employees Ana, Abrel, Vanya employed more than 2 months, no proof of employee training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lentils not date marked at walk in cooler. As per employee, items were prepared on the previous day. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of 3 door reach in cooler at preparation area soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed single service spoons not inverted at front counter not inverted and single service knives not inverted at customer area. **Warning**
25-02-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket in disrepair. **Warning**
36-51-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at reach in cooler at smoothie preparation area. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust near cook line. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at front counter area. **Warning**
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 employee phone on preparation table at front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of chocolate ice cream mix stored on floor at back storage area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at storage area and walk in cooler. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottles inside reach in cooler near 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at preparation area. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups stored on floor at back storage area. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service trays not inverted at kitchen and front counter area. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at juice preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with food debris throughout kitchen and front counter areas. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking front pipe underneath hand sink at ware washing area. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at fro t counter and kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
11
Nearby Restaurants