Smoothie Spot Tamiami
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
47
Score
Inspectors have visited Smoothie Spot Tamiami 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 10, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 10 violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer”, which has been cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam unit to the left of cook line fried plantains (115F - Hot Holding) as per operator less than 4 hours. Operator reheated fried plantains (175F - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment using chlorine at three compartment sink without proper test strips to measure concentration.
16-37-1
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. Observed Javier engaging in food preparation without proof of reporting agreement. Reporting agreement form was provided to operator via email and signed during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed garbage receptacle uncovered in unisex bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of food debris behind grill at cook line across from front counter.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in cooler across from three compartment sink. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer across from three compartment sink.
14-69-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over reach in cooler and shelves storing food across from three compartment sink.
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of dust in exterior of ice machine to the right of soda fridge across from front counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid of shared dumpster open at front of shopping center.
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed in reach in cooler across from three compartment sink personal coffee, seltzer water, and water bottle. Operator removed personal drinks from cooler and stored in separate container. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
47
Sep 5, 2025
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed on unisex bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on preparation table next to fryers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: Still observed. **Time Extended**
21-09-4
86
Sep 4, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 small flying insects by 3 compartment sink at the back area. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw burgers stored above slice cheese on drawers at cook line. Employee stored properly during ins. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pico de gallo (54F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler, as per operator over 4 hours. Operator discarded food during inspection. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (54F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler, as per operator over 4 hours. Operator discarded food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Operator moved can opener to dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop in standing water at 98° F, by shakes station, operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed at dishwashing area. **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed on unisex bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Cracked, broken or missing grease trap lid. Observed broken grease trap cover located inside of the establishment at dishwashing area. **Warning**
29-25-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout establishment. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Observed 3 dead small insects inside reach in cooler across 3 compartment sink. Employee clean reach in cooler during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in freezer interior at the front counter. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on preparation table next to fryers. **Warning**
21-09-4
27
Jun 17, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
86
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at hand wash sink at rear prep area blocked with vegetable dicer. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** Priority: Intermediate
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed none available for chlorine. Priority: Intermediat
16-37-1
Intermediate - Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink at rear prep area. Employee proved soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** Priority: Intermediate
31B-03-4
Basic - Observed: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in shared bathroom. Priority: Basic
32-12-5
Basic - Observed: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at reach in cooler at front counter next to ice machine. Priority: Basic
36-22-4
Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. Observed a box of rice stored on floor at entrance of front counter. Employee placed onto lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
08B-38-4
64
Jul 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
29
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. low boy:; cooked lentils ,as per operator from yesterday (54F - Cooling ) **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available at the time of the inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by the 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed by the 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked lentils packed too deep in bucket. **Warning**
03D-15-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. **Warning**
35B-01-4
43
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
37
Apr 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by the 3 compartment sink,front counter, unisex bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
90
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler: 3 door unit ; cooked rice,as per operator from yesterday. (52F - Cold Holding); marinated chicken,as per operator from yesterday. (52F - Cold Holding) cut tomatoes (48F- Cold Holding) as per operator from yesterday. cut tomatoes (48F- Cold Holding) as per operator from yesterday,pico de gallo ( 48F -Cold Holding) as per operator from yesterday **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored above cooked beans,located in the reach in cooler opposite the 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs above raw beef,located in the 3 door reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler: 3 door unit ; cooked rice,as per operator from yesterday. (52F - Cold Holding); marinated chicken,as per operator from yesterday. (52F - Cold Holding) cut tomatoes (48F- Cold Holding) as per operator from yesterday. pico de gallo ( 48F -Cold Holding) as per operator from yesterday **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by the 3 compartment sink,front counter, unisex bathroom. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed above prep area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ambient temperature at the time of the inspection at approximately 45F Reach in cooler: 3 door unit ; cooked rice,as per operator from yesterday. (52F - Cold Holding); marinated chicken,as per operator from yesterday. (52F - Cold Holding) pico de gallo ( 48F -Cold Holding) as per operator from yesterday ,cut tomatoes (48F- Cold Holding) as per operator from yesterday. ** Warning** **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets containing peanut butter stored on the floor by the front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled with accumulation food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed packs of togo drinking cups stored on the dry storage floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Smoothie Spot Tamiami last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Smoothie Spot Tamiami on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Smoothie Spot Tamiami?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Smoothie Spot Tamiami.
How does Smoothie Spot Tamiami compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Smoothie Spot Tamiami most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Smoothie Spot Tamiami's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Smoothie Spot Tamiami have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Smoothie Spot Tamiami 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 Tamiami inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Smoothie Spot Tamiami is inspected around three times per year on average.
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