Smoothie King
Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025
70
Score
Smoothie King, located at 3912 Buford Hwy in Atlanta, GA, had a moderate risk inspection on November 25, 2025. This inspection identified two major and three minor violations, including issues with response procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events, cleaning and sanitizing of food-contact surfaces, and the posting of required information. The facility has a history of mostly medium-risk inspections across its two recorded evaluations.
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Inspection History
Nov 25, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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May 21, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Violations — Nov 25, 2025 Inspection
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed no posted or stored procedures. CA: A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow and an EPA registered disinfectant effective against Norovirus available on-site at the food service establishment when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. Correction: provided PIC vomit/fecal procedures template, noted that the quat sanitizer (EPA reg no. 6836-305) on site is on EPA list G for Norovirus or PIC could obtain an alternate disinfectant such as germicid...
511-6-1.03(6)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed dark organic matter on sides, on back of (ice-facing side) of door, and around screws inside of ice machine. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Correct by 12/5/25, send picture of cleaned ice machine to Kate O'Brien
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed inspection report posted in drive-thru window displaying a score of 95 dated 12/20/22, previous inspection score was 89, dated 5/21/24. Most recent inspection report (5/21/24) posted inside of establishment but not visible to public. CA: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all time. Correction: display this inspection report upon receipt (11/25/25)
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed a large pile of un-bagged, uncovered garbage behind the dumpster. CA: Refuse shall be removed from the premises at a frequency that will minimize the development of objectionable odors and other conditions that attract or harbor insects and rodents. Send proof of correction to Kate O'Brien by 12/5/25 New Violation.
511-6-1.06(5)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed missing and cracked tiles on floors throughout facility, particularly in food preparation areas. CA: Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Correction: Clean, repair and/or replace floor tiles in food prep area to avoid build up of dirt and debris and providing harborage to insects or other pests. Send proof of repair or plans to Kate O'Brien by 12/31/25
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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