Smoothie King

5549 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Smoothie King appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 19, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “certified food protection manager” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That's lower than the typical Phoenix restaurant, which scores around 97. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 19, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food debris, similar to a stained look, on the containers on the wire racks above the 3-compartment sink, stored as clean. Same with a blender lid. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to ware-washing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection

4-601.11(A)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed the hand sink faucet, next to the ice machine, is leaking. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times

5-205.15(B)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed the freezer has a leak from the compressor fans and ice build-up is occurring. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times

4-501.11

Aug 14, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 19, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the rear facility handwashing station blocked by brooms and dust pans

5-205.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed facility without a Certified Food Manager during hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Jul 12, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed the facility operating without a certified food manager

2-102.12(A)

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed an employee drink in the rear reach in cooler without a lid and a straw stored next to food product intended for consumers

2-401.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smoothie King last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Smoothie King on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Smoothie King?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Smoothie King.

How does Smoothie King compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Smoothie King most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Smoothie King's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Smoothie King have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Smoothie King 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 King inspected?

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

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