SMOOTHIE SPOT 8ST

Name: SMOOTHIE SPOT 8ST
Address: 13810 SW 8 ST, MIAMI, FL, 33184, US
Rating: 79.2

13810 SW 8 ST, MIAMI, FL 33184

License #2337553

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79.2 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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SMOOTHIE SPOT 8ST in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 79.2 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 18, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 46 total violations — 9 critical, 13 major, 24 minor.

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The latest inspection on September 18, 2025 shows 5 observation rows: 1 critical, 0 major, and 4 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep table next to kitchen entrance. Operator removed the towel.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed spray hose at prep sink leaking.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing over cook line at kitchen.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front line cold table pico de gallo (49F - Cold Holding); corn (45F - Cold Holding); cooked beets (50F - Cold Holding); cooked carrots (51F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (55F - Cold Holding); cut cherry tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (53F - Cooling); feta cheese (51F - Cold Holding) as per operator for less than 2 hrs.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under white cutting board at front counter.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front line cold table pico de gallo (49F - Cold Holding); corn (45F - Cold Holding); cooked beets (50F - Cold Holding); cooked carrots (51F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (55F - Cold Holding); cut cherry tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (53F - Cooling); feta cheese (51F - Cold Holding) as per operator for less than 2 hrs.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 3 knives stored between prep tables at kitchen. Operator removed the knives.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service bowls not inverted on shelve over smoothie station.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed spray hose at prep sink leaking.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink behind register at front counter. Operator provided.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing over cook line at kitchen.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open cup on prep table next to kitchen entrance.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on prep table next to kitchen entrance. Operator removed the phone.
[03E-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed on steam table at front counter sweet potato (43F - Reheating); cooked chicken (106F - Reheating) as per operator for less than 2 hrs. Operator reheated products. Retest sweet potato (170F - Reheating); cooked chicken (167F - Reheating)
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed shredded beef stored inside non food grade bag inside reach in freezer at kitchen.
[27-24-5] Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed triple sink water 80F at kitchen.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in cooler with ice build next to flat grill.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employee Chobel and Dayana both hired for more than 60 days no proof of employee training.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep table next to kitchen entrance. Operator removed the towel.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under white cutting board at front counter.
[27-25-4] Hot water at mop sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mop sink water 80F.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water 80F on both hand sink sat front counter. Observed water 80F on hand sink at kitchen area.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside chocolate protein powder under cold table at front counter.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed half case of water bottles stored on floor behind front counter. Operator placed at 6 inches from the floor.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed lower walls on hallway leading to restroom in disrepair.
[27-10-4] No hot running water at mop sink. Observed water 79 F at mop sink.
[35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 20+ rodent droppings behind reach in cooler next to cook line. Observed 10+ rodent droppings behind reach behind reach in cooler condenser. Observed 8+ rodent droppings under plastic storage shelve across restrooms. Observed 4+ rodent droppings inside storage case on plastic storage shelves across restrooms. Observed 8+ rodent droppings inside side storage box with plastic bags on plastic storage shelves across restrooms. Observed 1 rodent droppings inside ladies restroom behind trash can. Observed 4+ rodent droppings under mop sink. Observed 2 rodent droppings under cold table at front counter.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Butter cups (78F - Cold Holding) under cold table at front counter. As per operator for more than 4 hrs.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled next to kitchen entrance.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink behind warmer at front counter. Observed behind steam table at front counter.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (123F - Hot Holding); sweet potatoes (120F - Hot Holding); on steam table at front counter.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
[27-24-5] Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water 81F at triple sink.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing over cook line.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spring mix (54F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (49F - Cold Holding); corn (50F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (53F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (52F - Cold Holding) as per operator for less than 4 hrs. Observed Butter cups (78F - Cold Holding) under cold table at front counter. As per operator for more than 4 hrs.

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SMOOTHIE SPOT 8ST

Mixed Health Record

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