SMOOTHIE SPOT KENDALL DRIVE
11559 SW 88 ST, Miami FL 33176
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach stuck on glue trap dying underneath steam table at front counter.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2021017138 | Feb 16, 2021 | Sep 17, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of bleach stored next to juicer machine at front counter. Observed bottle of bleach stored next to black beans in dish area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bottle of bleach stored inside hand sink at front counter.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle of bleach not labeled at front counter.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at front counter.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed drill stored on shelf above prep area in kitchen.
Mar 2, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on pair of gloves and begin to prepare customer order without first washing hands.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed habanero peppers stored directly inside non food grade bag inside reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator discarded product.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (118F - Hot Holding); cooked potatoes (87F - Hot Holding); sweet potatoes (90F - Hot Holding); black beans (115F - Hot Holding); quinoa (128F - Hot Holding); brown rice (127F - Hot Holding); white rice (130F - Hot Holding); black beans (131F - Hot Holding) at steam table facing front door.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of bleach stored next to juicer machine at front counter. Observed bottle of bleach stored next to black beans in dish area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bottle of bleach stored inside hand sink at front counter.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle of bleach not labeled at front counter.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at front counter.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed drill stored on shelf above prep area in kitchen.
Nov 25, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed quinoa (110F - Hot Holding); sweet plantains (118F - Hot Holding); cooked potatoes (120F - Hot Holding); black beans (118F - Hot Holding); rice (120F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (118F - Hot Holding); cooked ground beef (121F - Hot Holding) at front counter. As per operator all products were placed at steam tables 30 mins prior to inspection.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed small gap at bottom of back door.
Nov 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs then begin to prepare customer smoothie without first washing hands.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach stuck on glue trap dying underneath steam table at front counter.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed quinoa (110F - Hot Holding); sweet plantains (118F - Hot Holding); cooked potatoes (120F - Hot Holding); black beans (118F - Hot Holding); rice (120F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (118F - Hot Holding); cooked ground beef (121F - Hot Holding) at front counter. As per operator all products were placed at steam tables 30 mins prior to inspection.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 30+ dead roaches underneath front counter steam tables and toppings reach in cooler where food is stored. All units are placed at front counter.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed small gap at bottom of back door.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor underneath front counter toppings cooler.
Aug 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Aug 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs and raw steak stored over unwashed produce inside walk in cooler. Operator relocated products.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed quinoa (120F - Hot Holding); plantains (121F - Hot Holding); cooked ground beef (122F - Hot Holding); potatoes (120F - Hot Holding) at steam tables at front counter. As per operator all products have been stored at steam tables for 20 mins. Advised operator to have steam tables turned on before putting food at front counter.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at hand sink in employee bathroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. Observed protein powder containers stored not covered at front counter.
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed fruit pulp stored inside thank you bag inside reach in freezer in back area. Operator discarded fruit pulp.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bag of sweet plantains thawing inside hand wash sink in kitchen area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near steam table at front counter.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of garlic sauce stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator picked up bucket.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoops stored inside containers of salt and sugar with handles in contact with products. Operator removed scoops.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Observed single services straws and utensils stored inside employee bathroom. Operator removed boxes from bathroom for proper storage.
Stored food not covered. Observed protein powder containers not covered at front counter. Operator covered containers.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw salmon thawing at room temperature in kitchen area. Operator moved salmon to reach in cooler.
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line. During the routine inspection employee cleaned it.
Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Observed Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside, located at back kitchen, near walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed standing reach freezer soiled. Observed hood system, and filters soiled. Observed walk in cooler fans guard soiled.
Observed proteins powder stored in plastic containers not covered, located at front counter. Employee covered it.
Observed Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated of grease throughout kitchen.
Observed Standing Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located near three compartment sink.
Observed walk in cooler concrete floor in disrepair.
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink set up with chlorine above safe level, corrected, addressed with management proper levels of chlorine, corrected to 100 ppm.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Guacamole 45°, corrected action taken, manager place guacamole on front service line in reachin cooler and brought out new container of guacamole.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Wall leaking front ceiling by walk in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting board with grooves and black, no longer cleanable.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee food store on food prep table, corrected, employee removed food during inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash signs In bathroom used by employees.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers at front counter not labeled.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.