Smoothie Spot
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
30
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Smoothie Spot stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near nine violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Smoothie Spot's latest score of 30 falls below the Pembroke Pines average of 79. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
10
Inspections
4
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
30
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed hard boiled eggs cold held at 44F and bacon at 45F. As per operator, both items transfer to unit 3 hours prior to the inspection. Advise operator to put ice packs on items for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Observed hard boiled eggs at 57F , no bacon available. Per operator, eggs transfer to front line 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice packs on eggs for quick chill. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: No food manager certification available **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: No paper towels at this time. **Admin Complaint**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Observed No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: No proof of employees training available. **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 2 new employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Not complied **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. -Observed accumulation of rust buildup on can opener blade. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Violation not complied. **Admin Complaint**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed container with food item stored on walk in freezer floor. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Observed container with food items stored on walk in freezer floor. **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: No hand washing sign at the time of callback inspection **Admin Complaint**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with waffle powder in kitchen area. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Observed several uncovered containers with various food items including waffle powder. **Admin Complaint**
08B-12-5
45
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
29
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed pico cold held at 45F in front line cooler. Per operator, item transfer to unit 1.5 hours prior to the inspection. Item over potion in container above chill rim. Operator transfer over potion to walk in cooler for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: At the time of callback inspection, pico cold held at 44F. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Not complied. **Admin Complaint**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: At the time of callback inspection, Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: At the time of callback inspection, no paper towels found at handwash sink. **Admin Complaint**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Not complied **Admin Complaint**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -Observed scoops with handles stored in salt and oatmeal containers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Scoop with handle found in salt container. **Admin Complaint**
10-06-5
58
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked chicken hot held at 111F in kitchen. Per operator, chicken cooked less than 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator reheat chicken to 176F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed pico cold held at 45F in front line cooler. Per operator, item transfer to unit 1.5 hours prior to the inspection. Item over potion in container above chill rim. Operator transfer over potion to walk in cooler for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touched soiled door and then engaged in food preparation without changing gloves. After brief education, employee changed gloves and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked peas in walk in cooler. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over strawberries and mayonnaise in glass door refrigerator. Operator removed eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurants license expired on 12/01/2024. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed various utensils stored in handwashing sink in kitchen. Operator removed utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk in freezer and cooler floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -Observed scoops with handles stored in salt and oatmeal containers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen. **Warning**
31B-04-4
27
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
43
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Observed no probe thermometer in establishment. **Time Extended**
05-07-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
82
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed at 1:45 p.m. tuna salad (50F - Cold Holding); corn (54F - Cold Holding); pico (56F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (55F - Cold Holding); guacamole (55F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (58F - Cold Holding). Per operator, all items placed in unit at 11:30 a.m. Note: Refrigerator was turned off. Operator transfer all items to walk in cooler for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked mushrooms hot held at 122F and cooked rice at 109F. As per operator, rice and mushrooms cooked 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator reheat rice to171F and mushrooms to 166F. Observed cooked chicken hot held in front line steam table at 125F. Operator reheat to 178F. Chicken cooked and placed in unit 2.5 hours prior to the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. **Warning**
11-03-5
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed lack of managerial control in reference to having major reach in cooler with TCS foods in operation. **Warning**
53A-10-4
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. **Warning**
05-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink on cookline used as dump sink, evidence by waste food found inside. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various food items stored on walk in freezer floor. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed scoops with handles stored in ice machine. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawing at room temperature in kitchen area. **Warning**
06-01-5
33
Nov 14, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut tomatoes in glass door cooler. Operator relocate raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front line.
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at front line
31B-03-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Smoothie Spot last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Smoothie Spot on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Smoothie Spot?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Smoothie Spot.
How does Smoothie Spot compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
Smoothie Spot most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has Smoothie Spot's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Smoothie Spot have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Smoothie Spot 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Smoothie Spot is inspected around five times per year on average.
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