Smoothie King

3334 NE 7 St, Homestead, FL 33033 · Permanent Food Service · License 2338119

Official report

out of 100

Grade B

Safety score 81 of 100

Latest visit: Nov 5, 2026 (2 days ago)

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found.High priority · fixed by the Nov 5 follow-up · 11 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Nov 4 routine inspection
1 high priority (fixed by the Nov 5 follow-up), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 8 basic
-19
Safety score81

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Nov42026

Routine inspection

12 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitNov 5, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
5 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 2 Intermediate
- 3 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate2
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Still observed
  More time given
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.
  Still observed
  More time given
Basic3
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  Still observed.
  More time given
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
  Still observed.
  More time given
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  Still observed.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitNov 4, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
12 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 8 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
  Observed approximately 3 small flying insects at front counter by cut fruits reach in cooler at front counter. Observed approximately 5 small flying insects by 3 compartment sink.
Intermediate3
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Observed soiled interior of ice scoop holder, next to 3 compartment sink.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Observed utensils and sponges inside hand wash sink next to ice machine, employee removed during inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.
  Observed employee unable to answer how to check quaternary solution.
Basic8
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  Observed on some proteins containers at front counter.
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler at front counter.
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300ppm)
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed soiled gaskets on units at front counter.
  Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  Observed soiled with food debris handles on units at front counter.
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  Observed ice bucket not inverted stored on top of ice machine.
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
  Observed leaking from pipe under 3 compartment sink.
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.