Smoothie King

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Inspections

1. Oct 7, 2025 Routine · 2 core
   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     Observed the handles of large containers, handles of 3 door upright cooler and handles of 3 door freezers, shelf that holds bender lids, and pushcart are not cleaned on a frequent basis and have accumulation of debris. Instructed PIC to increase the cleaning frequency of those areas. PIC stated they will get those areas cleaned.

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

   • Not serious Core

     PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

     Observed the front of establishment handwashing sink is not maintained in good repair and has massive leaks. PIC is aware of issue and has a plumber coming in tomorrow to repair the handwashing sink.

     Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.

     Code 5-205.15 (B)

2. Mar 5, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 3 priority foundation, 5 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     WHEN TO WASH

     Employee observed not washing hands after touching and adjusting hat. Employee then proceeded to prepare strawberries. Informed PIC and PIC had employee discard gloves, and wash their hands. After washing hands employee don a new pair of gloves.

     Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated.

     Code 2-301.14

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - ILLNESS REPORTING RESPONSIBILITES

     Observed person in charge is unable to demonstrate knowledge regarding foodborne illness reporting requirements by employees. Observed there is no written policy to provide training on foodborne illness signs and symptoms and provide training to employees regarding their responsibility in reporting foodborne illness signs and symptoms to the person in charge. Instructed PIC to have a written employee illness policy. PIC stated they will have a written employee illness policy.

     Correction: Obtain training on foodborne illness signs and symptoms and provide training to employees regarding their responsibility in reporting foodborne illness signs and symptoms to the person in charge.

     Code 2-102.11 (C) (17)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     Observed food establishment does not have procedures that address responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed Person In Charge to have written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. PIC stated they will get written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events.

     Correction: Develop procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Specifically actions that employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination.

     Code 2-501.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     FOOD THERMOMETERS - CALIBRATION TO MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS

     Observed food thermometer not calibrated properly. Asked PIC how to calibrate thermometer. PIC did not know how to calibrate thermometer. Educated PIC and conducted ice water thermometer calibrated. PIC then calibrate thermometer.

     Correction: Food temperature measuring devices shall be calibrated to manufacturer's specifications.

     Code 4-502.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

     Observed two containers of fruit mixes in the chest freezer were observed to be uncovered. Informed PIC and PIC placed lids on fruit mixes.

     Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Scoopers were improperly stored handles down in containers of protein powders, nuts, and granola. Instructed PIC to have handles facing up and not touching food. PIC had employee remove the improper placed scoopers and then placed the scoopers properly. Observed scoopers in dipper well not being ran under flowing water. Informed PIC. PIC turned the water pressure up and water is flowing in the dipper well. PIC then replaced all scoopers in dipper well.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE

     Observed online order 2 door pass thru cooler is not equipped with an integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device. Informed PIC and PIC found an extra thermometer and place it inside the cooler.

     Correction: Provide a integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device.

     Code 4-204.112 (B)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - CLEAN DRY LOCATION

     Observed shelf racks used to dry utensils, and lids for the open table top coolers are improperly stored on the floor. Instructed PIC not to store those items on the floor. PIC remove those items and had employee wash, rinse, and sanitize them.

     Correction: Clean equipment and utensils, laundered linens, single-use and single service articles shall be stored in a clean dry location, not exposed to contamination and off the floor.

     Code 4-903.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE

     Observed retail food establishment permit is not posted in a conspicous area. Instructed PIC to post the current retail food establishment permit in a conspicous area. PIC stated they will post the retail food establishment permit in a conspicous area

     Correction: Post retail food establishment permit in a public area.

     Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)

3. Mar 13, 2024 Routine · 2 core
   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

     There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment.Manager showed me it on the corporate web site but it is locked, will call corporate to unlock and send me a copy. Given 90 days to comply.

     Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within [time period].

     Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - SANITIZING SOLUTIONS

     Wiping cloth solution is dirty. Corrected on site and provided education.

     Correction: Maintain wiping cloth sanitizer solution clean and free from visible debris.

     Code 3-304.14 (D)

4. May 18, 2023 Pre-inspection · No items found

   No violations cited.