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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE in BRADENTON has 6 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.7/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Golden Triangle Place
Tampa, Florida, 33607
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/31/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13563824

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 10/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10898966

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed employee with wrist ban on wrist preparing food. Warning
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on guard and washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair.observed on reach in cooler on cooks line gasket torn and door won't close tight. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor.observed in walk-in freezer frozen yogurt tip stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge closed lid. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed in black reach in cooler hummus (61F - Cold Holding); pesto (58F - Cold Holding); garlic in oil (62F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (51F - Cold Holding); chai cream (60F - Cold Holding). Educated Person in charge on cold holding foods.Person in charge discarded all food items. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in black reach in cooler hummus (61F - Cold Holding); pesto (58F - Cold Holding); garlic in oil (62F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (51F - Cold Holding); chai cream (60F - Cold Holding). Educated Person in charge on cold holding foods.Person in charge discarded all food items. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 4/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10746950

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Frozen yogurt tubs stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Person in charge removed from floor.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the pad around dumpster on south end of parking area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid on south end of property. Person in charge closed lid.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in small black reach in cooler yogurt (48F - Cold Holding). Educated Person in charge on cold food storage. Person in charge discarded.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in small black reach in cooler yogurt (48F - Cold Holding). Educated Person in charge on cold food storage. Person in charge discarded.

Inspection Date: 12/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8771547

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk-in freezer frozen yogurt containers stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on pad around dumpster. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid on south end of parking area.Person in charge could not close because lid is pinned against wall.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service forks not presented so that only the handles are touched. Person in charge inverted. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry by mop sink.Person in charge inverted. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jesse

Inspection Date: 2/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8531408

  • 29-38-4:Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed: Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink in back area of kitchen. Educated Person in charge on back flow prevention. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed in front kitchen area next to Handwashing sink Food blender container next to Handwashing sink exposed to splash. Person in charge moved containers. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed bracelet on employee engaging in food preparation. Educated Person in charge on jewelry and food preparation. Employee removed bracelet. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in Walk in cooler 2 boxes of yogurt stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster on South end of building.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Open dumpster lid open on south end of parking lot. Person in charge could not close dumpster lid. Dumpster lid was pinned against the wall. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in main kitchen area can opener with black mold like substance. Person in charge washed and sanitized can opener. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Handwashing sink in back kitchen blocked with ice buckets. Person in charge removed ice buckets. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 10/19/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8371500

  • 29-38-4:Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink in back area of kitchen. Educated Person in charge on back flow prevention.
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed bracelets and watches on employee engaging in food preparation. Educated Person in charge on jewelry and food preparation.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid open on south end of parking lot Person in charge closed dumpster lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed in main kitchen area on sandwich make station single service bowl not inverted. Person in charge inverted SS bowls.
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Educated Person in charge and gave Person in charge a copy of the handout **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Handwashing sink in back kitchen blocked with ice buckets. Person in charge removed ice buckets. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1: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. Educated Person in charge and gave Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge read and filled out form. **Corrective Action Taken**