TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
Golden Triangle Place
Tampa, Florida, 33607
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/10/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/10/2025 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/18/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/22/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/22/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 10/19/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/19/2023 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).