TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE in BRANDON has 2 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.7/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
2330 West Brandon Boulevard
Brandon, Florida, 33511
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/15/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10940342
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Operator refilled solution, tested at 200ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinsing blender lids in 3 compartment sink without sanitizing. Informed shift lead that food contact surfaces must be sanitized after washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm. Operator replaced solution, tested at 200ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by back door contains hoses and pressure gauge.
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at hand sink at end of make line.
Inspection Date: 9/17/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8885885
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage observed on prep table near counter entrance. Operator removed the beverage. Corrected On-Site
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on prep surface near front counter entrance. Operator properly stored the bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 1 case of to go cups stored on floor in dry storage. Manager placed dunnage rack under the box. Corrected On-Site