TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE FL 275
With 4 documented inspections, TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE FL 275 in BRANDON has achieved a 4.0/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
811 East Bloomingdale Avenue
Brandon, Florida, 33511
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★★☆ (4.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 8/21/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10912459
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on prep table in prep area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle in shredded cheddar in flip top cooler touching food. Operator placed correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed scallions stored over bread in walk in cooler. Operator moved scallions. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 11/19/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8894872
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 9/20/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8758062
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 4 deeply grooved and stained green cutting boards hanging near 3 compartment sink Warning
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed cut banana on cutting board that had been sliced through the sticker on the peel. Employee discarded the banana **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk container of turbinado not labeled. Employee labeled the container. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed cut banana on cutting board that had been sliced through the sticker on the peel.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed scouring pad in hand sink at front line. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Training presented not on approved training list. Warning
Inspection Date: 9/13/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8367817
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled on dry storage shelf Corrected -observed employee label Corrected On-Site