TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ
2139 Santa Barbara Boulevard
Cape Coral, Florida, 33991
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/6/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed box of apples uncovered on storage rack. The GM covered apples with plastic wrap. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator touch shirt prior to engaging in food preparation. Educated operator in not touching cloths or face while engaging on food preparation. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/6/2025 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/24/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in lobby area.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler beside toaster gasket torn.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. The manager stated she is currently in the process of obtaining her CFM. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled under 3 compartment sink. The manager labeled sanitizer bottle during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/24/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/20/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled across from ice holder front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/20/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/18/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk-in cooler ambient temperature 52F. The manager stated she has put in a work order for walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled across from ice holder front counter. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (50F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The manager is moving chicken into walk-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/18/2023 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).