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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE in CLEARWATER has 4 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.3/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 weeks ago · 4 reports on file

1840 Gulf to Bay Boulevard
Clearwater, Florida, 33765
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/2/2026· 1w ago

Inspection #: 3633190

Call Back - Complied

12/29/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10931499

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 6 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door does not completely close at the front counter area .
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on plastic food containers stacked on shelf in dishwashing area
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Manager discarded employee drink Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables( bag of onions ) stored with ready-to-eat food ( package of prewashed spinach) in the walk cooler . Manager relocated onions . Corrected On-Site
  • 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Blender lid chipped in front counter area. Manager replaced lid Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled bulk container of sugar in the front counter area . Employee labeled bulk container Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Copies of SafeStaff certificates with no dates of training for any employees provided

3/5/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8778686

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Reviewed with manager
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues near press at front line . Reviewed with manager
  • 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Reviewed with manager

11/13/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8377356

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items ( chargers) stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items on food prep table in back kitchen-manager relocated items Corrected On-Site
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring ( dangle bracelets ) on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee removed bracelets Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -individual containers of cooked corn at 50 F in cooler near press - no temperatures taken of food item today - manager discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - individual containers of cooked corn at 50 F - no temperatures taken of food item today - manager discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in dishwashing area . Manager placed paper towels at hand wash sink **Corrective Action Taken**