DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

Golden Triangle Place
Tampa, Florida, 33607
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/16/2024

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler/freezer handle soiled with food residue.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled/dusted AC return above walk-in cooler/freezer area. Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable on storage area and on preparation tables at front counters. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ripped gasket at reach in cooler front counter.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of frozen cooked rice stored on the floor in front of walk-in freezer entrance, manager moved box into walk-in cooler rack Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice chest at front counter. Manger moved scoop to scoop holder. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed six containers of chicken cubes thawing at room temperature , as per manager out since 1:00 pm (2:50 pm actual time). Product still safe and mostly frozen 30°F, manager moved six containers to the reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucets 3 consecutive sink.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Inspection Date: 7/31/2024

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dusted soiled AC vent over ice machine room. Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with cut marks not longer cleanable at three compartment sink.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on trays stored on rack by handwashing sink in the back.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor under dump sink next to smoothy preparation area.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bucket of Açaí berries stored on the floor at Walking Freezer, also observed box of cooked chicken stored on the floor at walking cooler. Staff corrected both by placing the foods on the rack. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching turbinado sugar by the ice machine area.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed not ambient thermometer at reach in coolers in front counter area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler under preparation tables at front counter. Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled under front counter area.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at all reach in coolers at front counter preparation tables. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle containers with not common name labels at preparation table front counter.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed working tables next to smoothie preparation area soiled with old food residues on the front and legs, also rusted.
  • 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/. Observed four employees engaged in food preparation and serving with not certified food manager present.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed not paper towels available at front counter handwashing sink.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed not thermometer available to measure temperature on food products. Coached staff member in how to calibrate thermometer using ice bath method.
  • 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. Observed Nicole and Courtney. As per operator hired less than a week ago. Repeat Violation
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Nicole and Courtney. As per operator hired less than a week ago.

Inspection Date: 11/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8500992

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled air conditioner vent at front counter and back establishment near walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: **Time Extended**
  • 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located near front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located near front counter, at smoothie prep station. **Time Extended**
  • 38-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Observed 2 ceiling light fixtures out of service located at back kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8388012

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin and on lid located at kitchen. Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled air conditioner vent at front counter and back establishment near walk in freezer. Warning
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket on top of ice machine not property stored. Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint at front counter. Employee put on a head cap. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor . Observed boxes of strawberries on floor inside walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer . Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets located at front counter. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored over reach in cooler next to oven located at front counter. Employee inverted them properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located near front counter. Warning
  • 38-02-4:Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Observed 2 ceiling light fixtures out of service located at back kitchen. Warning
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented cans of pineapple tidbits at 6lbs 10oz by Big Valley, on shelves at kitchen area. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. At the time of inspection observed current license expired on 10/01/2022. Operator renewed license at time of inspection, current license dated 10/01/2024. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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. Printed and provided to operator. 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. At the time of inspection Samantha and Jean, they do not have a food handlers certification . As per manager hired more than 8 months. Warning
  • 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. Discussed and provided printed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter for ice machine without date marks, unable to know when filters were changed. Warning

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.1/5)
(265 reviews)

Price Level

$

Opening Hours

Monday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday:9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Cafe
✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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