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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE in FLEMING ISLAND has 5 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 4.4/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Golden Triangle Place
Tampa, Florida, 33607
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10878517

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards on storage rack in dish room have deep cut marks, no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-105 and operator posted. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-36-4:Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. No color chart available for quaternary ammonium test strips.

Inspection Date: 8/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8868051

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8854166

  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle for women's restroom.
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing at three compartment sink and at entrance to walk in freezer and cooler.
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Ashley W with no food handler training hired on 3/8/2024.

Inspection Date: 11/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8513082

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/29/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8356575

  • 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. Handle for scoops laying in cut carrots and cut pineapple in reach in cooler. Operator moved scoops to proper storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at front counter. Operator replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. No proof available. Operator has form needed. Warning
  • 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher behind front counter in red zone.