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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE in FORT PIERCE has 7 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.3/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 days ago · 7 reports on file

Okeechobee Road
Fort Pierce, Florida, 34947
Saint Lucie County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/10/2026· 2d ago

Inspection #: 3609962

Call Back - Complied

1/6/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10897265

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 3 int, 6 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's. 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. 3 door standing cooler. Unable to determine ambient temperature. Employee fixed and now dropping to 43F. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2025. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler not working at this time. No TCS foods stored. Warning
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Leftover food debris next to make table cooler. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 door standing cooler - shredded cheese 51F cold holding, slice turkey 45F cold holding. Operator provided temp logs and moved TCS foods to walk in freezer to rapid chill. Recheck shredded cheese 30F cold holding, slice turkey 35F cold holding. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee using sink to rinse blenders. Education provided. **Corrective Action Taken** 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. Repeat Violation 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. Emailed. Repeat Violation Warning

9/30/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8844100

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: **Time Extended**

7/30/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8758380

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 5 basic

  • 32-07-4:Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Men's room.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Two employee drinks on preparation table. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse and cell phone on prep station. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cold station cooler in kitchen, bottom shelves and top opening of unit.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner stored on front counter. Informed Employee. 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. For two employees working, Marnesse and Kira.
  • 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. For one employee, Marnesse.

3/25/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8638598

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

1/3/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8541587

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

11/1/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8367928

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket not inverted. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On service line in kitchen. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin and 4 plastic containers in kitchen. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-04-5:High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required. No document for 3 employee. Informed manager. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee not washing hands when changing gloves to change task.
  • 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. Two employees more than 60 days no training; Payton and Cathryn. Warning