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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ

Food safety records indicate TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ in GAINESVILLE has 3 inspections with a 3.7/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Newberry Road
Gainesville, Florida, 32607
Alachua County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10910903

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Inside walk in freezer under shelving.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drawer tracks soiled under pita press. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Water dispensing spout located at the front counter area.
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee working behind front counter expired 5/2025.

Inspection Date: 9/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8883145

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 6/1/2023 license displayed on wall. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave the handle is broken. Oven insert the corner is ripped the item was on counter next to oven. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Unused drawer tracks soiled under counter holding pita press. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink by Three compartment sink the soap dispenser was empty, manager refilled soap. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8377316

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license 6/1/2023 on wall in office area.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler near pita grill the gasket is torn on the right side door. Repeat Violation
  • 14-47-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden crate used to hold metal lids on shelf under ice bin at smoothie making area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior bulk sugar container.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container under front counter, operator labeled as sugar. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler in smoothie making area.