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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE FL #153

Golden Triangle Place
Tampa, Florida, 33607
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10743791

  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Bottom of wall by prep table where drinks are made Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-21: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board at triple sink area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-21: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10742663

  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Bottom of wall by prep table where drinks are made Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board at triple sink area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10741860

  • 32-05-4:Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Facility only has one bathroom and the water rises to the top every time it is flushed Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on bottom shelf of prep table behind case of dark chocolate where smoothies are made. Operator picked up and discarded Warning
  • 13-02-4:Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food prep with hair not put up. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Bottom of wall by prep table where drinks are made Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of single serve bowls and case of portion bowls stored on floor of hall way by bathroom. Operator moved Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in large white container at drink area Warning
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cilantro lined with paper towel at walk in cooler Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board at triple sink area Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Green chemical in spray bottle not labeled by mop sink Warning

Inspection Date: 7/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8766538

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

Inspection Date: 3/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8597704

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8631008

  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Opened drink in walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Sent tear sheet to pic 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. Sent tear sheet to pic Corrected On-Site
  • 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.already on 60 day warning.

Inspection Date: 1/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8369781

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License hanging on wall expired in April of 2023.
  • 13-02-4:Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Smoothie maker with loose hair. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in bottom of mop sink.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container at smoothie station.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Several new employees: Ja Maria, Jamel, Jacob.