TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE FL 37

With 3 inspections documented, TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE FL 37 maintains a 2.6/5 food safety rating in LAKELAND. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 3 reports on file

225 South Florida Avenue

Lakeland, Florida, 33801

Polk County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)

Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/29/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13603818

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 5 basic

35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 50 dead flies in bug zapper above counter where food items were stored along with ice scoop and plastic wrap. Manager removed bug zapper and dumped dead flies into trashcan.. Corrected On-Site
36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor with food and debris behind and between equipment.
35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed over table on wall where food is wrapped, manager turned off bug zapper. Manager removed bug zapper from wall. Corrected On-Site
33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in Acai unit.
41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitation container on table where smoothie additives are stored, manager removed sanitation container. 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. Provided written procedures to manager. Corrected On-Site
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on can opener blade. Manager move to dish area for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation

2/13/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8731203

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Ground coffee and probiotics in prep area.
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener

2/26/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8352481

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 2 basic

40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cutting board by fruits Operator had employee moved cell phone. Corrected On-Site
21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cookline Operator moved to sanitize buckets Corrected On-Site
50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/01/24
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener operator placed in washed, rinsed and sanitized Corrected On-Site
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By cold bar operator replaced towels Corrected On-Site