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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE in LUTZ has 4 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 4.0/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 4 reports on file

Golden Triangle Place
Tampa, Florida, 33607
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/17/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10883531

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 8 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Two bathroom door not self-closing
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board grooved and is no longer cleanable in front
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cups on prep table in kitchen, operator removed them
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food not labeled above store food in walk in cooler, operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled and grease buildup under equipments in establishment.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled and grease buildup
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior soiled by front counter
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White sugar container not labeled in kitchen
  • 22-35-5:High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. Food prep sink interior soiled in front .

7/2/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10821118

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

4/17/2025· 12mo ago

Visit ID: 8763502

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 1 basic

  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water draining inside the reach in cooler containing smoothie ingredients. Discussed with operator, they are aware and are in the process of getting the cooler fixed. 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. For all employees. Employees who have worked at establishment for 60 days or longer: Anna, Laya, Marisol, Elsie, Ebony. Warning
  • 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Discussed with manager.

2/5/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8565598

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 12B-09-5:Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area.