TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ

Food safety records indicate TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ in MARCO ISLAND has 4 inspections with a 3.9/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 3 months ago · 4 reports on file

Golden Triangle Place
Tampa, Florida, 33607
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.9/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

11/18/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10922329

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 1 basic

  • 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. There are fly sticky tubes hanging above single service items. Operator moved the sticky tubes. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. There is no proof of food manager's certification for Nicole.
  • 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. There us no proof of training for Evelyn Brenden.

8/14/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8786250

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. There are multiple cutting boards that are deeply stained with grooves and are no longer cleanable.
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. The ice scoops at the ice machine are stored on a dirty drain mat. Operator washed, rinsed and sanitized the ice scoops. Corrected On-Site

10/3/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8514479

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

10/2/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8384975

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high

  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. There are approximately 15 to 20 small flying insects between the dry storage and the front line. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the make table cooler to the left of the ovens on the back of the front counter sliced turkey (47F - Cold Holding). Inspector educated the operator on not filling containers above the fill line. The out of temperature turkey was on top, underneath the turkey is 41F cold holding. Operator removed the turkey above the fill line, iced the turkey for rapid cooling and placed it into the bottom of the make table cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning