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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE in MIAMI GARDENS has 5 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 4.3/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Golden Triangle Place
Tampa, Florida, 33607
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10894400

  • 13-02-4:Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with long braids and hair net not effective. Employee put hair inside the net. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 employees with no beard guards engaged in food preparation.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed blender lids with old food debris stuck. Operator started washing items.

Inspection Date: 7/23/2024

  • 53A-10-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager not aware how to calibrate a thermometer. Educated manager. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: Observed manager not aware how to calibrate a thermometer. Educated manager. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/18/2024

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean containers with old labels next to 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 53A-10-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager not aware how to calibrate a thermometer. Educated manager. Warning
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees named Sierra and Reyna hired more than 60 days with no employee training. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8495463

  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic lid case stored on the floor by the dry storage area. Operator placed correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/8/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8304186

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Additional Information

Contact Information

Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.1/5)
(265 reviews)

Price Level

$

Opening Hours

Monday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday:9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Cafe
✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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