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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE in ORLANDO has 3 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.0/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Vickrey Place
Orlando, Florida, 32832
Orange County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10961528

  • 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 prep table next to ice machine Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use scoop stored on equipment door handle between uses. Scoop used to scoop sugar stored on the outer side of container close to floor,exposes scoop to dust and debris. Operator moved scoop to dish wash area Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in coolers at front counter Warning
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cooked bacon stored in container lined with paper towel. Operator removed and replaced with food grade paper Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4/1/25 Admin Complaint
  • 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. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8728081

  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet towel inside handwashing sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two unlabeled spray bottles. One clear and one blue. Operator labeled bleach and window cleaner. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8349965

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets not inverted on the ice machine Corrected On-Site
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpster
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced tomatoes (44-45F - Cold Holding), cooked white rice (44-45F - Cold Holding) both for less than 30 minutes. Operator placed in walk in cooler to ensure temperature drops to at least 41F **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment needs quaternary test kit
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
  • 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. For Natalie, Giselle, Rodrigo Corrected On-Site