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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE in PALM BAY has 3 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 1.7/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 3 reports on file

Golden Triangle Place
Tampa, Florida, 33607
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/30/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10874214

Met Inspection Standards

4 int, 2 basic

  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided printed for operator.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Three door reach in freezer has mold like substance on gaskets of each door. Smoothie maker table has soiled gaskets. Repeat Violation
  • 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 to operator printed copy to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 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. Destina has been with restaurant for 3.5 months but has not completed food handler training.
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. In service ice machine has a water filter with no date. Out of service ice maker has a filter dated 2022 Repeat Violation

1/28/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8741664

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 4 basic

  • 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair edge of Scotsman ice machine Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled- triple door reach in freezer
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several plastic pans on dry storage rack
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar/salt on dry storage rack
  • 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has debris build up
  • 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. 1 new employee- provided form and employee signed Corrected On-Site
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device does not have a date last serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.

1/11/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8363098

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 6 basic

  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair, two reach-in cooler out of order at this time. Smoothie make station is keeping foods cold by use of ice, tall standing reach-in cooler is not being used until maintenance is performed. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable, operator stated they have the equipment to sand them down. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used on side of first ice machine
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor in front of smoothie make reach in cooler with standing water, operator stated the cooler is awaiting repair and they are keeping all of the ingredients on ice.
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored in soiled pan between uses, operator removed and sanitized both immediately. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-06-4:Basic - Insect control device hanging is not designed to retain insect within the device, operator stated that it doesn't work, and removed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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. Provided the form, operator had all new employees read and sign. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has no date determining when it was last serviced