TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE in PALM CITY has 5 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.2/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.
3083 Southwest Martin Downs Boulevard
Florida, 34990
Martin County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 8/13/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13488406
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in back kitchen underneath prep tables and dry storage shelves soiled with food debris and trash
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build of of food debris at bottom of reach in cooler in kitchen
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened bottle of Coke soda on top shelf of walk in cooler. Operator removed
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar removed from original container in plastic container with no label. Manager provided label Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food prep counter soiled with old food debris, food debris stuck between lamination on prep table.
Inspection Date: 6/10/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10855741
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Several cheeses stored in coolers such as mozzarella cheese dated (06/06 to 06/13). Advised operator to correct dates. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-10: Mozzarella cheese dated (06/09 to 06/16). Advised operator to date correctly and provided handout on date marking. Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 6/9/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10855138
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and ceiling vent above clean pans on dish drying rack soiled. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor being soiled in dishwashing area. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall above clean pans on dish drying rack soiled. Warning
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 3 flies flying around at dish wash area; 1 of 3 landing on clean spoon used for sauces. Spoon was removed, cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Several cheeses stored in coolers such as mozzarella cheese dated (06/06 to 06/13). Advised operator to correct dates. 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. Warning
Inspection Date: 10/15/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8778003
Inspection Date: 12/13/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8376608
- 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. Sent bodily fluids procedure to operator.
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Feta (54F - cooling) at 10:15 since 10:05 - 54F 10:35 Observed sitting out on counter in covered container in kitchen. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator returned to walk in cooler and removed lid. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink by blender sink and men's restroom. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Glass cleaner in spray bottle unlabeled at front counter area. Operator labeled properly. Corrected On-Site