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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE in PANAMA CITY has 4 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.8/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 6 months ago · 4 reports on file

625 W 23 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

9/11/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10882563

Met Inspection Standards

5 basic

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile above single reach in cooler in back broken and in disrepair.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees medicine (advil, band-aids, peroxide,) on shelf above prep table. Operator moved during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bags of still frozen cubed chicken sitting on counter in back area. Per operator chicken was placed there to unthaw about a hour ago. Advised operator that was an improper method to unthaw frozen chicken and that it needs to be placed under running cold water or refrigerated. Operator placed frozen chicken in refrigerator to thaw. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop still in mop bucket.

10/18/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10698094

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Scoop stored in pan with dirty water. Scoop and pan replaced with clean items. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-47-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Chip shelf under counter made of unfinished plywood.
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Manager made new solution. Tested at 400 ppm quaternary. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-11-5:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Per manager, smoothie pitchers in use since 7am. Pitchers not washed by 11:10. Manager had all pitchers washed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm. Manager made new solution. Tested at 400 ppm quaternary.. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No manager certification for assistant manager Tabitha Mercer.

3/14/2024· 1y 12mo ago

Visit ID: 8629693

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 1 int

  • 22-11-5:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Person in charge states establishment opens at 7am. pitchers are rinsed between orders, not washed or sanitized until shift change at approximately 2pm. All pitchers washed, rinsed, and sanitized at time of inspection. Observed smoothie being made with pitcher n continuous use since opening. See stop sale. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm. Manager made new solution, tested at 400ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed smoothie being made with pitcher in continuous use since opening over 4 hours prior.
  • 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. Observed 2 employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training.

11/30/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8361444

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