TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
200 North Tampa Street
Tampa, Florida, 33602
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/29/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
11
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -upper portion inside ice machine, some black spots/substance on stainless portion above splash guard **Corrective Action Taken**
- 28-02-4:Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of properly. -condensation draining on floor at end of cookline
- 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. -cell phone on multi use table next to box of gloves Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -air drying racks across from 3 compartment dink showing significant rust
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -front line area at end
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor of walk in freezer -mens restroom near trash bin, corner of toilet, grout -womens restroom grout -prep area in back, around jce machine, behind prep table
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelving inside small glass door freezer
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -paper food trays Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -salt inside lexan without label above prep table in back Corrected On-Site
- 25-25-4:Basic - Wrapped sleeves of portion cup lids has old food debris/soil residue stuck to packaging. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled cloth/cleaning food debris off surface then picked up food container without washing hands.
- 05-06-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. -probe thermometer calibrated to 22F Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/29/2025 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 6/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
16
Total
19
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both men's and women's bathrooms Repeat Violation
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling tile in men's bathroom has apparent water damage
- 14-17-4:Basic - Dish drying rack shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing watch while preparing smoothie, operator educated employee, employee removed watch Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -male employee lacking hair restraint -female employee preparing smoothie with long hair hanging down, employee tied up and back - Corrected On-Site
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -floor in front of smoothie reach-in cooler
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath reach-in cooler and prep tables has an accumulation of grease and food debris Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk-in freezer floor Repeat Violation
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside ice machine, operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. -walk-in freezer
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -underneath lid of reach-in cooler has an accumulation of food debris -lower shelf with microwave has an accumulation of grease and food debris -smoothie reach-in cooler door gaskets have an accumulation of food debris
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. -men's bathroom
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -plastic containers on dish drying rack
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -smoothie reach-in cooler
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -ice used as food stored inside ice machine that lacks a door to protect the ice, door on ice machine is missing
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above prep sink and handwash sink in front prep area has an accumulation of food debris -wall above handwash sink and triple sink has an accumulation of food debris Repeat Violation
- 13-06-4:Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. -employee with nail polish preparing smoothies without gloves, employee put on gloves Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of microwaves have a light accumulation of grease and food debris
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in front prep area
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/20/2024 revealed 19 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 16 basic).
Inspection on 7/25/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both women's and men's restrooms
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors underneath shelves in walk-in cooler have an accumulation of food debris
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. -operator relocated Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler door soiled -reach-in cooler gaskets lightly soiled -exterior of microwave lightly soiled -lower shelves of prep tables have an accumulation of food debris
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall over rear prep area has an accumulation of dust/debris
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -multiple spray bottles hanging off handwash sink next to triple sink, operator relocated Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -multiple cutting boards stained throughout kitchen Repeat Violation
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/25/2023 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).