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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE in SARASOTA has 3 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 4.4/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

3406 Clark Road
Florida, 34231
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10894543

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for granola not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. The operator was emailed a choking poster.
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a wiping cloth sanitizer bucket stored near a box of wrapped single-use spoons in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler nearest the office desk in the kitchen.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed corn thawing at room temperature in the prep area. The operator stored the corn in the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8729646

  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handles for almonds and cocoa not stored above the food. The operator properly store the scoops. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed the shared dumpster lid open.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop. Corrected On-Site
  • 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the rear exit obstructed by cardboard boxes. The operator moved the boxes. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8590329

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed