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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE in ST. PETERSBURG has 3 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.3/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

150 Ulmerton Road
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33716
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10921220

  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line reach-in cooler shelves holding drinks.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on front reach-in cooler next to counter. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler next to prep table.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in front of mop sink
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Inspector observed employee move from front counter, move to a reach-in cooler and put on gloves to begin work. Inspector stopped employee and discussed handwashing prior to putting on gloves to begin work. Employee immediately removed gloves and washed hands before returning to work. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink with hose attached missing vacuum breaker. Manager removed hose from mop sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Inspector provided DBPR Form HR 5030-104 to manager during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener blade soiled and sticky. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 3/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8740603

  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in rear dish area . Employee mopped floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. In dry storage Turbinado scoop handle touching product. Employee removed scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of bulletin oven soiled with burnt on food debris on cook line.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2-1-2025 license observed. Educated manager on how to renew license. Manager renewed license during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. No plan for vomiting and diarrheal events. Provided plan to operator and he printed and displayed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on deli reach in coolers, can opener blade soiled.

Inspection Date: 12/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8362135

  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Emailed **Corrective Action Taken**