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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE in ST. PETERSBURG has 5 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.0/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

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

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10880579

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board on drying rack has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in small reach-in freezer next to deli coolers
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink by dish washing area. Operator put sign up. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 25-18-4:Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Single service items including cups, bags, cup holders, napkins, bowls and lids, are being stored in restroom labeled "employees only" on the door. Boxes of cups stored on floor in front of toilet. Operator moved all single serve items out of restroom. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee engaged in cashiering and cash handling and proceeded to handle blenders without handwash. Manager corrected and she washed her hands before returning to food handling. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Greek yogurt (47F - Cold Holding) Operator moved to freezer to rapid chill, retemped at 36F. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opened blade soiled with black debris
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser jammed and not providing paper towels at hand wash sink by ice machine. Operator fixed the machine. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8763462

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with food debris.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted correctly. Employee inverted ice bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Front area door way missing cove molding.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table front counter. Manager removed drink. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn reach in cooler and freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 14-34-4:Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Ice machine in kitchen area soiled with mold like substance.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at 3 compartment sink. Provided hand sink sign. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in cooler in front counter area.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled with food debris front area.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented cans of pineapple. Manager removed and marked the cans do not use.
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched case of single service in storage area then back to working with food no hand wash. Educated employee and employee washed hands and put on gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Gaskets soiled with food debris. Shaker mixer soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 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. Total of 6 employees, 2 certified, 2 new employees less then 60 days and 2 over 60 days

Inspection Date: 11/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8522918

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in reach in cooler by office. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: No Employees must wash hands sign. **Time Extended**
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed from front counter next to cash register. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: Operator is working with plan review. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: New plans have been submitted but have met their provisos. No hand has been installed. Admin Complaint
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: Operator is working with Plan Review to get permission to remove hand sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: New plans have been submitted but have not met their provisos. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 10/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8515922

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in reach in cooler by office. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven presser soiled with food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed from front counter next to cash register. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: Operator is working with plan review. **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: Operator is working with Plan Review to get permission to remove hand sink. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/3/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8366207

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in reach in cooler by office. Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven presser soiled with food debris. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To cups boxes on floor by bathroom area. Manager removed off floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical bottle stored next to to go lids. Manager moved chemical bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in kitchen soiled with food debris. Warning
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed from front counter next to cash register. Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning