TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
5006 East Fowler Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33617
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.9/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 1/21/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on the ceiling tiles and vents in the front service area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several cutting boards with many cut marks to where it is no longer easily cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee training completed through an unapproved source. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: Viewed only one employee with training from an approved source ( Safestaff/Servsafe) all other employees are trained through Tropical Smoothie. **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/21/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on the ceiling tiles and vents in the front service area. **Warning**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several cutting boards with many cut marks to where it is no longer easily cleanable. **Warning**
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked containers on the dish drying rack above the three compartment sink. Manager corrected storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator a copy of poster. **Warning**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee training completed through an unapproved source. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/21/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).