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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE in VENICE has 4 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.9/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 8 months ago · 4 reports on file

Golden Triangle Place
Tampa, Florida, 33607
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

7/2/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10868298

Met Inspection Standards

5 int, 2 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on shelf about prep table in back kitchen. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • 11-05-4:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cutting dirty board in hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No signed copies of Employee health agreement at time of inspection.
  • 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. Observed only one employee could show training card at time of inspection and person in charge was unaware of training certification for rest of staff.

7/8/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8819995

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large bin and containers of Turbinado (cane sugar blend)
  • 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 2 pint containers of fresh strawberries that were moldy. Operator voluntarily disposed of of strawberries.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Email operater Employee Health Agreement.

12/21/2023· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8579779

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 1 basic

  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom and back prep area of the establishment.
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • 11-05-4:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.

7/7/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8368893

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int

  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical sanitizer buckets on counter next to food prep area. Repeat 1-30-23 Admin Complaint
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed push car in front of hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink. Observed employee move cart. Corrected On-Site