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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE in VERO has 5 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.1/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 5 reports on file

Golden Triangle Place
Tampa, Florida, 33607
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/5/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13599582

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 32-12-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restrooms need covered trash can - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Jailyn - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: **Time Extended**

12/18/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13592704

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 1 basic

  • 32-12-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restrooms need covered trash can - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to ovens has no running water Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: Observed no running water at hand sink. PIC states plumber was out yesterday and is supposed to return today with part to make repairs. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Jailyn - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**

12/10/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10876688

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 int, 2 basic

  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restrooms need covered trash can
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of to go cups stored on floor at front counter
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to ovens has no running water Warning
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In restroom
  • 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. Jailyn

1/9/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8757288

Met Inspection Standards

4 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Açaí container on floor in walk in freezer Corrected On-Site
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In shredded cheese Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Swiss cheese above chill line . Operator threw away cheese Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Swiss cheese found above chill line 42-58F. In cooler overnight. Operator threw cheese away Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Restroom cleaner stored next to flour tortillas box Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Y splitter on mop sink needs vacuum breaker
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Daisy

2/8/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8367524

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Both restrooms are shared restrooms. Repeat Violation
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of to go items on floor next to cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle being stored with single serve items Corrected On-Site