TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE in VERO has 5 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.4/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.
Golden Triangle Place
Tampa, Florida, 33607
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 1/5/2026
Inspection #: 3595762
Inspection Date: 12/18/2025
Inspection #: 3595762
Inspection Date: 12/10/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10876688
- 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
Inspection Date: 1/9/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8757288
- 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
Inspection Date: 2/8/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8367524
- 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