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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ

4125 NW 16 BLVD, Gainesville FL 32605 · 352.363-6227

Last inspected Oct 20, 2025 · 3 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1103476
Grade history
FEB 24
SEP 24
OCT 25
— STEADY

3 inspections within 2 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Oct 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Water dispensing spout located at the front counter area.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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. 1 employee working behind front counter expired 5/2025.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Inside walk in freezer under shelving.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drawer tracks soiled under pita press.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink by Three compartment sink the soap dispenser was empty, manager refilled soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 6/1/2023 license displayed on wall.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Microwave the handle is broken. Oven insert the corner is ripped the item was on counter next to oven.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Unused drawer tracks soiled under counter holding pita press.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler in smoothie making area.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license 6/1/2023 on wall in office area.
Basic/50-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler near pita grill the gasket is torn on the right side door.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden crate used to hold metal lids on shelf under ice bin at smoothie making area.
Basic/14-47-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior bulk sugar container.
Basic/23-03-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container under front counter, operator labeled as sugar.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.