TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ
13382 CORTEZ BLVD, Brooksville FL 34613 · 352.600.9346
Last inspected Oct 30, 2025 · 5 visits since August 2023
4 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly on lip of glass container storing white chocolate powder. Had operator empty powder and clean container
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels near three compartment sink. Operator placed paper towels.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water at handwash sink to the left of the drive thru window area with water at 70F. Hot water not working at handwash sink and turned off. Discussed with operator.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 4 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3 compartment sink less than 150ppm. Operator filled sink with fresh sanitizer. Recheck 200ppm.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth stored in hand wash sink in front counter area. Employee removed.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink 72F Hand wash sink near drive through 76F Both temperatures were taken after running sinks for approximately 2 minutes.
Garbage on the ground around dumpster. Cardboard boxes overflowing onto ground in dumpster area. Operator cleaned the area during inspection.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Show 1 finding ▾
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Cardboard boxes overflowing in dumpster area
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
Show 4 findings ▾
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Powder add ins for smoothies in glass containers with no lids stored on back of reach in cooler directly in front of customer bar seating area. Operator added lids to containers.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly on lip of glass container storing white chocolate powder. Had operator empty powder and clean container
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Operator had employee stock paper towels.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Cardboard boxes overflowing in dumpster area
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 6 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink at 0ppm. Operator corrected to 200ppm
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On sandwich unit near sandwich press.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cooks line
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.