TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
2651 NW 13 ST STE 20, Gainesville FL 32609 · 352.451.4589
Last inspected Dec 31, 2025 · 5 visits since August 2023
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DEC 25
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4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items in walk-in cooler: chicken (53F - Cold Holding); yogurt (53F,52F - Cold Holding); lettuce (53F,52F,52F - Cold Holding); hummus (52F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); watermelon (52F - Cold Holding) cheese (52F,53F,53F,52F - Cold Holding).
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Dec 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle provided in women's bathroom.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic bin with multiple cracks. Manager discarded container
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of food removed (white chocolte ) from original container not labeled with name of contents. Manager placed label on container
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stored on clean dish shelf in back of kitchen.
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. Proof of training for two employees, manager stated there are 10 employees.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing above walk-in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler across from office.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall next to back door.
Jun 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 14, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves to portion food after talking on phone without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items in walk-in cooler: chicken (53F - Cold Holding); yogurt (53F,52F - Cold Holding); lettuce (53F,52F,52F - Cold Holding); hummus (52F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); watermelon (52F - Cold Holding) cheese (52F,53F,53F,52F - Cold Holding).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in walk-in cooler: chicken (53F - Cold Holding); yogurt (53F,52F - Cold Holding); lettuce (53F,52F,52F - Cold Holding); hummus (52F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); watermelon (52F - Cold Holding) cheese (52F,53F,53F,52F - Cold Holding).
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Training certificates missing trainers name and expiration date.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing from ceiling next to back door.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. To go containers on reach-in cooler across from prep table next to office area. Employee turned containers over.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to office area. Employee removed drink from prep table.
Food stored on floor. Cases of chips in back of kitchen next to back door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach-in coolers throughout the kitchen.
Aug 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face and proceeded to handle clean utensils in prep area. Manager had employee wash hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stored above three compartment sink stained.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No certified manager on duty with 4 employees working.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gasket.
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.