TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
625 W 23 ST, Panama City FL 32405
Last inspected Sep 11, 2025 · 4 visits since November 2023
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4 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Per manager, smoothie pitchers in use since 7am. Pitchers not washed by 11:10. Manager had all pitchers washed at time of inspection.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile above single reach in cooler in back broken and in disrepair.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees medicine (advil, band-aids, peroxide,) on shelf above prep table. Operator moved during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bags of still frozen cubed chicken sitting on counter in back area. Per operator chicken was placed there to unthaw about a hour ago. Advised operator that was an improper method to unthaw frozen chicken and that it needs to be placed under running cold water or refrigerated. Operator placed frozen chicken in refrigerator to thaw.
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop still in mop bucket.
Oct 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Per manager, smoothie pitchers in use since 7am. Pitchers not washed by 11:10. Manager had all pitchers washed at time of inspection.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm. Manager made new solution. Tested at 400 ppm quaternary..
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No manager certification for assistant manager Tabitha Mercer.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Scoop stored in pan with dirty water. Scoop and pan replaced with clean items.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Chip shelf under counter made of unfinished plywood.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Manager made new solution. Tested at 400 ppm quaternary.
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Person in charge states establishment opens at 7am. pitchers are rinsed between orders, not washed or sanitized until shift change at approximately 2pm. All pitchers washed, rinsed, and sanitized at time of inspection. Observed smoothie being made with pitcher n continuous use since opening. See stop sale.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm. Manager made new solution, tested at 400ppm
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed smoothie being made with pitcher in continuous use since opening over 4 hours prior.
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. Observed 2 employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training.
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.