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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

11260 PANAMA CITY BEACH PKWY #101, Panama City Beach FL 32407 · 850-588-8470

Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 5 visits since June 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1305419
Grade history
JUN 24
MAR 25
DEC 25
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food make cooler: Swiss cheese 46F, smoked cheese 46F, sliced tomatoes 48F, hummus 48F, cooked onions 46F, chopped romaine 53F, shredded mozzarella 45F, shredded cheddar 46F, at 10:15am, per manager items in cooler since Approximately 6:00am. See stop sale
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Aug 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food make cooler: Swiss cheese 46F, smoked cheese 46F, sliced tomatoes 48F, hummus 48F, cooked onions 46F, chopped romaine 53F, shredded mozzarella 45F, shredded cheddar 46F, at 10:15am, per manager items in cooler since Approximately 6:00am. See stop sale
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food make cooler: Swiss cheese 46F, smoked cheese 46F, sliced tomatoes 48F, hummus 48F, cooked onions 46F, chopped romaine 53F, shredded mozzarella 45F, shredded cheddar 46F, at 10:15am, per manager items in cooler since Approximately 6:00am. See stop sale
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. 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 certification for Amber.
Intermediate/53A-04-6
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Dec 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in smoothie station.
Basic/29-49-6
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 10ppm. Manager added more chlorine to solution, tested at 100ppm.
High priority/22-42-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Case of chicken and bucket of açaí on floor in walk-in. Items moved to shelf at time of inspection.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Residue build up on exterior of ice bucket. Food debris on back side of made table area.
Basic/23-03-4
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Jun 12, 2024Inspection 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.