TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
700 MERRITT ISLAND CAUSEWAY E, Merritt Island FL 32952 · 4077335860
Last inspected Dec 18, 2025 · 7 visits since July 2023
JUL 23
AUG 23
SEP 24
DEC 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections trending down, 16 points off where it started.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed poster
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2015007331 | Dec 30, 2014 | May 8, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Dec 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On right side of larger reach-in cooler to rear of kitchen. scrambled eggs (51F - Cold Holding); pesto (45F - Cold Holding); hummus (47F - Cold Holding); feta (49F - Cold Holding).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On right side of larger reach-in cooler to rear of kitchen. scrambled eggs (51F - Cold Holding); pesto (45F - Cold Holding); hummus (47F - Cold Holding); feta (49F - Cold Holding). SEE STOP SALE
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed poster
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to triple sink.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed document
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Large reach-in cooler to rear right side of kitchen
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Evidence of wet nest on stacked pans at drying racks over triple sink
Equipment in poor repair. Door jam between middle and right side doors of reach-in cooler is broken off
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drying rack shelves over triple sink are rusting
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Has been removed
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers on countertop stored with food contact surface facing upwards. Operator inverted. Open case of paper towels on the floor and case of Togo containers on the floor in rear dry storage area
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Exit sign in bathroom hallway is missing. Electrical wiring still present and exposed.
Nov 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters last service date is not able to be read
Sep 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washed soiled dishes and then began handling clean equipment without stopping to wash hands
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Operator discarded
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed handout
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All certificates are expired
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters last service date is not able to be read
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working in kitchen area does not have hair restrained
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed documentation
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Operator is thawing multiple containers of food items on countertop. Moved to reach in cooler
Aug 31, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutter boards on both make tables and portable ones are soiled
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles containing sanitizer not labeled
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters last inspected and change was 2021
Multiple Holes in or other damage to wall.back wall by 3CS is soiled with black mold like substance.
Bathroom facility not clean. Female bathroom needs to be clean
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Turbo shelves handles are soiled
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent soiled and ceiling tile missing
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Blender pictures stack while still wet at 3CS
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Missing baseboards in bathroom hallways
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor behind ice machine, bathrooms and under equipment soiled
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Consumer. Product store on the floor at the register.
Ice bucket not inverted stored on top of the ice machine
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Not click in to place in prep area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of the prep table's bottom shelves soiled old food debris's
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, dish rack
Aug 28, 2023Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate15 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. make table at the back set up 7:00am, fully cooked chicken; (53F - Cooling); fully cooked egg (48F - Cooling); soft Brie cheese (49F - Cooling); fresh mozzarella cheese (52F - Cooling); up right reach in cooler 3 door, roasted onions (41F - Cold Holding); fully cook sweet potatoes (42F - Cold Holding); fully cooked corn prep at 8:30am ambient air (46F - Cooling) operator was giving a corrective time plan for the items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutter boards on both make tables and portable ones are soiled
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles containing sanitizer not labeled
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters last inspected and change was 2021
Multiple Holes in or other damage to wall.back wall by 3CS is soiled with black mold like substance.
Bathroom facility not clean. Female bathroom needs to be clean
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Turbo shelves handles are soiled
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent soiled and ceiling tile missing
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Ambient air at 53F cold holding
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Blender pictures stack while still wet at 3CS
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Missing baseboards in bathroom hallways
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor behind ice machine, bathrooms and under equipment soiled
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Consumer. Product store on the floor at the register.
Ice bucket not inverted stored on top of the ice machine
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Not click in to place in prep area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of the prep table's bottom shelves soiled old food debris's
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, dish rack
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards are scored and no longer cleanable.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in location. Operator provided napkins at each hand sink
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor needs to be mopped more than once a day
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in womens bathroom.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Monster drink in prep cooler not segregated from restaurant Food
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen are soiled and have heavy dust build up
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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