TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
602 BARNES BLVD, Rockledge FL 32955
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
JUL 26
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5 inspections trending up, 18 points better than where it started.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed small fly insect trap above oven. Manager took down small fly insect trap
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection 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
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Starting line make station flip top reach in cooler
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed male bathroom toilet not properly working
Sep 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Not labeled sanitizer. Manager label it sanitizer
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed small fly insect trap above oven. Manager took down small fly insect trap
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink next to prep sink. Manager made a sign employees must wash hands before returning to work and posted at hand wash sink
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher at front counter meter is reading in the red
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Observed behind finished Line flip top cover is soiled with old food debris. Operator clean behind the flip top cover
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Observed can opener blade is soiled with old food debris
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sink next to dump/ prep sink. Does not have hand washing sign or procedures at hand wash sink. Operator put up hand wash sign that stated employee must wash hands before returning to work
Observed at finish line station behind flip top cover. Was soiled with old food debris. Operator clean behind flip top cover
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at 3 compartment sink faucet is leaking water while the faucet is on. Leaking from pipe
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees putting on new gloves but not washing hands before putting on on new gloves after changing tasks
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. Observed employee that got hire on 2-3 weeks ago have not sign employees agreement
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed Hand Wash Sink next to ice machine not able to dispense paper towel in towel dispenser
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Still have 4a¿¿1-24 still displayed
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal beverage and cups full of ice on prep table.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with long locs not having his hair restraint
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer
Observed ceiling tiles,vents, and walls are soiled
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed 3 compartment sink faucet pipe still is leaking
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed at front counter sanitizer bucket with sanitizer in stored on the floor. Operator corrected
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents has accumulation of dusts
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal cup with cover on the prep table. Operator corrected
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on the left side of the door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed make line and finish line flip tops. Behind the flip top lids is soiled with old food debris
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in walk in cooler. Operator has stated that she put in for repairs.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed 3 compartment sink faucet spray is leaking out water when faucet is on
Oct 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Operator corrected.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter is dated but the date is expired.
Observed Nonfood-contact surface food container rack in kitchen soiled, rusty and dirty
Observed Standing water at the back of ice machine. FYI ice machine is down at the time of inspection
Observed not in use of time of inspection Cutting board on back rack by mop sink has extremely grooves and soiled. Needs to be discarded
Exterior door has a gap at the left side that opens to the outside.
Observed plastic drink beverages on the. Operator corrected
Observed spraying hose for 3 compartment sink is leaking water from the actual hose
Walls, ceiling,and floors soiled with accumulated food debris, and/or dust.
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.