TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
5072 ANNUNCIATION CIRCLE STE 101, Ave Maria FL 34142 · 239.867.4492
Last inspected Oct 28, 2025 · 3 visits since August 2023
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3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand wash sink next to service counter. Operator turn on water supply.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019018750 | Mar 15, 2019 | Apr 30, 2019 | $600 |
| 7--2017018744 | Mar 22, 2017 | Apr 27, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Observed non service dog in the restaurant.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on walk in cooler shelves.
Oct 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on can opener blade and sticky substance on the can opener. Operator removed to be cleaned.
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 no proof of training for some employees, operator stated they have a training class scheduled in two weeks.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of potato chips stored on the floor next to the front counter.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean container on storage rack.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on the walk in cooler shelves.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop bucket not stored to dry, not currently in use.
Aug 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Observed employee with long fingernails in food prep area.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink no pressure. operator turned on water.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed mop bucket blocking hand was sink next to 3 compartment sink.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand wash sink next to service counter. Operator turn on water supply.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed utensil not stored with handle up. Across from 3 comp sink.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from an unenclosed container with no straw.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly tape over blender station.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of potato chips on the floor by front counter.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in blender area in standing water at 78F
Light not functioning. Observed light in walk in freezer not working.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambients thermometer in reach in cooler.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink not working. Operator turned water supply on.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizing bucket stored on prep table next to food.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers for beverage stored on floor next to hand wash sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not inverted or hung to dry. Operator hung to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of whey, chocolate, sugar, not labeled in food prep area.
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.