TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
8855 IMMOKALEE RD, Naples FL 34120 · 239-440-6333
Last inspected Nov 10, 2025 · 4 visits since November 2023
4 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in back area above freezer.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on prep line.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employees wearing jewelry and a wristwatch (other than a plain ring) on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Food handlers placed back into bucket.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Inspector educated and demonstrated to staff how to properly hand mix solution to proper ppm until repairs to dispenser can be made. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm); Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm)
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. PIC placed on shelf, inverted.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cart full of bags of chicken outside of refrigeration. Employee stated it was pulled from the freezer less than four hours prior and was thawing at room temperature. Chicken was placed back into walk-in cooler. chicken (46F - thawing at room temperature )
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. TCS food held in flip-top nearest the back wall measured: cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); hummus (49F); (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); chorizo (49F - Cold Holding); sliced pepper jack cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Operator has had several service calls and a new compressor recently. Discussed options for better unit cooling with the Operator. Unit is loaded heavily with product in the lower cabinet, restricting airflow. Discussed less product, metal vs. plastic pans. Operator stated product was at proper temperature less than four hours ago. Unit was emptied to the walk-in cooler and repair company was called.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at front counter was blocked with large cans of pineapple. Operator moved cans.
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