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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE 257

12359 SR 54, Odessa FL 33556 · 727-476-7435

Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · 3 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats37
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3918791
Grade history
JAN 24
APR 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

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

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket on prep table, operator removed it.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No back flow preventer on splitter with water hose attached in mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch while engaging food preparation. Manager asked her removed.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with food debris around kitchen and storage area behind shelves and equipments
Basic/36-73-4
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In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scope handle touched feta cheese in reach in cooler, operator restored it properly.
Basic/10-06-5
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed soft copy to operator
Basic/51-13-4
The state's own report →
Apr 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart blocking handwash sink in kitchen. Inspector relocated cart to wash hands.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Kaylee, Sophia, Harmony
Intermediate/53B-02-5
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. For one employee, Kaylee.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Flip top cooler next to beverage cooler. Operator is aware and is going to call the regional manager.
Basic/29-49-6
Jan 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by cart. Operator moved cart unblocking the hand wash sink
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Operator moved cell phone.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site

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.