TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE 257
12359 SR 54, Odessa FL 33556 · 727-476-7435
Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · 3 visits since January 2024
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket on prep table, operator removed it.
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.
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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with food debris around kitchen and storage area behind shelves and equipments
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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.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed soft copy to operator
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart blocking handwash sink in kitchen. Inspector relocated cart to wash hands.
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
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.
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.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by cart. Operator moved cart unblocking the hand wash sink
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.
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