TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
2330 W BRANDON BLVD, Brandon FL 33511 · 813.689.6200
Last inspected Sep 15, 2025 · 3 visits since September 2023
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3 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $100
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022004399 | Dec 10, 2021 | Jun 14, 2022 | $100 |
Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinsing blender lids in 3 compartment sink without sanitizing. Informed shift lead that food contact surfaces must be sanitized after washing.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm. Operator replaced solution, tested at 200ppm.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by back door contains hoses and pressure gauge.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at hand sink at end of make line.
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Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Operator refilled solution, tested at 200ppm.
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage observed on prep table near counter entrance. Operator removed the beverage.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on prep surface near front counter entrance. Operator properly stored the bucket.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 1 case of to go cups stored on floor in dry storage. Manager placed dunnage rack under the box.
Sep 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer stored on prep table on cookline Corrected - observed employee remove
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink in back kitchen adjacent to back door in blocked by boxes
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. Emailed to operator
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold inside ice machine
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed stored over clean dishes adjacent to back door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris inside reachin coolers on cookline
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored in reach in freezer adjacent to manager station
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reachin cooler next 3-compartment prep sink
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer tested at 100ppm Corrected -observed employee discard, refill, and test at 200ppm
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.