TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
5006 E FOWLER AVE, Tampa FL 33617 · 8132523427
Last inspected Sep 9, 2025 · 6 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
4 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Printed procedure for operator to display.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Sep 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the prep table in the front service area.
Ceiling tile missing in the front area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the prep tables.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet containers in the dish drying area. Manager corrected.
Jan 21, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee training completed through an unapproved source.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on the ceiling tiles and vents in the front service area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several cutting boards with many cut marks to where it is no longer easily cleanable.
Nov 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee training completed through an unapproved source.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on the ceiling tiles and vents in the front service area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several cutting boards with many cut marks to where it is no longer easily cleanable.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked containers on the dish drying rack above the three compartment sink. Manager corrected storage.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator a copy of poster.
Feb 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuuming breaker on splitter used at mop sink.
Dec 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuuming breaker on splitter used at mop sink.
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 employee training for one employee.
Food stored on floor. Observed one box of paper wrappers on floor beneath dry storage rack and one box of mango on floor in walk in cooler.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket holing wiping cloths in water with no sanitizer neath prep sink. Employee disposed of water in bucket
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added with no vacuum breaker.
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. Printed procedure for operator to display.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Open dumpster lid.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking in dump sink at front counter.
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.