TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
6708 MEMORIAL HWY, Tampa FL 33615 · 2017237777
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 4 visits since August 2023
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JUL 26
— STEADY
4 inspections within 13 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. Provided by email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed one employee wash hands for less than 10 seconds at front service hand washing sink.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed one employee at front service line wash hands at a dump sink. Discussed with employee to wash hands only at designated handwashing sinks.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled cutting board over three compartment sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front service handwashing sink used for storing a screwdriver and scrub brush. Employee removed all tools at time of inspection.
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Accumulation of black and pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Located on equipment, dry storage rack, adjacent to three compartment sink.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lids for shredded cheddar inside walk-in cooler are broken.
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Feta cheese not dated inside walk in cooler. Employee added a date to feta at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in establishment soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning scrub stored inside front line handwash sink. Manager discarded scrub at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black and pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in establishment with cut marks.
Water leaking from faucet. Leaking faucet at front line dump sink.
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front service area. Provided.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone stored on prep table at front service area. Removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Blender jugs. Discussed with operator.
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. Provided by email.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at front service area. Provided.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees training expired.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone stored on prep table. Operator removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In sugar bin and ice well. Operator moved handles up.
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.