TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
3726 SUN CITY CENTER BLVD #103, Ruskin FL 33570 · 813-642-0623
Last inspected Feb 17, 2026 · 4 visits since March 2024
MAR 24
APR 24
APR 25
FEB 26
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4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards hanging at 3 compartment sink.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 employees working with no certified food manager on site. Manager arrived at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards hanging at 3 compartment sink.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting on drying rack.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm quat, employee remade tested 200 ppm.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor near ice machine.
Apr 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Kale in garbage bag in walk in cooler.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3 compartment sink tested 0 ppm quaternary ammonium, manager remade at time of inspection tested 150 ppm quaternary ammonium.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cut tomatoes in reach in cooler date marked 4/13.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cut tomatoes in reach in cooler date marked 4/13.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. turkey 46 F, cheese 49 F sitting high in reach in cooler, employee placed down in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked with garbage can, removed at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drinks on food in walk in cooler, manager removed at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee items on shelf above spoons.
Food stored on floor. Soda bottles on floor.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks on drinks in walk in cooler.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of foam cups on floor.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler next to microwave.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm, employee remade tested 150ppm quaternary ammonium.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor.
Apr 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container in handwash sink next to 3 Compartment Sink, employee removed at time of inspection.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 employees working with no food manager on site, food manager arrived at time of inspections.
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. No reporting agreement for new hire, employee signed at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled. Operator labeled at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag over food containers.
Food stored on floor. Soda on floor near office.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in dark chocolate.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light over plastic spoons.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor near bananas.
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored next to lemon juice. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Broom and dust pan blocking handwash sink, operator removed at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled in chemical storage.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk in cooler, operator removed at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table, operator removed at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting next to 3 Compartment Sink.
Food stored on floor. Lemon juice and soda bottles on floor next to office.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in cut leafy greans, operator removed at time of inspection.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries over sauces in walk in cooler. Operator placed unwashed strawberries at the bottom at time of inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor, operator removed at time of inspection.
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.