TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
4016 HIGHVIEW RD, Seffner FL 33584 · 813-436-0252
Last inspected Aug 20, 2025 · 4 visits since July 2023
3 inspections within 10 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.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Observed 2 cracked buckets and bucket lids of Açaí of food exposing the contents to contamination. See stop sale. Buckets were stored along other useable food items in walk in freezer. Manager segregated buckets and labeled for return
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Third pans in dish area had wet nesting. Discussed proper air drying with manager
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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/ Currently 4 employees on site
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Currently 2 new hires working and did not sign health policy
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board has numerous cut marks in dish area Brown cutting board as well ion prep line
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on third pans in dish area
Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed paper to go bags stored under paper towel dispenser on prep line
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Discussed either elevating buckets or double bucketing
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of sugar not labeled
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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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/
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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