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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

1555 S US HWY 1 STE 102, Vero FL 32966 · 7722269988

Last inspected Jan 5, 2026 · 5 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats35
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA4105145
Grade history
FEB 24
JAN 25
DEC 25
≈ ERRATIC

3 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Swiss cheese above chill line. Operator threw away cheese
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jan 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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. Jailyn
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Return visit Dec 18, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 5, 2026 · Time Extended
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restrooms need covered trash can
Basic/32-12-6/Return visit Dec 18, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 5, 2026 · Time Extended
Dec 18, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to ovens has no running water
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 18, 2025 · Observed no running water at hand sink. PIC states plumber was out yesterday and is supposed to return today with part to make repairs. Time Extended
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. Jailyn
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Return visit Dec 18, 2025 · Time Extended
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restrooms need covered trash can
Basic/32-12-6/Return visit Dec 18, 2025 · Time Extended
Dec 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to ovens has no running water
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In restroom
Intermediate/31B-05-4
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. Jailyn
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restrooms need covered trash can
Basic/32-12-6
Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of to go cups stored on floor at front counter
Basic/25-05-4
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Swiss cheese above chill line. Operator threw away cheese
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Swiss cheese found above chill line 42-58F. In cooler overnight. Operator threw cheese away
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Restroom cleaner stored next to flour tortillas box
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Y splitter on mop sink needs vacuum breaker
High priority/29-42-4
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. Daisy
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Food stored on floor. Açaí container on floor in walk in freezer
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In shredded cheese
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle being stored with single serve items
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Both restrooms are shared restrooms.
Basic/32-12-5/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of to go items on floor next to cooler
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site

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.