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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

5135 20 ST STE 103, Vero Beach FL 32966 · 7722265153

Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 5 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats15
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA4105397
Grade history
MAR 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
AUG 26
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4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2024025924Mar 18, 2024Oct 2, 2024$200

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Under 3 bay sink.
Basic/29-19-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handles laying in bulk chocolate and sugar bin
Basic/10-01-5/Repeat Violation
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Under 3 bay sink
Basic/29-19-4
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board stored behind faucet at 3 comp sink. Cutting board is heavily grooved and stained
Basic/14-09-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Tall stainless reach in freezer has ice build up
Basic/14-69-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in contact with white chocolate powder
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 15, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in cooler since 6am sweet potatoes -49 Jalapeño Corn -54 Kale apple salad -57 Sliced tomatoes -47 Cut lettuce -47
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 15, 2024 · sweet potatoes - 47° Corn - 47° Kale apple salad - none on hand Sliced tomatoes - 41° Cut lettuce - 47° (Sliced tomatoes were just pulled from walk in cooler and stocked. Manager moved to another cooler) Admin Complaint
Mar 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in cooler since 6am sweet potatoes -49° Jalapeño Corn -54° Kale apple salad -57° Sliced tomatoes -47° Cut lettuce -47°
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Disinfectant stored with clean containers
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic/24-05-4/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.