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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

13111 PAUL J DOHERTY PKWY #140, Fort Myers FL 33913 · 239.789.1210

Last inspected Feb 26, 2026 · 3 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats66
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA4607071
Grade history
NOV 23
AUG 24
FEB 26
▼ IMPROVING

3 inspections trending up, 13 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 1/20/2023.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2019024574Apr 10, 2019Jun 18, 2019$200

Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Feb 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed nine 6lb cans of pineapple tidbits dented. Operator discarded cans.
High priority/01B-01-4/Corrective Action Taken
Observed buildup of water and gray-like substance on shelving underneath front service ice bin. Operator cleaned shelving.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 20, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 1/20/2023.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 3 employees handling food with watches, bracelets. All employees removed bracelets and watches. Repeat 9/2/2022.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Smoothie pitchers on front line wet nesting, operator separated pitchers to allow drying.
Basic/24-08-4/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.