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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

904 THOMASVILLE RD, Tallahassee FL 32303 · 8502243600

Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats14
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA4701985
Grade history
NOV 23
NOV 24
JAN 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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/.
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in corners of chute.
Basic/22-20-5
Feb 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 29, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Observed hand wash sink by triple sink is unusable due to disconnected water pipe and faucet not working.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 29, 2025 · Observed hand sink has been removed. Time Extended
Jan 13, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

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

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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open yogurt container with no label. Manager stated it was open couple days ago. Manager dated product at time of inspection.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Observed hand wash sink by triple sink is unusable due to disconnected water pipe and faucet not working.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed case of frozen avocados stored on floor. Manager removed case off the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored under dripping water line. Observed water dripping from cooler vents in walk in cooler over tomatoes and dressings. manager stated it was from a drain line. Observed manager remove food from under dripping water.
Basic/08B-52-4/Warning
Observed rain water dripping from ceiling in kitchen by triple sink into a bucket on the floor, manager stated there is a hole on the roof from old air conditioner.
Basic/28-02-4/Warning
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

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Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand wash sink plumbing disconnected next to three compartment sink.
Basic/29-08-4
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed two soiled cutting boards in prep area with accumulation of cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed corn salad mix prepared onsite not properly date marked. Per manager prepped on 11/12/23 not date marked by 11/13/23. Manager labeled corn salad during inspection.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed sanitizer bucket soiled with accumulation of black mold-like substance. Manager cleaned bucket during inspection.
Basic/21-11-4/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.