TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
904 THOMASVILLE RD, Tallahassee FL 32303 · 8502243600
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
4 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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/.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in corners of chute.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Observed hand wash sink by triple sink is unusable due to disconnected water pipe and faucet not working.
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.
Observed hand wash sink by triple sink is unusable due to disconnected water pipe and faucet not working.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of frozen avocados stored on floor. Manager removed case off the floor.
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.
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.
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.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
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.
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.