TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
3839 N MONROE ST SUITE 2, Tallahassee FL 32303
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 8 visits since April 2024
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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▼ IMPROVING
4 inspections trending up, 26 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator updated license during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator spoke with employee on behavior.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Operator spoke with employee.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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Improper use of detergent-sanitizer when there is no distinct water rinse - a different product was used for the wash and for the sanitize steps. Operator corrected behavior.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken defrosting on counter next to oven. Moved to fridge.
Mar 13, 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
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator updated license during inspection.
In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Operator moved utensil to dishwasher area.
Feb 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 5, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
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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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed all manager certificates expired. No proof of current food manager certificate for establishment.
Dec 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sliced tomatoes, sliced turkey, pulled pork, sausages, rice, cooked eggs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items held above 41F in prep area/kitchen make table: sliced tomatoes 45F, sliced turkey 48F, pulled pork 47F, sausages 48F, rice 49F, cooked eggs 51F. Per manager held since yesterday. See stop sale. Per manager will ice food items until make table can properly cold hold.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed all manager certificates expired. No proof of current food manager certificate for establishment.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep area. Manager stored paper towels during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed middle panel disconnected on reach in cooler at front counter area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager stored mop to air dry during inspection.
Jul 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 16, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed food service license expired 06-01-23. Verified ownership with manager.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per manager one employee hired over 60 days with no proof of current food handler training. This violation must be corrected by 06-14-24.
Apr 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed food service license expired 06-01-23. Verified ownership with manager.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed turkey 57F, 59F, 50F, and avocado 46F held since yesterday. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced turkey 57F, 59F, mashed avocado 46F, in reach in cooler and turkey 50F in make table at prep area. Per manager sliced turkey and mashed avocado held since yesterday. See stop sale.
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 opened yogurt with no date mark in reach in cooler at prep area. Per manager opened on 04-13-24. Manager date-marked yogurt during inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per manager one employee hired over 60 days with no proof of current food handler training. This violation must be corrected by 06-14-24.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling above prep area.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed accumulation of garbage surrounding dumpster.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed large accumulation of food debris on bottom shelf of standing cooler and standing freezer at storage area. Observed mold-like substance on vent in standing cooler at storage area.
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