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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

209 N MAGNOLIA DR STE 1, Tallahassee FL 32301 · 850-412-9100

Last inspected Feb 26, 2026 · 5 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4703236
Grade history
SEP 23
JUL 24
NOV 25
FEB 26
▼ IMPROVING

4 inspections trending up, 21 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed 6/1/24.
High priority/50-17-3
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2018050665Aug 27, 2018Nov 1, 2018$200

Inspection history

5 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.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped inside hand sink near kitchen entrance.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed 6/1/24.
High priority/50-17-3
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee involved in food preparation, no hair restraint. Employee put on hat.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce 47F, tomatoes 50F in expo cooler beside presser.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce 47F, tomatoes 50F in expo cooler beside presser, per manager stored 24 hours, manager disposed of tomatoes and cut lettuce.
High priority/03A-02-5
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired manager training, 7/10/23.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed expo cooler near presser not keeping food cold.
Basic/14-74-7

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.