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
4 inspections trending up, 21 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed 6/1/24.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2018050665 | Aug 27, 2018 | Nov 1, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped inside hand sink near kitchen entrance.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed 6/1/24.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee involved in food preparation, no hair restraint. Employee put on hat.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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