TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
1989 SE FEDERAL HWY, Stuart FL 34994
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed Cole slaw in zip-lock bag dated 12/4 in walk in cooler. Per operator, items opened and prepped on 12/4, items left in walk in cooler and exceeded 7 days passed preparation date. See stop sale.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated debris, grease, dust
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Aug 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at small flip top cooler at front counter: cooked sweet potatoes (61F - Cold Holding); Greek yogurt (62F-cold holding); cooked corn (63F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (60F - Cold Holding);;; scrambled eggs (62F - Cold Holding) per employee, items not prepared or portioned today. Per employee, Food brought from walk in cooler to flip top reach in cooler at 8:00 and left out of temperature for approximately 1 1/2 hours. Employee moved food to other reach in cooler unit to bring items back to 41F within 3 1/2 hours.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket on top of ice machine in back kitchen not inverted.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple boxes of produce on floor of walk in cooler
Dec 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed Cole slaw in zip-lock bag dated 12/4 in walk in cooler. Per operator, items opened and prepped on 12/4, items left in walk in cooler and exceeded 7 days passed preparation date. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed Cole slaw in zip-lock bag dated 12/4 in walk in cooler. Per operator, items opened and prepped on 12/4, items left in walk in cooler and exceeded 7 days passed preparation date. See stop sale.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket not inverted stored above ice machine in kitchen. operater stored items properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of liquid drink mixes on floor of walk in freezer. Operator stored all items properly.
Nov 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. At front counter flip top cooler low boy, Greek yogurt (48F - Cold Holding); yogurt with chia seeds (48F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (49F - Cold Holding); corn (48F - Cold Holding); sweet potatoes (48F - Cold Holding); kale salad (48F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated products held over 24 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter flip top cooler low boy, Greek yogurt (48F - Cold Holding); yogurt with chia seeds (48F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (49F - Cold Holding); corn (48F - Cold Holding); sweet potatoes (48F - Cold Holding); kale salad (48F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated products held over 24 hours. See stop sale.
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed operator's Thermometer at degrees 22F in ice water bath.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ceiling tiles covered with dust by walk in cooler.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Waste receptacle has no cover.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop Handle in contact with granola by front area. Operator stored properly.
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.