TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
3083 MARTIN DOWNS BLVD, Palm City FL 34990 · 3146291992
Last inspected Jun 12, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. 3 flies flying around at dish wash area; 1 of 3 landing on clean spoon used for sauces. Spoon was removed, cleaned and sanitized.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025048130 | Jun 9, 2025 | Jul 14, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At make station- in use bananas with sticker still attached- operator removed sticker and washed properly.
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food prep counter soiled with old food debris, food debris stuck between lamination on prep table.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in back kitchen underneath prep tables and dry storage shelves soiled with food debris and trash
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build of of food debris at bottom of reach in cooler in kitchen
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened bottle of Coke soda on top shelf of walk in cooler. Operator removed
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar removed from original container in plastic container with no label. Manager provided label
Jun 10, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 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. Several cheeses stored in coolers such as mozzarella cheese dated (06/06 to 06/13). Advised operator to correct dates.
Jun 9, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. 3 flies flying around at dish wash area; 1 of 3 landing on clean spoon used for sauces. Spoon was removed, cleaned and sanitized.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Several cheeses stored in coolers such as mozzarella cheese dated (06/06 to 06/13). Advised operator to correct dates.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and ceiling vent above clean pans on dish drying rack soiled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor being soiled in dishwashing area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall above clean pans on dish drying rack soiled.
Oct 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At kitchen, ice machine with mold like substance in the interior.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At cook line flip top cooler, standing water in bottom of cooler.
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Sent bodily fluids procedure to operator.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Feta (54F - cooling) at 10:15 since 10:05 - 54F 10:35 Observed sitting out on counter in covered container in kitchen. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator returned to walk in cooler and removed lid.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink by blender sink and men's restroom. Operator provided paper towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Glass cleaner in spray bottle unlabeled at front counter area. Operator labeled 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.