TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
6134 S FEDERAL HWY, Stuart FL 34997 · 772.283.7377
Last inspected Oct 23, 2025 · 3 visits since October 2023
3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Vents in kitchen soiled.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven next to flip top soiled.
Wall next to flip top in cook line soiled with accumulated grease and dust.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Glass cleaner stored next to ice bucket on lower shelf in front customer counter area, over cleaner stored on storage rack over totrtillas in prep kitchen. Operator stored all chemicals properly.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket hanging from cooler door at reach in cooler by registers.
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 handles in direct contact with white chocolate powder and sugar in front customer counter area.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw beef patties (employee food), raw beef opened from commercial packaging over mangoes (for customers) at reach in freezer. Operator stored properly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw shell eggs (employee food) over sour cream and tomatoes (for customers) at reach in cooler by service window. Operator stored properly.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Spray bottles surface cleaner over tortillas at dry storage shelf by reach in freezers. Operator stored properly.
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 operator, one employee on shift hired May 2023 with no proof of food safety training at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at make table in back kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed knife store in sanitizer bucket, operator removed knife.
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