TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
2491 NW FEDERAL HWY, Stuart FL 34994
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 5 visits since January 2024
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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. Vomit and diarrhea procedure sen to operator.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Food stored on floor of walk in freezer
Freezer Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No soap provided at handwash sink in back kitchen Manager provided soap
Observed package of Coca-Cola bottles stored on floor of kitchen. Employee box on storage shelf.
Observed plastic cup with no handle used to dispense Pea powder. Manager removed
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on pair of gloves at prep counter and began engaging in food preparation without washing hands first.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor of kitchen next to mop sink. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized area properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of chicken breast on floor of walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall and plug in outlet cover soiled with grease behind toaster ovens at prep table.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled with food debris at main kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 2 Employee cups over dry food storage area. Operator removed.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Rusted shelves in walk in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. sliced turkey (50F - Cold Holding) Observed in overstocked pan, reach in cooler in kitchen. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced turkey (50F - Cold Holding) Observed in overstocked pan, reach in cooler in kitchen. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Multi surface cleaner spray bottle stored next to sugar under prep table in kitchen. Operator stored properly.
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. Vomit and diarrhea procedure sen to operator.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed Paper towel dispenser as unable to dispense paper towels in men's restroom. Operator fixed paper towel dispenser.
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