TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
501 N ORLANDO AVE B209, Winter Park FL 32789 · 407-637-5002
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023
AUG 23
SEP 24
JUL 25
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections trending down, 14 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022015329 | Jan 21, 2022 | May 25, 2022 | $320 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with debris
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen exit door
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Both make tables at cook line
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers with sugar not labeled at dry storage area
Jul 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen exit door
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing handle for Cold water in Handwash sink next to prep station
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled Under prep table and dry storage area
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in direct contact with sugar in front counter
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Gaskets in front counter reach in cooler
Oct 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing handle for Cold water in Handwash sink next to prep station
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In both reach in coolers
Sep 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All TCS foods in walk in cooler. Per operator all foods stored overnight. shredded cheddar 53F hummus 53F sliced turkey 53F cut lettuce 53F diced chicken 53F cut spinach 54F sweet potato 54F Greek yogurt 53F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All Tcs foods in walk in cooler internal temperature 50-55F. Per operator all foods stored overnight. shredded cheddar 53F hummus 53F sliced turkey 53F cut lettuce 53F diced chicken 53F cut spinach 54F sweet potato 54F Greek yogurt 53F
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler and reach in cooler both internal temperature 50-55F
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing handle for Cold water in Handwash sink next to prep station
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In both reach in coolers
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sani bucket stored on floor in front counter
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At smoothie station
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water in floor drain under prep sink
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Two white cutting boards on make tables located in front counter where food is prepped and two white medium cutting boards in the front counter and prep area
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in direct contact with dates
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Apples and bananas stored under paper towel at hand washing sink at frontline
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of leafy greens stored over cut fruits in walk in cooler Case of food stored on floor of walk in freezer
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.