TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
13935 LANDSTAR BLVD STE 130, Orlando FL 32824
Last inspected Dec 8, 2025 · 4 visits since August 2023
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4/1/25
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cooked bacon stored in container lined with paper towel. Operator removed and replaced with food grade paper
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4/1/25
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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table next to ice machine
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen
In-use scoop stored on equipment door handle between uses. Scoop used to scoop sugar stored on the outer side of container close to floor,exposes scoop to dust and debris. Operator moved scoop to dish wash area
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in coolers at front counter
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet towel inside handwashing sink. Operator removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two unlabeled spray bottles. One clear and one blue. Operator labeled bleach and window cleaner.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced tomatoes (44-45F - Cold Holding), cooked white rice (44-45F - Cold Holding) both for less than 30 minutes. Operator placed in walk in cooler to ensure temperature drops to at least 41F
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment needs quaternary test kit
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For Natalie, Giselle, Rodrigo
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets not inverted on the ice machine
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpster
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster
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.