TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
54 RILEY RD, Celebration FL 34747 · 7329864377
Last inspected Jul 25, 2025 · 8 visits since August 2023
AUG 23
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FEB 24
MAR 25
JUL 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
3 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Make table #2 (small make table); cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); sliced tomato (54F - Cold Holding); yogurt (54F). Per operator items held overnight.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Open bottle of sanitizer stored next to single use items. Floor cleaner and vegetable cleaner stored on top of ice machine in back prep area
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Chip display blocking hand sink on front line Brooms blocking hand sink next to triple sink
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cardboard cup in white chocolate powder in dry storage
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Beverage stored next to single use items in hallway dry storage
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees without hair restraint while preparing food
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles missing in front of make table next to back prep area
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container of dark chocolate powder.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes under triple sink Hole next to back door under back window
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Chip container on top of make table
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of make tables vents soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in back area soiled.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries stored over ready to eat chicken
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind dry storage
Jul 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Make table #2 (small make table); cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); sliced tomato (54F - Cold Holding); yogurt (54F). Per operator items held overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table #2 (small make table); cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); sliced tomato (54F - Cold Holding); yogurt (54F). Per operator items held overnight.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Open bottle of sanitizer stored next to single use items. Floor cleaner and vegetable cleaner stored on top of ice machine in back prep area
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Chip display blocking hand sink on front line Brooms blocking hand sink next to triple sink
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cardboard cup in white chocolate powder in dry storage
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Beverage stored next to single use items in hallway dry storage
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees without hair restraint while preparing food
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles missing in front of make table next to back prep area
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container of dark chocolate powder.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes under triple sink Hole next to back door under back window
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Chip container on top of make table
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of make tables vents soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in back area soiled.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries stored over ready to eat chicken
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind dry storage
Mar 28, 2025□ 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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Drain cover(s) missing. At 3 compartment sink
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several lids in use and on clean dish rack
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sitting in bucket of water outside of maintenance room door not in use
Mar 19, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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No hot running water at three-compartment sink. No working water heater in establishment
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No working water heater in establishment
Drain cover(s) missing. At 3 compartment sink
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several lids in use and on clean dish rack
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In bathroom nearest to back door
No hot running water at mop sink. No working water heater in establishment
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean dish rack
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sitting in bucket of water outside of maintenance room door not in use
Mar 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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No hot running water at three-compartment sink. No working water heater in establishment
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. Missing for one, operator had her fill a reporting agreement out during inspection
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No working water heater in establishment
Drain cover(s) missing. At 3 compartment sink
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several lids in use and on clean dish rack
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In bathroom nearest to back door
No hot running water at mop sink. No working water heater in establishment
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean dish rack
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sitting in bucket of water outside of maintenance room door not in use
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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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/ 4 employees at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warewashing handwash sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on front counter cookline.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in 3rd reach-in cooler torn, gaskets in smoothie prep reach-in cooler torn
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cookline handwash sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Monitor over salad prep area soiled with dust.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container on cookline unlabeled.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor soiled through cookline and kitchen.
Flammables stored/debris present in boiler room. For reporting purposes only. Paint in water heater room.
Aug 29, 2023Inspection 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. Can opener near dish sink dirty Green cutting board above 3 comp sink
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Blue cutting board on cook line
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelet while preparing food Operator coached employee not to wear bracelet on cook line Employee removed bracelet
Food stored on floor Plastic drink mixes on floor in back room
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Multiple spoons in salt and chocolate powder Operator removed
Aug 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting boards above 3 comp sink
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Blue cutting board
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop touching product in dark chocolate container advised operator to fix handles inside product
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.