TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
2803 N SR 7 200, Wellington FL 33414 · 561.249.6135
Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · 3 visits since January 2024
JAN 24
AUG 24
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top coolers: turkey slices (47F - Cold Holding); portioned bowls of kale apple salad (52F - Cold Holding) As per employee, stored overnight in unit. Not prepped or portioned today. Stored over-stacked. See top sale.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $820
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026043656 | Apr 17, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 | $200 |
| 2--2017022424 | Apr 19, 2017 | Aug 16, 2017 | $300 |
| 2--2017008890 | Feb 17, 2017 | Mar 16, 2017 | $320 |
Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Apr 17, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of black beans.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touch clothes then put gloves on to prepare food; no hand wash. Advised operator that employee should wash hands.
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. At flip top coolers: turkey slices (47F - Cold Holding); portioned bowls of kale apple salad (52F - Cold Holding) As per employee, stored overnight in unit. Not prepped or portioned today. Stored over-stacked. See top sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top coolers: turkey slices (47F - Cold Holding); portioned bowls of kale apple salad (52F - Cold Holding) As per employee, stored overnight in unit. Not prepped or portioned today. Stored over-stacked. See top sale.
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Walk in freezer floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched hair then handled blender and single service cups to served smoothie; no hand wash. Operator advised employee to wash hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler unit near office: sliced turkey (44F - Cold Holding) As per operator, transferred from walk in cooler approximately 2 hours. Not prepped or portioned today. Stored over stacked. Operator removed over stacked portion to quick chill.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed to operator.
Floor of walk in freezer soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Jan 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Infront of fruit flip top cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container next to ice machine
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.