TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
23673 SR 54 STE E1, Lutz FL 33559 · 8135759736
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 4 visits since February 2024
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. Food prep sink interior soiled in front.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Two bathroom door not self-closing
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board grooved and is no longer cleanable in front
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cups on prep table in kitchen, operator removed them
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Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food not labeled above store food in walk in cooler, operator removed it.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled and grease buildup under equipments in establishment.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled and grease buildup
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior soiled by front counter
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White sugar container not labeled in kitchen
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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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. For all employees. Employees who have worked at establishment for 60 days or longer: Anna, Laya, Marisol, Elsie, Ebony.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water draining inside the reach in cooler containing smoothie ingredients. Discussed with operator, they are aware and are in the process of getting the cooler fixed.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Discussed with manager.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area.
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