TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
6400 PARK BLVD N, Pinellas Park FL 33781 · 7276422753
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener spoiled with food debris. Employee washed and sanitized can opener.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Chicken cutter soiled on drying rack after washed
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At hand wash sink near three compartment sink.
Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler near ice machine cook chicken breast (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); cooked black beans (50F - Cold Holding); cooked chickpeas (50F - Cold Holding) moved all TCS items to walk in freezer- Retemp cook chicken breast (43F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (43F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (42F - Cold Holding); cooked black beans (41F - Cold Holding); cooked chickpeas (38F - Cold Holding)
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Near mop sink
Mar 4, 2026Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Unable to license during inspection.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Unable to update plan per phone due to plans from 2013
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener spoiled with food debris. Employee washed and sanitized can opener.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dust pans and brooms stored in front of handwashing sink. Inspector moved items.
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. Employee engaging in food preparation hired about a week ago filled out Employee Health Responsibility form.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed printed copies of Employee Training Certificates.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in deli cooler door handles soiled with food debris.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee umbrella stored on dry storage rack storing single service containers. Manager moved item.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On Cue interior soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled with black substance.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in deli cooler next to grill press.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of unlabeled powdered substance on dry storage racks. Manager labeled containers as salt and pea protein.
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Chemical spray bottle on prep table across walk in cooler. Manager moved chemical spray bottles.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Mop bucket stored in front of hand sink next to mop sink. Manager moved mop bucket into mop sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Bullet Turbo Chef oven handles soiled with food debris.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Employee phone above reach in deli cooler. Employee moved phone.
Sep 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 6 dented 6.88 LB can of black bean 1 dented 6LB can pineapple tidbits
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched credit card and put gloves on before washing their hands. Educated employee. Employee washed hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of blender pitchers soiled with food debris.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board has cut marks stored on drying rack.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 6 dented 6.88 LB can of black bean 1 dented 6 LB can pineapple tidbits
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of pans in drying rack near rear prep area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed ice scoop.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of convention oven soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of blender base and bottoms of blender pitchers soiled with mold like debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Date mark stickers left on clean pans.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Take out drink holders stored on floor in front counter area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet in hand sink near drive thru. Employees repaired faucet.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not stored properly. Mop in bucket near mop sink.
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.