TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
2137 66 ST N, Saint Petersburg FL 33710 · 727-345-8947
Last inspected Oct 2, 2025 · 5 visits since October 2023
OCT 23
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OCT 25
— STEADY
3 inspections within 5 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Greek yogurt (47F - Cold Holding) Operator moved to freezer to rapid chill, retemped at 36F.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2016055848 | Nov 14, 2016 | Jan 20, 2017 | $160 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee engaged in cashiering and cash handling and proceeded to handle blenders without handwash. Manager corrected and she washed her hands before returning to food handling.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Greek yogurt (47F - Cold Holding) Operator moved to freezer to rapid chill, retemped at 36F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opened blade soiled with black debris
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser jammed and not providing paper towels at hand wash sink by ice machine. Operator fixed the machine.
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Cutting board on drying rack has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Ice buildup in small reach-in freezer next to deli coolers
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink by dish washing area. Operator put sign up.
Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Single service items including cups, bags, cup holders, napkins, bowls and lids, are being stored in restroom labeled "employees only" on the door. Boxes of cups stored on floor in front of toilet. Operator moved all single serve items out of restroom.
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented cans of pineapple. Manager removed and marked the cans do not use.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched case of single service in storage area then back to working with food no hand wash. Educated employee and employee washed hands and put on gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Gaskets soiled with food debris. Shaker mixer soiled with food debris.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Total of 6 employees, 2 certified, 2 new employees less then 60 days and 2 over 60 days
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with food debris.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted correctly. Employee inverted ice bucket.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Front area door way missing cove molding.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table front counter. Manager removed drink.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn reach in cooler and freezer.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Ice machine in kitchen area soiled with mold like substance.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at 3 compartment sink. Provided hand sink sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in cooler in front counter area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled with food debris front area.
Nov 27, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed from front counter next to cash register.
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/.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in reach in cooler by office.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Oct 11, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed from front counter next to cash register.
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/.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in reach in cooler by office.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven presser soiled with food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Oct 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical bottle stored next to to go lids. Manager moved chemical bottle.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in kitchen soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed from front counter next to cash register.
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/.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in reach in cooler by office.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven presser soiled with food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To cups boxes on floor by bathroom area. Manager removed off floor.
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.