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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

1201 4 ST N, Saint Petersburg FL 33701 · 7276422753

Last inspected Nov 13, 2025 · 3 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats34
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6216191
Grade history
SEP 23
AUG 24
NOV 25
— STEADY

3 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained reach in deli cooler cutting boards.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved reach in deli cooler cutting boards.
Basic/14-09-4
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored on top of food prep area. Manager stored correctly.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in non approved hand wash sink.
Intermediate/12A-03-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in cooler along far wall has food debris buildup.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by three compartment sink blocked by trash cans. Manager removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4/Repeat Violation
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on prep table.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle touching ice. Manager stored correctly.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers have built up food debris. Can opener in rear prep area has built up food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees engaged in food preparation with no beard guards.
Basic/13-04-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4

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.