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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

1840 GULF TO BAY BLVD., Clearwater FL 33765 · 727-474-2850

Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 4 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats38
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6217623
Grade history
NOV 23
MAR 25
DEC 25
— STEADY

3 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - individual containers of cooked corn at 50 F - no temperatures taken of food item today - manager discarded
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Mar 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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. Copies of SafeStaff certificates with no dates of training for any employees provided
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door does not completely close at the front counter area.
Basic/14-11-5
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on plastic food containers stacked on shelf in dishwashing area
Basic/16-46-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Manager discarded employee drink
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables( bag of onions ) stored with ready-to-eat food ( package of prewashed spinach) in the walk cooler. Manager relocated onions.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Utensils in poor condition. Blender lid chipped in front counter area. Manager replaced lid
Basic/14-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled bulk container of sugar in the front counter area. Employee labeled bulk container
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Reviewed with manager
Intermediate/53B-09-4
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager
Basic/14-45-4
Open dumpster lid. Reviewed with manager
Basic/33-16-4
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues near press at front line. Reviewed with manager
Basic/22-16-4
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -individual containers of cooked corn at 50 F in cooler near press - no temperatures taken of food item today - manager discarded
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - individual containers of cooked corn at 50 F - no temperatures taken of food item today - manager discarded
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in dishwashing area. Manager placed paper towels at hand wash sink
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrective Action Taken
Employee personal items ( chargers) stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items on food prep table in back kitchen-manager relocated items
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring ( dangle bracelets ) on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee removed bracelets
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site

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.