TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
1840 GULF TO BAY BLVD., Clearwater FL 33765 · 727-474-2850
Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 4 visits since November 2023
3 inspections within 15 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. - individual containers of cooked corn at 50 F - no temperatures taken of food item today - manager discarded
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 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. Copies of SafeStaff certificates with no dates of training for any employees provided
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door does not completely close at the front counter area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on plastic food containers stacked on shelf in dishwashing area
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Manager discarded employee drink
Unwashed fruits/vegetables( bag of onions ) stored with ready-to-eat food ( package of prewashed spinach) in the walk cooler. Manager relocated onions.
Utensils in poor condition. Blender lid chipped in front counter area. Manager replaced lid
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
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Reviewed with manager
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager
Open dumpster lid. Reviewed with manager
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues near press at front line. Reviewed with manager
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
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
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in dishwashing area. Manager placed paper towels at hand wash sink
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
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring ( dangle bracelets ) on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee removed bracelets
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.