TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
40912 US HWY 19 N, Tarpon Springs FL 34689 · 727-934-0001
Last inspected Dec 1, 2025 · 5 visits since March 2024
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▼ IMPROVING
3 inspections trending up, 57 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 small flies in front counter area around the blenders 3 small flies in 3 compartment sink area 2 small flies around the prep cooler 5 small flies in back area by walk in coolers
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024031351 | Mar 20, 2024 | Jul 8, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3 compartment sink at 0ppm. Operator corrected to 200 ppm
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical Spray bottle stored on prep table over ready to eat food. Operator moved bottle to proper area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Brown cutting board on prep area grooved.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table by walk in cooler. Operator moved.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table by walk in cooler. Operator moved To proper area
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Measured at 0ppm. Operator remade at 200ppm
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face then touched clean utensils, scooped ice and prepared smoothie for customer without washing hands, discussed with manager proper hand washing
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board, brown cutting board
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with watch on
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put hat on
Mar 22, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 small flies in front counter area around the blenders 3 small flies in 3 compartment sink area 2 small flies around the prep cooler 5 small flies in back area by walk in coolers
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. Jaileen does not have food handlers training
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under and behind equipment soiled
Mar 21, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 small flies in front counter area around the blenders 3 small flies in 3 compartment sink area 2 small flies around the prep cooler 5 small flies in back area by walk in coolers
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Ava Moreau person in charge during inspection with no manager certification
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. Provided operator it's printed copy of DBPR HR 5030-103
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. Jaileen does not have food handlers training
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under and behind equipment soiled
Mar 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee came in from back door after taking out boxes to trash then made a smoothie without washing hands
Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee wiped hands on apron to dry them
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee using soiled towel to wipe down counter and dirty area then made a smoothie without washing hands
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee rubbed hands together for 7 seconds
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched glasses and face then touched clean dishes without washing hands
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 small flies in front counter area around the blenders 3 small flies in 3 compartment sink area 2 small flies around the prep cooler 5 small flies in back area by walk in coolers
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Ava Moreau no knowledge of the big 6 food borne illnesses, proper prevention or symptoms
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with printed copy of DBPR HR 5030-104
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Ava Moreau person in charge during inspection with no manager certification
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -No paper towels at hand sink next to 3 compartment sink, paper towel dispenser not functioning
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. Provided operator it's printed copy of DBPR HR 5030-103
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. Jaileen does not have food handlers training
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two employee drinks on table next to prepared food, cutting board while preparing food, drinks removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on table next to where they are preparing food, cell phone removed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under and behind equipment soiled
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door left open during operation with flies present inside establishment
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor in front counter area
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.