TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
1101 34 ST N STE A, Saint Petersburg FL 33713 · 7276239915
Last inspected Jun 22, 2026 · 5 visits since January 2024
4 inspections within 2 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Emailed the person in charge DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form.
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Inspection history
5 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. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler at rear prep area: cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (55F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding) Managers placed items into walk-in freezer to cool. Discussed findings with operator who advised he was going to voluntarily close due to an issue with the air conditioning. Inside walk-in cooler: cooked sausage (61F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (61F - Cold Holding)
Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Emailed the person in charge DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with dried food debris.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed certificates missing dates of training completion. Discussed with person in charge.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed copies.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Stored on double door cooler table in front counter area. Drinks were moved.
Food stored on floor. Bag of raw sugar stored in floor next to dry storage rack storing single service items near back kitchen door. Item was removed off the floor.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of pineapple on dry storage shelf.educated employees and manager on dented cans.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixers on the front counter soiled with debris.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans on drying rack wet between.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of mixers on front counter soiled.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One #10 can black beans dented on shelf with undamaged food
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Equipment stored in dish area hand wash sink
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quat test kit
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. One #10 can black beans dented on shelf with undamaged food
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.