TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
4270 US HWY 98 N, Lakeland FL 33809
Last inspected Aug 14, 2025 · 6 visits since November 2023
5 inspections within 5 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Observed out of order sign, bathroom in working order. Manager removed sign and opened bathroom to customers.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on yellow board in kitchen.
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.
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in bathroom by toilet from plumbing in disrepair from water tank.
Toilet leaking. Spraying from fresh water tank.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sign blocking sink, manager removed sign.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on white board.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in hallway near restrooms.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with, food debris. Observed in flip top unit gaskets.
Open dumpster lid.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with debris and can opener blade.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in unisex bathroom.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on can opener blade.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee placed lid and straw on container.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on gaskets in flip top units.
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.