TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
314 SE PORT ST LUCIE BLVD, Port St Lucie FL 34984 · 3146291992
Last inspected Jan 13, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee taking orders on computer no handwash making smoothies. Educated
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024008161 | Jan 3, 2024 | Jun 20, 2024 | $320 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Alona. Signed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching cane sugar. Employee corrected.
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed and posted.
Jun 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 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 was refilling sanitizer in sink and then moved on to working on an order touching a blender. Education provided to staff. Employee washed hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Signature vanilla yogurt 73F cold holding.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Signature vanilla yogurt 73F cold holding. Found ambient on cart. Sitting out since last night to thaw. Provided Employee education.
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. In one of bathrooms.
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. Z.J.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on table next to sandwich press. Employee removed.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of three compartment sink.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Yogurt vanilla sitting out on cart since last night.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink next to cold held make cooler leaks when faucet is turned on.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. 1 portable is in the red. Manager placed to the side.
Sep 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. In multiple low boy coolers.
Jul 17, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes 47f cold holding,shredded lettuce 47f cold holding, yogurt 46f cold holding. Was told to rapid chill and move yogurt and lettuce from cooler. Rechecked lettuce 41f cold holding. Yogurt was discard by employee.
Food-contact surface soiled with small piece of hair found inside ice bin on interior wall of ice bin. However, not touching ice. Manager is draining ice and sanitize ice bin.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. R.M
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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. New employee started 2 weeks ago. No proof of training. Education provided and Manager corrected on site.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In both bathrooms. Employee stated battery is needed. Paper towels were placed by sink.
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. I.N, D.P.
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. In multiple low boy coolers.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2024 displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Cooler named finish line digital temperature reading 55-60f. Recommend staff to not use until it is checked out. Do not place any tcs foods in cooler.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of 3C sink. Some of tile is missing.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Handle found in contact with food.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar not labeled.
Jan 3, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Ceiling tile missing. Near three bay sink
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen area
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of three door stand up cooler.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Behind three compartment sink
Oct 23, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee taking orders on computer no handwash making smoothies. Educated
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
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. Printed a copy
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine
Ceiling tile missing. Near three bay sink
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan on shelf soiled with dust.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups stored on floor.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of three door stand up cooler.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Behind three compartment sink
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At hand sink by three compartment sink, and three compartment sink faucet.
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.