TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
9182 S FEDERAL HWY, Port St Lucie FL 34952 · 3146291992
Last inspected Oct 1, 2025 · 9 visits since August 2023
SEP 23
APR 24
MAY 24
OCT 24
OCT 25
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 34 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fruit fly around vita mix observed
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Oct 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice bin covering sink
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Oct 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Banana cutter heavily soiled
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. By ice machine
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under shelf of single service items
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over ready to eat sauces
May 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. By front counter. Manager cleaned
Apr 5, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Behind small fridge on cashier line
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In all areas
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Drains in kitchen
Apr 4, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 11 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 50 plus droppings under front counter, near cashier behind register tape. 13 droppings on the floor near chip rack. 100 plus droppings in the cabinet, under blenders station, 5 droppings under prep table in kitchen, 5 droppings near soda bag in a box station
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blenders
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.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Behind small fridge on cashier line
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In all areas
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Drains in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In cabinets on front counter, rack on front counter
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Sep 29, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 4-1- 2023
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Drain cover soiled/has accumulation of debris. By three compartment sink
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of reach in coolers
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. All areas
Food stored under dripping water line. Food in reach in cooler stored under and unit is actively dripping. Foods were covered and other foods were a stop sale
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The shelf's that hold all the sugar and other products in the front soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All coolers in front and back of restaurant
Sep 27, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sliced turkey 50-51f cold holding, eggs 47-51f cold holding, hummus 50f cold holding, cheese sliced 49-56f cold holding, kale slice 54f cold holding, spinach 55f cold holding, Lettuce 54f cold holding, chicken diced 33-39f cold holding, cheese shredded 45-53f cold holding,
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced turkey 50-51f cold holding, eggs 47-51f cold holding, hummus 50f cold holding, cheese sliced 49-56f cold holding, kale slice 54f cold holding, spinach 55f cold holding, Lettuce 54f cold holding, chicken diced 33-39f cold holding, cheese shredded 45-53f cold holding,
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 4-1- 2023
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Drain cover soiled/has accumulation of debris. By three compartment sink
Equipment in poor repair. Three door cooler near freezer ambient temperature of 57 all tcs food above 41f cold holding,
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of reach in coolers
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. All areas
Food stored under dripping water line. Food in reach in cooler stored under and unit is actively dripping. Foods were covered and other foods were a stop sale
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The shelf's that hold all the sugar and other products in the front soiled
Operator does not permit customers to use bathroom. When entering both restrooms had out of order signs, went in to each restroom and bathrooms and sinks both work had employee remove sign.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All coolers in front and back of restaurant
Aug 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Lids for blenders heavily soiled. Cutting boards stained Can opener soiled. Interior of all coolers moderately to heavy soiled
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In 3 door cooler
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fruit fly around vita mix observed
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Front counter food residue observed
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/ Manager Kayla came in to work.
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. Spoke with owner, she stated that this is part of onboarding, however no one working can enter office to verify via computer.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket
Food stored on floor. Cases of water and soda in back room
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs in contact with food ( salad mix)
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Single door flip top
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Takeout containers stored on floor
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front cooler
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.