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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

10628 SW VILLAGE PKWY, Port St Lucie FL 34987 · 407-733-5860

Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats26
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6602850
Grade history
JUL 23
APR 24
APR 25
APR 26
▼ IMPROVING

4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Floor drain in front of walk in cooler backing up when mop sink is being used. Plumber snaked lines and is now draining properly
High priority/28-26-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jul 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. It's employee bathrooms.
Basic/32-04-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 1, 2025 · Women's/ employee not closing tightly. Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make cooler.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 1, 2025 · Time Extended
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At cold make table.
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jul 1, 2025 · Time Extended
Apr 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both hand washing sinks.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
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. A.R.W. and L.A. signed.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. It's employee bathrooms.
Basic/32-04-4/Warning
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket.
Basic/24-05-4/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make cooler.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of salad cooler.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At cold make table.
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation/Warning
Apr 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 19, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Floor drain in front of walk in cooler backing up when mop sink is being used. Plumber snaked lines and is now draining properly
High priority/28-26-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front area, paper towels near smoothie station shut off
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Men's restroom is not working at this time plumber had to pull toilet to snake drain. Woman's restroom is available to use.
Basic/32-05-4/Warning
Mop sink unable to be used properly. When water is dumped in sink floor drain over flows with waste water in to floor in back of kitchen. Mop sink is draining properly after plumber has snaked lines
Basic/29-27-4/Warning
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Back drain is not draining properly and overflowing when mop sink is being used. Drain is properly draining after plumber has snaked lines
Basic/29-19-4/Warning
Jul 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mozzarella sliced 49f cold holding, diced mozzarella 49f cold holding, cheese shredded 48f cold holding, hummus 48f cold holding, Shredded cheese 53f cold holding
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 18, 2023 · Shredded cheese 47f cold holding , hummus 51f cold holding make sure all foods are staying at 41f or below. Time extended to next unannounced inspection. Make sure all foods are staying at 41f or below or temperature abuse in the future will result in a administrative complaint. Called spoke with supervisorTime Extended Time Extended
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Return visit Jul 18, 2023 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in smoothie cooler
Basic/22-16-4/Return visit Jul 18, 2023 · Time Extended
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Sandwich cooler, smoothie cooler
Basic/29-49-6/Return visit Jul 18, 2023 · Time Extended
Jul 14, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mozzarella cheeses, shredded cheeses, hummus. Manager has disposed of product
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mozzarella sliced 49f cold holding, diced mozzarella 49f cold holding, cheese shredded 48f cold holding, hummus 48f cold holding, Shredded cheese 53f cold holding
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Food stored on floor. Box of chips by front counter, boxes on floor in freezer
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in smoothie cooler
Basic/22-16-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Sandwich cooler, smoothie cooler
Basic/29-49-6

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.