TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
3211 US HWY 1, Fort Pierce FL 34982 · 407-733-5860
Last inspected May 29, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
JUL 23
AUG 24
FEB 26
— STEADY
3 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three live flies in front of restaurant at counter. Informed Manager.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2017045036 | Jul 27, 2017 | Nov 3, 2017 | $160 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 28, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter hand sink
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter hand sink
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Florida branch training all expired 7-1-25
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted in office expired 4-1-25. Verified ownership. License is current. Establishment is open and operating. Manager posted current license.
Feb 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter hand sink
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter hand sink
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Florida branch training all expired 7-1-25
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted in office expired 4-1-25. Verified ownership. License is current. Establishment is open and operating. Manager posted current license.
Open dumpster lid.
Standing water in bottom of front counter reach-in-cooler. Employee wiped out cooler.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three live flies in front of restaurant at counter. Informed Manager.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. Informed 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. Two employees working, Brittany and Janiyah.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front sink no hand soap.
Bathroom facility not clean. Both men's and women's rest room.
Dumpster overflowing garbage.
Equipment in poor repair. Small reach in kitchen not working. Air conditioning unit not operating in kitchen.
Open dumpster lid.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Two main entrance doors to front lobby are propped open with chairs. Informed employees.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Inside of reach in cooler, three door cooler. Informed Manager.
Aug 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. In dining area
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.in dining area
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On small sandwich cooler
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom of table rusted near front counter
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of bowls on floor in storage area
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water is leaking from what appears to be ac pipe in ceiling in to trash cans that have been placed in the dining area
Jul 26, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Ceiling tile missing. In dining area
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.in dining area
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On small sandwich cooler
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom of table rusted near front counter
Food stored on floor. Case of plastic bottle sodas
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of bowls on floor in storage area
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water is leaking from what appears to be ac pipe in ceiling in to trash cans that have been placed in the dining area
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.