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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

8605 S TAMIAMI TRAIL #1, Sarasota FL 34238 · 9412203402

Last inspected Jul 28, 2025 · 4 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats32
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6805658
Grade history
AUG 23
OCT 23
JUL 24
JUL 25
— STEADY

4 inspections within 2 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker at top of splitter. Needs to be relocated to hose side of splitter. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of drink cups on floor at drive through window area.
Basic/25-05-4
Jul 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.Observed splitter with 2 hoses and no vacuum breaker. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Missing drain plug at dumpster Observed no drain plug on.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Basic/33-11-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed 2 hoses off of splitter without vacuum breakers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation
Establishment charging to go menu prices posted less than charging without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. Manager to post sign letting customers know menu prices have increased.
Basic/55-01-4
Food stored on floor. Observed case of bananas on floor while employee was preparing. Manager moved off floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed on shared dumpster with plaza. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Basic/33-11-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed splitter at mop sink without vacuum breakers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no drain plugs on shared dumpsters.
Basic/33-11-4

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.