TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
8605 S TAMIAMI TRAIL #1, Sarasota FL 34238 · 9412203402
Last inspected Jul 28, 2025 · 4 visits since August 2023
4 inspections within 2 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of drink cups on floor at drive through window area.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of bananas on floor while employee was preparing. Manager moved off floor.
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.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no drain plugs on shared dumpsters.
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.