TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
1900 MAIN ST, Sarasota FL 34236 · 9413654999
Last inspected Aug 8, 2025 · 6 visits since September 2023
4 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed handouts to the operator.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to single serve cups in the drink blender area. Owner removed the bottle.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Food stored on floor. Bag of sugar stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Employee placed the sugar on a shelf.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed handouts to the operator.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed handouts to the operator.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the front counter area. Person in charge placed paper towels at the hand washing sink.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Thought out the kitchen and front counter area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks stored in the reach in cooler in the front counter area. Employee removed the drinks.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Employee placed the items on a shelf.
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.