TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
1695 US 41 BYPASS UNIT 6, Venice FL 34293 · 941-214-0837
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 2 pint containers of fresh strawberries that were moldy. Operator voluntarily disposed of of strawberries.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 7 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.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cutting dirty board in hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
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. No signed copies of Employee health agreement at time of inspection.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed only one employee could show training card at time of inspection and person in charge was unaware of training certification for rest of staff.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on shelf about prep table in back kitchen. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 2 pint containers of fresh strawberries that were moldy. Operator voluntarily disposed of of strawberries.
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. Email operater Employee Health Agreement.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large bin and containers of Turbinado (cane sugar blend)
Met inspection standards. 3 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.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
Objectionable odors in bathroom and back prep area of the establishment.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical sanitizer buckets on counter next to food prep area. Repeat 1-30-23
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed push car in front of hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink. Observed employee move cart.
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.