TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
45 W MITCHELL HAMMOCK RD STE 1351, Oviedo FL 32765 · 407 542 3078
Last inspected Sep 10, 2025 · 3 visits since May 2024
MAY 24
NOV 24
SEP 25
— STEADY
3 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - chicken (52 - Cold Holding). Manager moved to freezer for expedited cooling
★ 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--2023002833 | Sep 13, 2022 | May 18, 2023 | $160 |
Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Spray bottle of cleaner stored on prep table.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - green cutting board
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - front counter hand sink blocked with blender pitcher.
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - women's restroom
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - oven handle - all cold holding units
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors throughout establishment
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - tops interior of cold hold units
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk sugar stored at front counter.
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter Sweet potatoes 50F, less than 4 hours, containers stacked above fill line. Operator reduced amount,
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food worker wearing bracelet, while preparing food. Food worker removed bracelet.Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Food employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food worker donned hat.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries stored over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Operator relocated.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin not labeled and lid soiled with food debris. Operator labeled and cleaned lid.
May 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - chicken (52 - Cold Holding). Manager moved to freezer for expedited cooling
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet with a splitter added. - existing vacuum breaker needs to be moved to outlet side of splitter. Manager removed splitter
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. - water filter at ice machine has date 5/20
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - smoothie cooler. Space between lift-up doors accumulating food debris
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - cafe cooler
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.