TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
4058 WEDGEWOOD LANE, The Villages FL 32162 · 352-218-8844
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 5 visits since July 2023
4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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 to operator
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
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Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jordan
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 food handling employees working at the time of the inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Abi Kristina
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
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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 to operator
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Abi Kristina
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted to properly dry
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in men's restroom Hand wash sink in drive through area Hand wash sink in 3 compartment sink area
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee coffee in walk in cooler stored above food. Employee removed.
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.