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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

2405 S WOODLAND AVE, Deland FL 32724 · 501-827-7117

Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 4 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats39
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA7407764
Grade history
JAN 24
APR 25
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING

3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding 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. Provided to operator and it was printed.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Food employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator proved hat and employee placed hat,.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Bucket of Açaí in walk in cooler floor. Operator relocated
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Basic/29-49-6
Apr 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. Provided to operator and it was printed.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop cart placed in front of wash ware hand sink. Operator relocated.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food workers handling food with a bracket or a watch. Educated operator.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
Mar 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ice buildup in walk in cooler
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 5, 2024 · Time Extended
Water draining onto floor surface, front counter hand sink.
Basic/29-03-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 5, 2024 · Time Extended
Jan 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Stacked containers placed in front of wash ware area hand sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning
Ice buildup in walk in cooler
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6/Warning
Water draining onto floor surface, front counter hand sink.
Basic/29-03-4/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning

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.