TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE FL-136
570 NINTH STREET NORTH, Naples FL 34102
Last inspected Jan 27, 2025 · 5 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
AUG 23
DEC 24
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed ten (10) flying insects total: eight (8) flying insects around mop sink and dirty dishes of three compartment sink, not landing on clean dishes or food contact surfaces; and two (2) in restroom area.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jan 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpack and drinks above bottled water and soda.
Jan 6, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed ten (10) flying insects total: eight (8) flying insects around mop sink and dirty dishes of three compartment sink, not landing on clean dishes or food contact surfaces; and two (2) in restroom area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpack and drinks above bottled water and soda.
Dec 30, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed ten (10) flying insects total: eight (8) flying insects around mop sink and dirty dishes of three compartment sink, not landing on clean dishes or food contact surfaces; and two (2) in restroom area.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/2024. Repeat 8/15/2023.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced turkey (49F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding) less than four hours per operator. Operator placed everything on ice for quick cooling.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in back with a black/green mold-like substance.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpack and drinks above bottled water and soda.
Employee smoking in a food preparation, storage or warewashing area. Observed employee vaping in kitchen near three compartment sink and storage rack. Employee quit shortly after I entered kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee beginning to make sandwich with no hair restraint. Educated employee, employee pulled hair back and washed hands before continuing.
Oct 17, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
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.
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 to operator have an operator fill out.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at the rear door.
Aug 15, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area stored above the ice maker near the reach in cooler at the front counter.
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.
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.
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 to operator have an operator fill out.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine near the hand washing sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on the reach in coolers on the line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at the rear door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust on the reach in cooler on the line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning the wire shelf in front of the three compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.