TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE FL-244
3045 COLUMBIA BLVD STE A105, Titusville FL 32780 · 321-567-4438
Last inspected May 12, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023
AUG 23
JUL 24
JUN 25
MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, front line food preparation area. Observed 3 flying insects by hand wash sink 6 on wall in the smoothie making area. 3 in dry storage area. Total 12 live flies.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024057308 | Jul 22, 2024 | Oct 28, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
May 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed red peppers and cilantro stored above prepped oatmeal bowls and ready to eat shredded lettuce. Operator removed
Jun 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 4/1/2025
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Not labeled bleach. Operator labeled the spray bottle
Jul 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee applied visor to head put on gloves without first washing hands.
Employee placed order on register and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Blenders and lids to blenders only rinsed out not washed rinsed and sanitized every 4 hours.
Cutting board on reach in cooler by prep line soiled with old food debris. Ice bin on the front line has black mold like substance along the rim of ice bin.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Blenders stacked wet.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler to left of entry
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Several scoops in coolers handles were in contact with food.
Individual cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Portioned chia cups stored in standing water in white container due to leak under blender station.
Shelf under blender station has standing water could be a result of the small flies in the area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Sleeves of cups stored in the standing water on shelves under blender station.
Water leaking from pipe under blender station.
Jul 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee applied visor to head put on gloves without first washing hands.
Employee placed order on register and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Blenders and lids to blenders only rinsed out not washed rinsed and sanitized every 4 hours.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, front line food preparation area. Observed 3 flying insects by hand wash sink 6 on wall in the smoothie making area. 3 in dry storage area. Total 12 live flies.
Cutting board on reach in cooler by prep line soiled with old food debris. Ice bin on the front line has black mold like substance along the rim of ice bin.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Bangs out of hair restraint
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Blenders stacked wet.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler to left of entry
Heavy food debris, debris under all prep tables and behind coolers on the front prep line.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Several scoops in coolers handles were in contact with food.
Individual cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Jugs stored on floor in the walk in cooler.
Portioned chia cups stored in standing water in white container due to leak under blender station.
Shelf under blender station has standing water could be a result of the small flies in the area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Sleeves of cups stored in the standing water on shelves under blender station.
Water leaking from pipe under blender station.
Aug 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. -ambient air temperature thermometer in walk-in cooler reading 28F, operator discarded
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 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting boards lightly stained on reach-in coolers
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -men's restroom
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee beverage and cell phone stored on top of ice machine, operator relocated
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing watch while engaged in food preparation, operator educated employee, employee removed watch
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk-in freezer floor has a light accumulation of food debris
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -service area sink sprayer hose heavily soiled -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris. -smoothie side reach-in cooler gaskets lightly soiled
Slow draining water in handwash sink in dishwashing area, operator unclogged.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above triple sink and service area sink have an accumulation of black, mold-like substance -wall behind panini press has an accumulation of grease and food debris
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.