TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE FL 275
811 E BLOOMINGDALE AVE, Brandon FL 33511 · 757-679-0223
Last inspected Aug 21, 2025 · 4 visits since September 2023
3 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on prep table in prep area. Operator removed.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle in shredded cheddar in flip top cooler touching food. Operator placed correctly.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed scallions stored over bread in walk in cooler. Operator moved scallions.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed cut banana on cutting board that had been sliced through the sticker on the peel.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed scouring pad in hand sink at front line. Employee removed.
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. Training presented not on approved training list.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 4 deeply grooved and stained green cutting boards hanging near 3 compartment sink
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed cut banana on cutting board that had been sliced through the sticker on the peel. Employee discarded the banana
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk container of turbinado not labeled. Employee labeled the container.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled on dry storage shelf Corrected -observed employee label
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.