TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE FL 37
225 S FLORIDA AVE, Lakeland FL 33801 · 863.686.9474
Last inspected Dec 29, 2025 · 3 visits since February 2024
3 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 50 dead flies in bug zapper above counter where food items were stored along with ice scoop and plastic wrap. Manager removed bug zapper and dumped dead flies into trashcan..
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitation container on table where smoothie additives are stored, manager removed sanitation container.
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 written procedures to manager.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on can opener blade. Manager move to dish area for cleaning.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 50 dead flies in bug zapper above counter where food items were stored along with ice scoop and plastic wrap. Manager removed bug zapper and dumped dead flies into trashcan..
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor with food and debris behind and between equipment.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed over table on wall where food is wrapped, manager turned off bug zapper. Manager removed bug zapper from wall.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in Acai unit.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Ground coffee and probiotics in prep area.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/01/24
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener operator placed in washed, rinsed and sanitized
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By cold bar operator replaced towels
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cutting board by fruits Operator had employee moved cell phone.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cookline Operator moved to sanitize buckets
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