Tropical Smoothie Café

13382 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34613

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Tropical Smoothie Café six times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 30, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “water with a temperature” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Brooksville average 90, so Tropical Smoothie Café trails the local norm. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 30, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels near three compartment sink. Operator placed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-05-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water at handwash sink to the left of the drive thru window area with water at 70F. Hot water not working at handwash sink and turned off. Discussed with operator. **Repeat Violation**

27-16-4

Feb 10, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3 compartment sink less than 150ppm. Operator filled sink with fresh sanitizer. Recheck 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth stored in hand wash sink in front counter area. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink 72F Hand wash sink near drive through 76F Both temperatures were taken after running sinks for approximately 2 minutes.

27-16-4

Basic - Garbage on the ground around dumpster. Cardboard boxes overflowing onto ground in dumpster area. Operator cleaned the area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

33-19-4

Nov 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Cardboard boxes overflowing in dumpster area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: Trash piled up in dumpster area **Time Extended**

33-19-4

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Aug 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink at 0ppm. Operator corrected to 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On sandwich unit near sandwich press.

14-09-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cooks line

22-16-4

Jul 15, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Operator removed beverages from from kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-12-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Turbinouto. / sugar containers. Operator had plastic food storage containers cleaned at time of inspect. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust.

36-34-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Café last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Café on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Café?

Across the inspection record, “water with a temperature” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tropical Smoothie Café.

How does Tropical Smoothie Café compare to other restaurants in Brooksville?

Tropical Smoothie Café most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooksville average of 90.

Has Tropical Smoothie Café's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tropical Smoothie Café have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tropical Smoothie Café means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Tropical Smoothie Café inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tropical Smoothie Café is inspected around two times per year on average.

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