Tropical Smoothie Café
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
95
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Tropical Smoothie Café, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 15, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, which has been cited four times.
Among Cape Coral restaurants, the typical score is 77; Tropical Smoothie Café is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. The GM received a copy of last inspection from corporate to place in binder. **Corrected On-Site**
51-18-6
95
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above mop sink.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing watches while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The knife was removed from under the sandwich maker. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
86
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator touch shirt prior to engaging in food preparation. Educated operator in not touching cloths or face while engaging on food preparation. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-28-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed box of apples uncovered on storage rack. The GM covered apples with plastic wrap. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
78
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled across from ice holder front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
86
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (50F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The manager is moving chicken into walk-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk-in cooler ambient temperature 52F. The manager stated she has put in a work order for walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled across from ice holder front counter. **Warning**
36-27-5
67
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Turkey (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler. The operator moved turkey into another reach-in cooler across from ice machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. The Manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep tables.
40-06-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary in 3 compartment sink not proper strength. The operator switched out quaternary sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tropical Smoothie Café last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Café on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Café?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tropical Smoothie Café.
How does Tropical Smoothie Café compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Tropical Smoothie Café most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Tropical Smoothie Café's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tropical Smoothie Café have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the 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 three times per year on average.
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