Tropical Smoothie Cafe

5072 Annunciation Circle Ste 101, Ave Maria, FL 34142

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Tropical Smoothie Cafe has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Oct 28, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly 12 violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average is 84, putting Tropical Smoothie Cafe squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Observed non service dog in the restaurant.

35A-01-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on walk in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation**

14-17-4

Oct 3, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on can opener blade and sticky substance on the can opener. Operator removed to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for some employees, operator stated they have a training class scheduled in two weeks. **Corrective Action Taken**

53B-13-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled.

36-34-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of potato chips stored on the floor next to the front counter. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean container on storage rack.

16-46-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on the walk in cooler shelves.

14-17-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop bucket not stored to dry, not currently in use. **Repeat Violation**

42-01-4

Aug 9, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 12 minor violations.

View 16 violations

Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Observed employee with long fingernails in food prep area.

13-05-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink no pressure. operator turned on water. **Repeat Violation**

27-19-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed mop bucket blocking hand was sink next to 3 compartment sink.

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand wash sink next to service counter. Operator turn on water supply. **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly tape over blender station.

35B-08-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of potato chips on the floor by front counter.

08B-38-4

Basic - Light not functioning. Observed light in walk in freezer not working.

36-62-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambients thermometer in reach in cooler.

05-09-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink not working. Operator turned water supply on. **Corrected On-Site**

29-08-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizing bucket stored on prep table next to food.

21-44-1

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers for beverage stored on floor next to hand wash sink.

25-05-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not inverted or hung to dry. Operator hung to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of whey, chocolate, sugar, not labeled in food prep area.

02D-01-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in blender area in standing water at 78F

10-07-4

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed utensil not stored with handle up. Across from 3 comp sink.

24-07-4

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from an unenclosed container with no straw.

12B-02-4

Dec 16, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed hand was sink not enough water pressure to wash hands. Operator stated that a corporate service person was scheduled to make necessary repairs.

27-19-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine on back panel.

22-20-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tropical Smoothie Cafe.

How does Tropical Smoothie Cafe compare to other restaurants in Ave Maria?

Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Ave Maria average of 84.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tropical Smoothie Cafe 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 Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tropical Smoothie Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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