Tropical Smoothie Cafe

5702 Sr64 E, Bradenton, FL 34208
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 17, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Bradenton restaurant scene, where the average is 83, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor area covered with standing water.observed in front of walk-in cooler standing water on floor. Person in charge mopped floor. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
90
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in back kitchen area food containers wet nesting. Person in charge separated containers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in mop sink. Person in charge inverted mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
90
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in main kitchen area by Smoothie station blender containers wet nesting. Educated Person in charge on wet nesting. Person in charge put to air dry. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
95
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tropical Smoothie Cafe.

How does Tropical Smoothie Cafe compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?

Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent 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.