Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Tropical Smoothie Cafe has seven inspections in the public record. Tropical Smoothie Cafe was last inspected on Oct 31, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “open dumpster lid” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Among Bradenton restaurants, the typical score is 83; Tropical Smoothie Cafe is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed in black reach in cooler hummus (61F - Cold Holding); pesto (58F - Cold Holding); garlic in oil (62F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (51F - Cold Holding); chai cream (60F - Cold Holding). Educated Person in charge on cold holding foods.Person in charge discarded all food items. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in black reach in cooler hummus (61F - Cold Holding); pesto (58F - Cold Holding); garlic in oil (62F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (51F - Cold Holding); chai cream (60F - Cold Holding). Educated Person in charge on cold holding foods.Person in charge discarded all food items. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed employee with wrist ban on wrist preparing food. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on guard and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair.observed on reach in cooler on cooks line gasket torn and door won't close tight. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.observed in walk-in freezer frozen yogurt tip stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
55
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in small black reach in cooler yogurt (48F - Cold Holding). Educated Person in charge on cold food storage. Person in charge discarded.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in small black reach in cooler yogurt (48F - Cold Holding). Educated Person in charge on cold food storage. Person in charge discarded.
01B-02-5
Basic - Frozen yogurt tubs stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Person in charge removed from floor.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the pad around dumpster on south end of parking area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid on south end of property. Person in charge closed lid.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
64
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jesse
53B-14-5
Basic - Unwrapped single-service forks not presented so that only the handles are touched. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry by mop sink.Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk-in freezer frozen yogurt containers stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on pad around dumpster. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid on south end of parking area.Person in charge could not close because lid is pinned against wall.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
70
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Handwashing sink in back kitchen blocked with ice buckets. Person in charge removed ice buckets. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in main kitchen area can opener with black mold like substance. Person in charge washed and sanitized can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed: Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink in back area of kitchen. Educated Person in charge on back flow prevention. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
29-38-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed in front kitchen area next to Handwashing sink Food blender container next to Handwashing sink exposed to splash. Person in charge moved containers. **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed bracelet on employee engaging in food preparation. Educated Person in charge on jewelry and food preparation. Employee removed bracelet. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in Walk in cooler 2 boxes of yogurt stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster on South end of building.
33-19-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Open dumpster lid open on south end of parking lot. Person in charge could not close dumpster lid. Dumpster lid was pinned against the wall. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
33-16-4
61
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Educated Person in charge and gave Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge read and filled out form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - 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. Educated Person in charge and gave Person in charge a copy of the handout **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Handwashing sink in back kitchen blocked with ice buckets. Person in charge removed ice buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink in back area of kitchen. Educated Person in charge on back flow prevention.
29-38-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed bracelets and watches on employee engaging in food preparation. Educated Person in charge on jewelry and food preparation.
13-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid open on south end of parking lot Person in charge closed dumpster lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed in main kitchen area on sandwich make station single service bowl not inverted. Person in charge inverted SS bowls.
25-06-4
61
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “open dumpster lid” has been cited five 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 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven 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 around two times per year on average.
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