Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Tropical Smoothie Cafe six times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 2, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about nine violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “employee personal items ( chargers) stored” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Clearwater average 79, so Tropical Smoothie Cafe is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Copies of SafeStaff certificates with no dates of training for any employees provided
53B-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on plastic food containers stacked on shelf in dishwashing area
16-46-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Manager discarded employee drink **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables( bag of onions ) stored with ready-to-eat food ( package of prewashed spinach) in the walk cooler . Manager relocated onions . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Blender lid chipped in front counter area. Manager replaced lid **Corrected On-Site**
14-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled bulk container of sugar in the front counter area . Employee labeled bulk container **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door does not completely close at the front counter area .
14-11-5
67
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -individual containers of cooked corn at 50 F in cooler near press - no temperatures taken of food item today - manager discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - individual containers of cooked corn at 50 F - no temperatures taken of food item today - manager discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in dishwashing area . Manager placed paper towels at hand wash sink **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items ( chargers) stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items on food prep table in back kitchen-manager relocated items **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring ( dangle bracelets ) on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee removed bracelets **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
61
Nov 30, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Sweet potatoes 45-53 F at 3:45 pm cooked at 8:00 am in reach in cooler in kitchen , covered and stacked - reviewed proper cooling procedures with manager - manager discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Sweet potatoes 45-53 F at 3:45 pm cooked at 8:00 am in reach in cooler in kitchen , covered and stacked - manager discarded sweet potatoes **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2flying insects in back food prep area , 1 flying insect near drive thru, 5 flying insects in front counter area
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in cook line area - manager labeled bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in front counter area -manager placed paper towels in dispenser **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - -Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in floor drains in front counter area -floor soiled at cook line
36-73-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - employee phone and charger on prep table in back kitchen opposite walk in cooler - manager relocated items **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles ( to-go lids ) not stored inverted or protected from contamination on shelf in food prep area - manager rearranged lids **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
43
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cooked potatoes 57F tempted at 9:15am retempted at 9:50am 41F -Cooked corn 56F tempted at 9:15am retempted at 9:50 am 39F -Kale salad 58F tempted at 9:15am retempted at 9:50am 42F Manager placed items in walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Sanitizer bucket stored on food prep area next to frozen fruit. Manager moved bucket under prep area. -Chemical bottle stored above reach in cooler on cooks line and hanging from rack over food storage equipment. Manager moved both chemical bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -At hand wash sink near drive through window, manger replaced paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -In back storage area across from ice machine. Manger placed paper towel roll on top of machine. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Purse and sweatshirt stored on food prep area near drive through window. Manager moved employee items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Walk in freezer floor soiled, discussed with manager.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Soiled with old food, manager cleaned microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On food storage equipment In walk in cooler, discussed with manager. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -Sanitizer bucket tested at 100ppm, manager changed solution, retested at 400ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cooks line. On back storage area across from ice machine. Manager moved employee beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Reach in cooler gaskets on cooks line, discussed with manager.
23-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -Manager printed and displayed license near drive thru window. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
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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 Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items ( chargers) stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tropical Smoothie Cafe.
How does Tropical Smoothie Cafe compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.
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 nine 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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