Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-106
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-106 has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 18, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly 14 violations before.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Merritt Island average 77, so Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-106 is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On right side of larger reach-in cooler to rear of kitchen. scrambled eggs (51F - Cold Holding); pesto (45F - Cold Holding); hummus (47F - Cold Holding); feta (49F - Cold Holding). SEE STOP SALE **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On right side of larger reach-in cooler to rear of kitchen. scrambled eggs (51F - Cold Holding); pesto (45F - Cold Holding); hummus (47F - Cold Holding); feta (49F - Cold Holding).
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to triple sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Emailed document **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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. Emailed poster **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
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. Large reach-in cooler to rear right side of kitchen
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Evidence of wet nest on stacked pans at drying racks over triple sink
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door jam between middle and right side doors of reach-in cooler is broken off
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drying rack shelves over triple sink are rusting
23-03-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Has been removed
32-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers on countertop stored with food contact surface facing upwards. Operator inverted. Open case of paper towels on the floor and case of Togo containers on the floor in rear dry storage area **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
41
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
78
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink
29-42-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washed soiled dishes and then began handling clean equipment without stopping to wash hands
12A-13-4
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
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. Emailed handout **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All certificates are expired **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters last service date is not able to be read **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working in kitchen area does not have hair restrained **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed documentation **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Operator is thawing multiple containers of food items on countertop. Moved to reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
37
Aug 31, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
37
Aug 28, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. make table at the back set up 7:00am, fully cooked chicken ; (53F - Cooling); fully cooked egg (48F - Cooling); soft Brie cheese (49F - Cooling); fresh mozzarella cheese (52F - Cooling); up right reach in cooler 3 door, roasted onions (41F - Cold Holding); fully cook sweet potatoes (42F - Cold Holding); fully cooked corn prep at 8:30am ambient air (46F - Cooling) operator was giving a corrective time plan for the items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutter boards on both make tables and portable ones are soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles containing sanitizer not labeled
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters last inspected and change was 2021
29-28-4
Basic - Multiple Holes in or other damage to wall.back wall by 3CS is soiled with black mold like substance.
36-24-5
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Female bathroom needs to be clean
32-07-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Turbo shelves handles are soiled
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent soiled and ceiling tile missing
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. Ambient air at 53F cold holding **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Blender pictures stack while still wet at 3CS
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Missing baseboards in bathroom hallways
36-08-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor behind ice machine, bathrooms and under equipment soiled
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Consumer. Product store on the floor at the register. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket not inverted stored on top of the ice machine
10-14-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Not click in to place in prep area
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of the prep table's bottom shelves soiled old food debris's
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, dish rack
16-46-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
30
Jul 25, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-24-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards are scored and no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in location. Operator provided napkins at each hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor needs to be mopped more than once a day
36-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in womens bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Monster drink in prep cooler not segregated from restaurant Food **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen are soiled and have heavy dust build up **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
52
Dec 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stored over single service togo containers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: No change **Time Extended**
41-10-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Employee pulled up backside of pants with bare hands then began touching clean equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: **Time Extended**
12A-28-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards are grooved and no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: No change **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ No certified food manager on site with 4 employees in food preparation **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: 4 employees working at callback inspection. None have a manager certificate **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees on duty stated that they have been working for more than 4 months and have not acquired food handler certificates **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: Employee Logan still has not acquired food handlers certificate **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind deflector **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinks on prep table in middle of kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: **Time Extended**
12B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Over reach in freezers near laundry room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: No change **Time Extended**
35B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service hotel plans stored with food contact surface facing upwards. Operator moved **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: No change **Time Extended**
25-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In Reach in cooler nearest back door **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: No change **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-106 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-106 on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-106?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-106.
How does Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-106 compare to other restaurants in Merritt Island?
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-106 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Merritt Island average of 77.
Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-106's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-106 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-106 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 Fl-106 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-106 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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