Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-136

570 Ninth Street North, Naples, FL 34102
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-136, the earliest from 2022. On Jan 27, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

Compared to the broader Naples restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpack and drinks above bottled water and soda. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Observed employee purse above bottled drinks. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-27: Observed purse above clean bowls on storage rack. **Time Extended**
40-06-5
95
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
41
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. There are multiple containers of mangoes, blueberries and strawberries in the walk-in cooler that were prepared more than 24 hours ago per the operator. This is a repeat violation from 2/5/2022. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The hand washing sink at the front counter is blocked by a one gallon pump bottle. Operator moved the pump bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed the trainer's food safety managers certification number is missing from the employee training certifications. This is a repeat violation from 2/17/2022. **Repeat Violation**
53B-10-4
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. On a prep table by the triple sink there is a knife block with knives in the slots.
14-55-4
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-136 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-136 on file is from Jan 27, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-136 compare to other restaurants in Naples?

Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-136 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Naples average of 81.

Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-136's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-136 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-136 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-136 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-136 is inspected roughly once per year on average.