Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 275

811 E Bloomingdale Ave, Brandon, FL 33511-8113

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 275 stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 21, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Working containers of food removed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Brandon average 82, so Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 275 is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed scallions stored over bread in walk in cooler. Operator moved scallions. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on prep table in prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle in shredded cheddar in flip top cooler touching food. Operator placed correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Nov 19, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed cut banana on cutting board that had been sliced through the sticker on the peel.

01B-13-4

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. Training presented not on approved training list. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed scouring pad in hand sink at front line. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-09-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 4 deeply grooved and stained green cutting boards hanging near 3 compartment sink **Warning**

14-09-4

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed cut banana on cutting board that had been sliced through the sticker on the peel. Employee discarded the banana **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

08B-39-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk container of turbinado not labeled. Employee labeled the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

02D-01-5

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Mar 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer tested at 100ppm

22-43-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of bleach on chemical shelf

41-17-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer tested at 100ppm

21-08-4

Aug 4, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Inspector emailed a big 6 poster

11-07-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of white chocolate not labeled at prep table near registers Corrected-observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 275 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 275 on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 275?

Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 275.

How does Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 275 compare to other restaurants in Brandon?

Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 275 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brandon average of 82.

Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 275's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 275 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 Fl 275 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 275 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 275 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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