Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 37

225 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 37 four times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 29, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited three times.

That's lower than the typical Lakeland restaurant, which scores around 85. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 29, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitation container on table where smoothie additives are stored, manager removed sanitation container. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on can opener blade. Manager move to dish area for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

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. Provided written procedures to manager. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in Acai unit.

22-16-4

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 50 dead flies in bug zapper above counter where food items were stored along with ice scoop and plastic wrap. Manager removed bug zapper and dumped dead flies into trashcan.. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-06-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor with food and debris behind and between equipment.

36-73-4

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed over table on wall where food is wrapped, manager turned off bug zapper. Manager removed bug zapper from wall. **Corrected On-Site**

35B-02-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Feb 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Feb 26, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/01/24

50-17-3

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener operator placed in washed, rinsed and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By cold bar operator replaced towels **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cookline Operator moved to sanitize buckets **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cutting board by fruits Operator had employee moved cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Apr 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Observed mixer pitcher being rinsed, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized every 4 hours in use.

22-11-5

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener

22-02-4

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 to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice handle in contact with ice in large machine

10-08-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups case stored on floor in stock area.

25-05-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Flour tortillas on cookline

08B-12-5

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above the stock shelving by office

36-36-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 37 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 37 on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 37?

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 37.

How does Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 37 compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 37 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 85.

Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 37's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 37 have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 37 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 37 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 37 is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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