Tropical Smoothie Cafe

3345 Sw 34Th St Ste 5, Gainesville, FL 32608

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Tropical Smoothie Cafe has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Oct 2, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Gainesville restaurant scores 75. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Oct 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: a lid in the clean lids bus tub, with removable food debris on the underside.

22-02-4

Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed: clear food pan lids in a white bus tub that is visibly soiled, on the rack next to the office.

10-04-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed: all visible licenses are expired. The current license was emailed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Oct 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed: lack of proof of any training by an approved provider. Training books by SafeStaff are on hand. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: No change, books are still on the shelf. **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

Aug 21, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Dec 28, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Tropical Smoothie Cafe compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe 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 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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