Tropical Smoothie Cafe

211 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe, the earliest from 2022. Tropical Smoothie Cafe was last inspected on Jan 9, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “manager or person in charge lacking proof”, showing up two times.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe's latest score of 100 sits above the Gulf Breeze average of 94. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe underneath three compartment sink in kitchen.
29-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. On make line.
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Produce boxes in back kitchen on floor.
08B-47-4
70
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 30, 2023
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. 06/01/23 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
64
Mar 6, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
14-01-5
95
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box food products on floor walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tropical Smoothie Cafe.

How does Tropical Smoothie Cafe compare to other restaurants in Gulf Breeze?

Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Gulf Breeze average of 94.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the 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 three times per year on average.