Tropical Smoothie Cafe

2786 W Us 90 #101, Lake City, FL 32055

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 31, 2022

Score

High Risk

Public records currently show only one inspection for Tropical Smoothie Cafe. The most recent visit was on Aug 31, 2022. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. Public records show no inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe since Aug 31, 2022, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Compared to other Lake City restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 31, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Containers of protein powders and supplements stored over juices at dry storage.

41-07-4

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6/1/2022. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-2

High Priority - Employee with sore/cut/burn/wound on exposed portion of the arm without an impermeable cover on the wound is handling food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single-service items. Employee with new tattoo on arm that is peeling working with food. Employee wrapped arm and covered tattoo. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-22-5

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 employee expired 6/2022.

53B-14-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Water spout at front counter. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 employees working at time of inspection no manager present.

53A-05-6

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cardboard bowls and quesadilla containers with the food contact surfaces facing upwards.

25-06-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Around the lid of the cane sugar bin. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Multiple purses and bags over single service cups, water bottles, and sodas.

40-06-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Blue wet wiping cloth on table above sanitizer bucket, employee placed towel in bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under/behind prep sink at front counter.

36-27-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Aug 31, 2022. The public record contains one inspection in total.

How does Tropical Smoothie Cafe compare to other restaurants in Lake City?

Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake City average of 80.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Tropical Smoothie Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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