Tropical Smoothie Cafe

4270 Us Hwy 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Tropical Smoothie Cafe eight times, with records going back to 2023. On Aug 14, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about three violations before that.

Restaurants in Lakeland average 85, so Tropical Smoothie Cafe is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 14, 2025

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Observed out of order sign, bathroom in working order. Manager removed sign and opened bathroom to customers. **Corrected On-Site**

32-09-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on yellow board in kitchen.

14-09-4

Feb 3, 2025

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Jan 30, 2025

Complaint Partial

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in bathroom by toilet from plumbing in disrepair from water tank.

36-22-4

Basic - Toilet leaking. Spraying from fresh water tank.

29-02-4

Nov 22, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Mar 19, 2024

Complaint Full

2 major violations.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Nov 6, 2023

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 food debris on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee placed lid and straw on container. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-12-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on gaskets in flip top units.

23-03-4

Jun 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Jan 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Aug 14, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

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

Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 85.

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.

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