Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2025
41
Score
Public records show six inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe stretching back to 2023. On Sep 23, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Mount Dora restaurants (averaging 69), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found One at front counter.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-25 Operator renewed before end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards in back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket at front counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at front counter Small MAXX cold freezer interior under sump sink. Walk in cooler shelves **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Bowls in box on dry storage.
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler at front counter. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions over shredded cheese in walk in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by dump sink and handwashing sink at front counter. Wall by the oven in the kitchen. Wall over cabinet by prep table
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in back dry storage area.
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under drink cooler at front counter soiled. Floor in the corner of ice machine and behind the ice machine Floor in the walk in cooler and freezer
36-73-4
41
Nov 21, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Oct 18, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting boards on make lines. - sandwich press **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: - cutting boards on make lines **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - reach in cooler on front line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
82
Aug 12, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting boards on make lines. - sandwich press **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. -David Rodriguez
53A-01-7
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. - 1 new hire
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -red cutting board hanging in back area. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - drink stored next to cookies on front line.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee drinking while cutting watermelon in a food preparation area.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - on front line
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of sandwich press
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - reach in cooler on front line.
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk sugar on front line.
02D-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
39
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Sep 23, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?
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.
How does Tropical Smoothie Cafe compare to other restaurants in Mount Dora?
Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Mount Dora average of 69.
Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
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.
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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