Tropical Smoothie Cafe

5016 Airport Pulling Rd N, Naples, FL 34105
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 13 inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 23, 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 held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

“Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.

Compared to the broader Naples restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. There are live small flying insects around the establishment. The counts are, 5 in the bathroom hallway, 10 front counter by menu signs, 4 on storage rack above ice machine, 5 on storage rack above office space. Operator stated they have pest control involved. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
86
May 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. This is a repeat violation from 3-13-25 **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
95
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle used for won tons not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed the scoop handle used for cooked rice not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Rear exit door not protected with self-closing device.
35B-03-4
86
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed Five small flying insects near restrooms. Observed Two small flying insects near Three compartment sink. Observed Three small flying insects near mop sink Observed two small flying insects on wall near kitchen entrance. 8-17-2023 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled on the blade. Operator put can opener in Three compartment sink area to be cleaned and sanitized **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
78
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Front door doesn't self close. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
95
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In back kitchen area observed ten small flying insects near ice machine and dry storage, in back area near office observed five small flying insects, at front counter near kitchen entrance wall with certificates, observed four small flying insects **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: At front counter area, observed ten small flying insects near certificates and single use containers on walls Observed four small flying insects near office and back door Observed five small flying insects near mop sink **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: Observed nine small flying insects at front counter area this visit Observed five small flying insects at triple sink area this visit Observed twelve small flying insects in dining room area near menu and cash register this visit Observed three small flying insects near mop sink area this visit Observed five small flying insects at office area this visit **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At front counter, blenders wet nesting in storage **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Front door doesn't self close. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
78
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In back kitchen area observed ten small flying insects near ice machine and dry storage, in back area near office observed five small flying insects, at front counter near kitchen entrance wall with certificates, observed four small flying insects **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: At front counter area, observed ten small flying insects near certificates and single use containers on walls Observed four small flying insects near office and back door Observed five small flying insects near mop sink **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At front counter, blenders wet nesting in storage **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Front door doesn't self close. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
78
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
50
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-21: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-21: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in server line broken in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-21: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall behind mop sink. And hole in wall by entrance wall from server line to kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-21: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
82
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 11 flying insects over reach in cooler in prep line. Follow day callback per Kimberly Torbert at 10:33 AM. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: Observed 10 live flying insects over mop sink area and reach in cooler in prep line **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: no proof of employee health reporting. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: Observed no written form for vomiting or diarrheal events. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in server line broken in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall behind mop sink. And hole in wall by entrance wall from server line to kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tropical Smoothie Cafe.

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

Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Naples average of 81.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe have averaged around one violation 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 four times per year on average.