Tropical Smoothie Cafe

45 W Mitchell Hammock Rd Ste 1351, Oviedo, FL 32765

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 10, 2025

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited Tropical Smoothie Cafe five times, with records going back to 2022. On Sep 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 11 violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Oviedo restaurant, which scores around 63. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 10, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

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

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Nov 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter Sweet potatoes 50F, less than 4 hours, containers stacked above fill line. Operator reduced amount, **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries stored over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Operator relocated . **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food worker wearing bracelet , while preparing food. Food worker removed bracelet .Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Food employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food worker donned hat. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin not labeled and lid soiled with food debris. Operator labeled and cleaned lid. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

May 24, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet with a splitter added. - existing vacuum breaker needs to be moved to outlet side of splitter. Manager removed splitter **Corrected On-Site**

29-42-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - chicken (52 - Cold Holding). Manager moved to freezer for expedited cooling **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. - water filter at ice machine has date 5/20

29-28-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - smoothie cooler. Space between lift-up doors accumulating food debris

23-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - cafe cooler

29-49-6

Jun 1, 2023

Complaint Partial

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Connor McLeod **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Time extension was granted and not complied. Connor McLeod has no food handler certification at the time of inspection. **Admin Complaint**

53A-01-7

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Sep 10, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tropical Smoothie Cafe.

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

Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Oviedo average of 63.

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

No. Recent inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the 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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