Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
52
Score
Inspectors have visited Tropical Smoothie Cafe five times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 6, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around eight violations across recent inspections versus roughly 12 violations before.
Looking across the full record, “unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Oviedo average 63, so Tropical Smoothie Cafe trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
41
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 14 violations
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - fruit cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. - individual ingredients cups at shake station
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - floors worn to bare concrete throughout kitchen
36-02-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed onions and ginger stored over opened bags of cook cicken
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - wall dusty above panini press
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - inside flap of door soiled
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - on turbo chef oven - make cooler
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - make cooler gasket torn **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Light not functioning.
36-62-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - gasket soiled on fruit cooler - door openings of the make cooler soiled. - walk in cooler shelves soiled - caulk line at dump sink
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
47
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -spray bottle of cleaner on shelf next to juices, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting boards stained throughout kitchen -interior of ice machine soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -unlabeled spray bottle of cleaner on shelf next to juices, operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. -mens restroom sink and mirror soiled
32-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee back pack on containers of juice, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on reach in cooler doors torn **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -cases of frozen chicken and strawberries stored on the floor inside the walk in freezer.
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside ice machine, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided choking poster **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - No light in walk in freezer.
38-04-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -prep sink next to fruit station cold water continuously flowing, handle broken
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -open case of straws on floor in front counter area, operator relocated -cases of cups on floor in rear storage area **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -unwrapped to-go bowls at prep station not inverted, operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly underneath triple sink.
29-19-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed produce stored above prepared ready-to-eat foods in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -plastic containers on dish drying rack
16-46-4
33
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee left line, returned did not wash hands before put on new gloves.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to ice machine blocked by a trash can.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispenser next to ice machine.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils.
13-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards hanging in prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on sandwich station.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
36-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of lettuce on floor in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Sandwich station.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of all equipment in kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables stored over ready to eat foods.
08B-17-4
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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 Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food” has been cited three 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 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Oviedo average of 63.
Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 12 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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