Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Tropical Smoothie Cafe eight times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 22, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “no paper towels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to the broader Port St. Lucie restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
90
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. It's employee bathrooms. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-01: Women's/ employee not closing tightly. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-01: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At cold make table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-01: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
86
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both hand washing sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-02-5
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. A.R.W. and L.A. signed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of salad cooler. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make cooler. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. It's employee bathrooms. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At cold make table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-49-6
52
Apr 23, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Apr 19, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Floor drain in front of walk in cooler backing up when mop sink is being used. Plumber snaked lines and is now draining properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
28-26-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front area, paper towels near smoothie station shut off **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Men's restroom is not working at this time plumber had to pull toilet to snake drain. Woman's restroom is available to use. **Warning**
32-05-4
Basic - Mop sink unable to be used properly. When water is dumped in sink floor drain over flows with waste water in to floor in back of kitchen. Mop sink is draining properly after plumber has snaked lines **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Back drain is not draining properly and overflowing when mop sink is being used. Drain is properly draining after plumber has snaked lines **Warning**
29-19-4
67
Jul 18, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mozzarella sliced 49f cold holding , diced mozzarella 49f cold holding , cheese shredded 48f cold holding, hummus 48f cold holding , Shredded cheese 53f cold holding **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: Shredded cheese 47f cold holding , hummus 51f cold holding make sure all foods are staying at 41f or below. Time extended to next unannounced inspection. Make sure all foods are staying at 41f or below or temperature abuse in the future will result in a administrative complaint. Called spoke with supervisor**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in smoothie cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Sandwich cooler, smoothie cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
74
Jul 14, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mozzarella cheeses, shredded cheeses, hummus. Manager has disposed of product
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mozzarella sliced 49f cold holding , diced mozzarella 49f cold holding , cheese shredded 48f cold holding, hummus 48f cold holding , Shredded cheese 53f cold holding **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of chips by front counter, boxes on floor in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in smoothie cooler
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Sandwich cooler, smoothie cooler
29-49-6
61
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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. Printed and hung **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tropical Smoothie Cafe.
How does Tropical Smoothie Cafe compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?
Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Port St. Lucie 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 four violations 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 two times per year on average.
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