Tropical Smoothie Cafe

1771 Wp Ball Blvd Ste 1617, Sanford, FL 32771
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Tropical Smoothie Cafe has been inspected three times since 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 20, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe scores about where you'd expect for a Sanford restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -green cutting board hanging over triple sink is significantly stained **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Destiny, Shift Lead **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: **Time Extended**
53A-04-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. -on overhead vents **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
78
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Jun 5, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -operator removed splitter **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sanford average of 77.

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.